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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

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Lessons of the effective field theory of quantum gravityJohn DONOGHUE

General Relativity is naturally treated as a quantum field theory using the techniques of effective field theory. In this colloquium, I will review the simple ideas behind this treatment and provide examples. This will lead to a discussion of the lessons learned and the limits of the theory. Overall I ...
Higgs Centre Seminar Room, JCMB

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Simba/Kiara Team Meeting 2026

If you would like to attend this workshop, please register by clicking on the "register" button to the left.  Registration is open until May 1, 2026. This meeting is generously hosted by the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics. There will be no registration fee, and coffee breaks and lunches will ...
  • Higgs Centre Seminar Room, JCMB

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Lancefest Workshop

This workshop will celebrate the career and research accomplishments of Lance Dixon, whose decisive impact has been felt across many areas of theoretical physics. The event will involve three days of talks from some of Lance's long-time collaborators, including: Babis Anastasiou Benjamin Basso Zvi Bern Ruth Britto Francis Brown ...

This event is a Colloquium.

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Colloquium with Lance DixonLance DIXON

More to be announced soon... Please note if you join through the Microsoft Teams link, your name and profile photo appear on the recording. If you have any issues with this, please contact hctp@ed.ac.uk.
Elm Lecture Theatre

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