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Seminars series

Explore details and listings below for offerings arranged by study area. Many of the colloquium talks provide content outside of, but related to, core disciplines at Perimeter. Scientists at surrounding universities and institutions are welcome to attend. All visitors attending seminars and colloquia must sign in at the reception desk upon arrival.

Note: The Seminar and Colloquium program runs from September 1st to May 31st each year.

Colloquium

Chair: Neal Dalal

This series covers a broad range of scientific topics, including all areas of research at Perimeter Institute, as well as those outside of Perimeter's core disciplines.

Talks occur on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm.

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Cosmology & Gravitation

Chair: Neal Dalal

This series consists of talks in the areas of Cosmology, Gravitation, and Particle Physics.

Talks occur on Tuesdays at 11:00 am.

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EDI Colloquium

The EDI colloquium series brings thinkers and activists to PI to discuss issues and ideas in the fields of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility – and their intersections with the world of research and academia.

Talks are ongoing.

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Mathematical Physics

Chair: Mayuko Yamashita

This series consists of talks in the area of Mathematical Physics.

Talks occur on Fridays at 2:30 pm.

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Particle Physics

Chair: Asimina Arvanataki

This series consists of talks in the areas of Particle Physics, High Energy Physics, and Quantum Field Theory. 

Talks occur on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm.

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Quantum Fields and Strings

Chair: Davide Gaiotto

This series consists of talks in the area of Quantum Fields and String Theory. 

Talks occur on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm.

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Quantum Foundations

Chair: Elie Wolfe

This series consists of talks in the area of Quantum Foundations.

Talks occur on Mondays at 11:00 am.

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Quantum Gravity

Chair: Laurent Freidel

This series consists of talks in the area of Quantum Gravity. 

Talks occur on Thursdays at 2:30 pm.

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Quantum Information

Chair: Alex May

This series consists of talks in the area of Quantum Information.

Talks occur on Wednesdays at 11:00 am.

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Quantum Matter

Chair: Chong Wang

This series consists of talks in the area of Quantum Matter.  

Talks occur on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm.

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Strong Gravity

Chair: Will East

This series consists of talks in areas of strong gravity, where gravity is the main driver behind interesting or peculiar phenomena, from astrophysics to gravity in higher dimensions. 

Talks occur on Thursdays at 1:00 pm.

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