Guidelines for speakers

The Probability Days attracts a wide audience of researchers working in probability theory, statistical physics, and related areas.

We especially encourage the participation of young people, in particular PhD students and postdocs. Occasionally, Master's students attend the seminars.

As a speaker, you are invited to give two 45-minute-long talks: an introductory lecture followed by a more advanced seminar lecture, with a 15 minute break in between.

It is essential that you keep the introductory lecture at a very accessible level (think of a "colloquium"). You should take into account that many in the audience will have a general background in probability theory, and more broadly in mathematics and physics, but will be unfamiliar with your field of expertise. For this reason, it is perfectly fine if you decide not to speak about your own results: a broad overview of the key results in your research area would be greatly appreciated.

The seminar lecture can be more advanced, as a usual seminar talk.

Useful tips: How to Give a Good Colloquium by John E. McCarthy.