Department members participate in regional and national councils, international commissions and evaluation committees.

• High-level group for 3% in research (European Lisbon agreement) (2004-2005)
• Radio-protection
• Marshall Plan evaluation committees
• European project selection and evaluation committees
• National committee for physics and crystallography

In the teaching field, the Department organizes several pedagogical days for secondary school teachers each year.

It regularly welcomes secondary school classes to its practical work rooms. High school students are also welcome to observe internships in research laboratories.