The field of ultracold atoms has flourished into a very diverse and active community, involving hundreds of laboratories worldwide. Ultracold atoms are now commonly seen as a platform to study quantum phenomenon -- from molecular to many-body physics -- and to perform high-precision measurements. This school will gather early graduate students and focus on the physics of light and cold atom interactions. The school will also, following the established tradition, offer a serie of lectures on general aspects on cold atoms physics.