Structure of Group Algebras over Local Rings

Workshop in Ambleside, Lake District, UK, 23-27 August 2022

The theme of the workshop is the study of blocks of group algebras and related algebras defined over local rings. We will explore the challenges and benefits this brings compared to the study of algebras over fields.

The workshop will feature expository talks (2 x 50 minutes each), research talks by the invited speakers (50 minutes), and some shorter contributed talks. Arrival will be on Tuesday 23rd August, with three full days of activities 24-26 August, and departure on the 27th.

Invited speakers

  • Robert Boltje (UC Santa Cruz)

  • Cedric Bonnafé (CNRS, University of Montpellier)

  • Caroline Lassueur (TU Kaiserslautern)

  • John MacQuarrie (Federal University of Minas Gerais)

  • Leo Margolis (ICMAT Madrid)

  • Alexander Zimmermann (University of Picardie)

Expository talks

  • Florian Eisele (University of Manchester)
    Title:     Rigidity and Lifting to Local Rings

  • Markus Linckelmann (City, University of London)
    Title:     Block Theory over Local Rings

  • Michael Livesey (University of Manchester)
    Title:     New Developments on Donovan's Conjecture

In addition, we plan to have a small number of contributed talks. However, capacity for this is limited, and we ask anyone interested in giving one to get in touch with the organisers directly.

Conference photo

Venue

The workshop will take place at the Ambleside campus of the University of Cumbria, in the heart of the Lake District. See the Venue page for details on accommodation and travel.

Organisers

Charles Eaton, Florian Eisele, Radha Kessar, Michael Livesey (feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions)

Funding

The workshop is funded by the EPSRC through grants EP/T004592/1 and EP/T004606/1, Representation Theory over Local Rings. We hope to obtain some additional funding to support PhD students.