From flocking birdS to migratinG cells: recent advances in active matter and statistical physics

On the occasion of STATPHYS29, we gather at Leiden University to discuss the most exciting recent developments and anticipate the most pressing future challenges in the field. Our immediate goal is to stimulate an active communication between researchers operating in different areas of active matter, foster new collaborations and provide the younger researchers with a stimulating environment to interact with each other and with the pioneers of the field.