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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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Nordic Lattice Meeting 2026

The Nordic Lattice meeting is an annual event designed to foster collaboration between and beyond the Nordic countries. Previously, it was held in Denmark (Odense 01/2022), Finland (Helsinki 08/2022), Norway (Stavanger 06/2023), Sweden (Lund 06/2024) and Switzerland (CERN 05/2025). The Nordic lattice community is actively ...
  • Higgs Centre Seminar Room, JCMB

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Gravitational waves and phase transitions in the early Universe—Kari RUMMUKAINEN

Future gravitational wave detectors, such as the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) satellite mission, will give us a unique window to the very early Universe. As opposed to electromagnetic radiation, the Universe was transparent to gravitational waves from the beginning, and with sufficiently sensitive instruments it may be possible to ...
Higgs Centre Seminar Room, JCMB

This event is a Colloquium.

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Lessons of the effective field theory of quantum gravity—John 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

This event is a Workshop.

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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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