Scope and aims of the conference

We are pleased to welcome you to the conference “Structure and Energy in the Universe: from interstellar clouds to cosmic explosions” which brings together researchers from across astrophysics to examine how matter and energy shape a wide range of astrophysical environments. The meeting is designed as a dynamic forum for exchange between established experts and early-career scientists, working on the interstellar medium, star formation, and energetic astrophysical processes.

The scientific program will focus on the physical structure of the ISM, from filamentary networks to protostellar systems, and on the dynamic processes that regulate star formation, including magnetic fields, turbulence, and gravity. Observational and theoretical advances will be discussed alongside developments in instrumentation, polarimetric techniques, and multiwavelength observations. The conference will also address stellar feedback, high-energy phenomena, and stellar explosions, linking small-scale processes to their broader astrophysical context.

In addition to invited reviews and contributed talks, the conference will include a hands-on workshop on polarimetry specifically aimed at young scientists. This workshop will introduce fundamental concepts, observational strategies, calibration challenges, and data interpretation, providing early-career participants with practical skills and a deeper understanding of polarimetric observations across different wavelengths.

Scientific topics include

·   Structure of the interstellar medium, from filaments to protostars

·   Dynamical processes in star formation, including magnetic fields and turbulence

·   Stellar feedback, high-energy processes, and stellar explosions

·   Instrumentation, observations, and polarimetry

·   Open questions and future directions in ISM and star formation research

We look forward to an engaging and collaborative meeting that strengthens scientific exchange and stimulates new connections within the community.

Registration

Please register and submit your abstract by 31st March

Registration fee is $100.

Young researchers can ask for a waiver in the registration form.

Invited Speakers

Confirmed Participants

Venue

City views, Astana

Accomodation

Program

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Cultural program

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Scientific Organizing Comittee

Local Organizing Committee

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