XXV School of Mathematics "Lluis Santaló":
Geometric Group Theory
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Santander (Spain), 29th of June to 3rd of July 2026
This webpage hosts the XXV edition of the "Lluís Santaló" School of Mathematics, focusing on Geometric Group Theory. This prestigious series is jointly organized by the Real Sociedad Matemática Española (RSME) and the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP).
The school covers contemporary advancements in the field and is specifically designed for early-career researchers (PhD and Master’s students), as well as mathematicians seeking an introduction to the topic.
Program Structure:
Two Mini-courses: 5 hours each, providing foundational depth.
Five Advanced Talks: 2 hours each, exploring specialized research areas.
We will also have a short lightning talk session.
Organizers: Yago Antolín and Conchita Martinez
Registration for the School is now OPEN! You can REGISTER through UIMP webpage. You have more information under Practical Information
The UIMP will offer the possibility to apply for funding until the 4th of May. See on Scholarships how to apply.
We will be able to cover the accomodation to some participants that did not get or are not eligeble for the UIMP scholarships.
We will send updates regarding registration and funding applications to everyone on our mailing list. Please subscribe through the pre-registration form if you are interested in participating.
Mini Courses:
Mini Courses:
Claudio Llosa Isenrich: Finiteness properties, Morse theory and subgroups of hyperbolic groups
Kasia Jankiewicz: Artin and Coxeter groups
Advanced talks:
Advanced talks:
Macarena Arenas: (Classical & Cubical) Small Cancellation
Laura Ciobanu: Equations in groups
Sam Fisher: Special coherent groups
Robert Kropholler: Homological Dehn functions
Olga Varghese: Algebraic, geometric and profinite properties of Dyer groups
Location
Location
Palacio de la Magdalena
Palacio de la Magdalena
Located at the highest point of the Magdalena Peninsula, the Magdalena Palace is Santander's most iconic landmark. Built between 1908 and 1912 as a summer residence for King Alfonso XIII, it features a unique eclectic style blending English and French architectural influences. Today, it serves as the prestigious headquarters for the UIMP summer courses.
Located at the highest point of the Magdalena Peninsula, the Magdalena Palace is Santander's most iconic landmark. Built between 1908 and 1912 as a summer residence for King Alfonso XIII, it features a unique eclectic style blending English and French architectural influences. Today, it serves as the prestigious headquarters for the UIMP summer courses.
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