Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics - 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 Outreach Event.

Oct302026

17:30-19:00

Higgs Halloween Lecture - Creepy Cosmos

Join us for our annual spooky night of science as Professor Catherine Heymans explores the spookiest spots in our Universe! Scotland’s Astronomer Royal invites you to join her on a spooky adventure through the Universe. Meet invisible monsters that devour light and the cannibalising vampire corpses of long dead ...

Anatomy Lecture Theatre

This event is a Workshop.

Jun282027-Jul22027

Potential Workshop - Higgs School on Advances in Computational Active Matter

To be announced.

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