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Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics

The Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics was established in 2012 by the University of Edinburgh to seek answers to fundamental questions about the universe. We do this by creating opportunities for researchers and students from around the world to come together to formulate new theoretical concepts, taking us beyond the limitations of current paradigms.

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Upcoming events

This event is a Colloquium.

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Artificial intelligence in fundamental physics: from modeling to understanding—Stefano FORTE

Artificial intelligence tools are becoming ubiquitous in everyday life as a tool for facilitating and speeding up tasks, such as retrieving information. In fundamental physics they are instead being used as tools for discovery. Specifically drawing from examples in high-energy physics, I show that AI and machine learning are enabling ...
Higgs Centre Seminar Room, JCMB

This event is a Outreach Event.

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The Provocateurs: What’s the Point of Trees? / Pax Physica

Wood scientist Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis (Edinburgh Napier University) asks what we all think about the purpose of trees. How should we decide which kinds of trees to plant so that future generations won’t be annoyed by our decisions? Physicist Dr Tyler Shendruk (The University of Edinburgh) applies physics to ...
The Stand Comedy Club II

This event is a Outreach Event.

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The Provocateurs: I Like Big Peaks / Pax Physica

Kellie Hodge (The University of Edinburgh) reveals how mass spectrometry uncovers the hidden molecular stories across research, art and space – from ground-breaking discoveries to priceless masterpieces and distant planets. Discover the invisible chemistry shaping our health, culture and understanding of the universe. Physicist Dr Tyler Shendruk (The University of Edinburgh ...
The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 - Stand 4

This event is a Workshop.

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Probing fundamental physics with radio and optical galaxy surveys

The Higgs Centre will be running a four-day workshop on Probing fundamental physics with radio and optical galaxy surveys on 31 Aug-3 Sept, 2026. This is an in-person workshop, starting on Monday August the 31st at 13:00 and ending on Thursday September the 3rd at 14:00. The workshop ...
  • Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

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