Modave Summer School in Mathematical Physics

What is the Modave Summer School ?

The Modave Summer School in Mathematical Physics is a yearly summer school organised by and aimed at Ph.D. students. The school provides blackboard lectures given by young researchers. The lectures cover core subjects that contribute to the backbone knowledge of the participants working in the field of theoretical and mathematical physics, with a special focus on topics in General Relativity, Quantum Field Theory and String Theory.

This year marks the 21tst edition of the school! As for the previous years, the ULB, VUB, KUL, UGENT and UMONS will join their forces to propose a unique scientific and human experience in the heart of the Belgian countryside.

Modave  is a charming Belgian village near Huy in the natural region of Condroz. The school takes place at the centre Les Cent Fontaines, which offers a nice sanctum for physics, mathematics and many other activities.

The school takes place from the 1st to the 5th of September 2025. Participants are expected to arrive on Sunday the 31th of August in the afternoon where a welcome drink is organised smoothly transitioning into a first dinner. The lectures are given from Monday morning to Friday afternoon and social activities are organised throughout the week. Finally, departure is organized either on Friday the 5th in the evening or on Saturday the 6th in the morning.

The easiest way to reach Modave is by train. The closest train station is located at Huy and a shuttle service from and to this train station will be arranged for all the participants. More information can be found on the Belgian National Railroad Company (SNCB/NMBS) website.  If you haven any practical questions feel free to contact the organization committee at any point. 

Augustin Basilavecchia (ULB)

Seppe Geukens (VUB)

Guillermo Mera Álvarez (KUL)

Thomas Tappeiner (UGENT)

Sylvain Thomée (UMONS)