Apply by 2025-02-10 12pm GMT
https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/study/postgraduate-research/funding/phd_scholar_mathphysics/
A PhD funded postion under the supervision of Dr Benito A Juárez Aubry on the topic of semiclassical gravity is open to UK home students at the Department of Mathematics of the University of York. See the elegibility criteria and how to apply in the link above.
"Foundations and Constructive Aspects of QFT", Leipzig, Germany
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-19
https://www.physik.uni-leipzig.de/~lqp51/
On this occasion we are also planning to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Rainer Verch.
This conference is supported by the GrK 2522 and by the Emmy-Noether grant of the DFG at the ITP Leipzig, and is intended to cover topics in quantum field theory, operator algebras, quantum statistical mechanics, non-commutative geometry, quantum gravity, quantum
information theory and related topics.
If you intend to participate, please register via the online form at the workshop website above. Some slots for contributed talks are available, with preference given to early career researchers; we have some limited budget to cover travel expenses, please indicate in your registration if you need support in this respect. Please book your travel and accommodation well in advance and try some cheaper options: the budget is limited, and more young colleagues can be financially supported to join our event if we manage to save some money.
The deadline for registration is 31st of August 2025. However, if you want to apply for a talk or for financial support, please do so until 31st of July 2025.
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-11
https://sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/symmetry-measurement-school/
We will discuss the themes of measurement and symmetry in quantum field theory, including introductory lectures on the algebraic approach to QFT, and lectures on their philosophical aspects.
Algebraic QFT places strong emphasis on algebras of local observables. Its clear conceptual and technical framework has led to important progress, such as the rigorous perturbative construction of quantized gauge theories, and has been a recent focus in quantum gravitation.
The issue of measurement in QFT has long been a topic plagued by apparent paradoxes and inconsistencies; for example, an instantaneous wavefunction collapse is incompatible with relativity. Recently a new framework for understanding QFT measurement has been developed using insights from AQFT.
While the emphasis on local observables has been highly successful in AQFT, some observables of interest for a quantum field are not well-localised. Examples include 'dressed', relational or asymptotic observables in QED, more general Yang-Mills theories and quantum gravitation. A related challenge concerns the quantization of field theories on manifolds with boundaries and corners. Finally, from an operational viewpoint, how can such 'semi-local' observables be measured?
The Spring School aims to familiarise early career researchers with these recent developments and the necessary tools to tackle these challenges in fundamental quantum field theory research.
Lectures by:
Chris Fewster (University of York, UK)
Doreen Fraser (University of Waterloo, CA)
Kasia Rejzner (University of York, UK)
Michele Schiavina (University of Pavia, IT)
Rainer Verch (University of Leipzig, GER)
2025-02-17 - 2025-02-21
https://agenda.infn.it/event/43787/overview
The 2025 edition of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitational Physics (SIGRAV) International School is dedicated to a comprehensive exploration of quantum effects in curved spacetimes and the thermodynamics of horizons. This school aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of the interplay between quantum field theory and gravitational phenomena, focusing on cutting-edge topics such as vacuum effects, horizon dynamics, and the information loss problem. Through lectures by leading experts, attendees will gain valuable insights into both foundational and advanced concepts, enhancing their knowledge of modern approaches to quantum gravity and their applications to cosmology, black holes, and exotic spacetime geometries. The school is designed to foster interactive discussions and collaborations, creating an environment where participants can actively engage with leading experts. The goal of SIGRAV is to equip attendees with a deep understanding of the latest advancements in gravitational research, providing them with a solid foundation to further their own studies and contributions to the field of gravity. The School organizes the following lectures:
Robert Brandenberger (McGill University, Montreal, Canada)
Erik Curiel (Universitaet Bonn/Distinguished Scholar, Black Hole Initiative, Harvard)
Eleni-Alexandra Kontou (King’s College London, UK)
David Kubiznak (Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic)
Jorma Louko (Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK)
Valter Moretti (Universita’ di Trento, Trento, Italy)
Matt Visser (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)
Elizabeth Winstanley (Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK)
The School is intended for PhD students and young post-docs. In order to receive the certificate of participation, all lectures and seminars should be attended.
The Participation Fee (350 EUR for non-SIGRAV members, 300 EUR for SIGRAV members) guarantee the access to all courses and activities, including lunch and coffee breaks.
A reduced participation fee (50 EUR) is available for those which will be only able to attend the lectures remotely.
The room should be booked in the Lloyd’s Baia Hotel. Please, reserve your room by using the form available in the section “Practical Info – Accomodation and Transport”.
The deadline for registration and payment of the relative fee is 07 February 2025 (see Registration section).
A social excursion is planned for Wednesday, offering participants the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Pompeii.