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We are excited to announce the upcoming school, Theory Meets Experiment 2026 – Gravitational Wave Physics: From Fundamental Principles to Next-Generation Observatories, taking place at the Galileo Galilei Institute in Florence from the 9th of November until the 20th of November 2026.

Designed for early-career researchers and PhD students, this school bridges the gap between fundamental theory, data analysis and advanced experimental techniques in gravitational wave science. Analyzing current detector data and building future observatories requires close synergy between theorists and experimentalists. This program offers a collaborative platform to master both sides of the field, connect with leading experts and build lasting professional networks.

Key Topics Covered:

Theoretical Modeling: Gravitational radiation theory, compact binary source dynamics, cosmological gravitational wave background. Precision Instrumentation: Quantum squeezing, thermal and Newtonian noise mitigation, active control systems in laser interferometers. Next-Gen Observatories: Strategies and signal analysis shaping the future of third-generation and space-borne detectors like the Einstein Telescope and LISA.

Registration & Key Information:

Target Audience: PhD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers in physics and astrophysics. Motivated master students are also welcome.

Location: Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI), Florence (Italy)

Dates: 9-20 November 2026 (2 weeks)

Application Deadline: 29 September 2026

More Information: Visit https://www.ggi.infn.it/single-event.php?id=571 for the full program and application instructions.

How to Apply: Visit https://www.ggi.infn.it/apply-ggi.php to apply.

Contact email: theory-meets-experiment-2026-organizers(at)lists.ggi.infn.it

Taking place at the prestigious Ecole de Physique des Houches near Mont Blanc, on April 11-16, 2027, this doctoral school is dedicated to young researchers in classical and quantum gravity. It covers advanced topics in general relativity -covariant phase space, boundary symmetries, edge modes- and the recent developments they led to in quantum gravity, including algebra of observables, celestial holography and the blooming interface with quantum reference frames. Leading researchers at the forefront of quantum gravity and quantum information, will teach the fundamentals and discuss the current exciting lines of research.

The school is organized by:

Luca Ciambelli – Perimeter Institute, Canada Flaminia Giacomini – University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy Etera Livine – ENS Lyon, CNRS, France Natalie Paquette – University of Washington, USA

Confirmed lecturers are Glenn BARNICH, Luca CIAMBELLI, Roberto EMPARAN, Flaminia GIACOMINI, Steve GIDDINGS, Etera LIVINE, Monica PATE, Ana-Maria RACLARIU, Jonathan SORCE.

Registration is now open !

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Campagna School of Basic Science 2026
Advanced Methods for the Physics of the Universe 

Joint initiative with Korea Institute for Basic Science (IBS)
Con il patrocinio del Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia "Galileo Galilei", Università di Padova

The first edition of the Campagna School of Basic Science will focus on advanced theoretical methods for studying the physics of the universe. The program will feature four courses covering the following topics: inflationary cosmology; cosmological correlators; amplitude methods for gravitational waves; and topological data analysis techniques applied to cosmology. The aim of the school is to explore interdisciplinary subjects, fostering discussion and collaboration among participants.

In addition to the lectures, two public events will be organized to celebrate important historical characters who lived in Campagna. The first honors Giordano Bruno, often regarded as one of the earliest true cosmologists for his pioneering ideas about cosmic pluralism and the concept of an infinite universe. The second commemorates Juan Caramuel, considered the first mathematician to publish a rigorous study of non-decimal numeral systems, including the binary system, in 1670, during his stay in Campagna.

The School will be held as part of the second edition of “Campagna Science Week,” whose first edition took place in 2025 and included a conference.

Topics and Lecturers

• Inflationary Cosmology – Robert Brandenberger (McGill University, Canada)
• Cosmological Correlators – Paolo Benincasa (Santiago de Compostela, Spain)
• Amplitude Methods for Gravitational Waves – Carlo Heissenberg (IPhT, Saclay, France)
• Topological Data Analysis for Cosmology – Matteo Biagetti (RIT, Area Science Park Trieste, Italy)

Public Lectures

• Giordano Bruno Seminar – Thibault Damour (IHES, Bures-sur-Yvette, France)
• Juan Caramuel Seminars – Donato Bini (IAC – CNR, Italy) and Gabriele Gionti S.J. (Specola Vaticana, Italy)

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The International Gravitational Wave Network (IGWN) School is an intensive one-week program designed for graduate students and early-career researchers seeking to contribute to gravitational wave astronomy through engagement with the global LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA collaboration. 

The school will offer a comprehensive introduction to the science, infrastructure, techniques, and collaborative practices that underpin modern gravitational-wave astronomy given by leading scientists from across this international network of advanced gravitational-wave detectors. Participants will explore the many aspects of gravitational wave observations—from detector operations and characterization to data analysis and astrophysical interpretation—gaining the practical knowledge and methodological tools needed to contribute effectively to this large, worldwide scientific effort. Through lectures, tutorials, and interactive sessions, this program aims to foster a new generation of researchers capable of actively participating in a global collaboration of thousands of scientists working together to make groundbreaking discoveries.

Topics include:

• compact binary coalescence, continuous wave, and dark matter searches; building gravitational wave catalogs
• multi-messenger gravitational wave astronomy
• gravitational wave observatories, instrument science, and detector characterization
• structure and integrating into the collaboration

More information: https://igwn.docs.ligo.org/web/website/

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The IGWN School will be held August 10 - August 14, 2026 at Perimeter Institute. 

The International Gravitational Wave Network (IGWN) School is an intensive one-week program designed for graduate students and early-career researchers seeking to contribute to gravitational wave astronomy through engagement with the global LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA collaboration. The school will offer a comprehensive introduction to the science, infrastructure, techniques, and collaborative practices that underpin modern gravitational-wave astronomy given by leading scientists from across this international network of advanced gravitational-wave detectors. Participants will explore the many aspects of gravitational wave observations—from detector operations and characterization to data analysis and astrophysical interpretation—gaining the practical knowledge and methodological tools needed to contribute effectively to this large, worldwide scientific effort. Through lectures, tutorials, and interactive sessions, this program aims to foster a new generation of researchers capable of actively participating in a global collaboration of thousands of scientists working together to make groundbreaking discoveries.

Lecturers:

Patrick Brady (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
Elenna Capote (LIGO Hanford Observatory)
Derek Davis (University of Rhode-Island)
Chad Hanna (Pennsylvania State University)
Jess McIver (University of British Columbia)
Jessica Steinlechner (Maastricht University)
Daniel Williams (The University of Glasgow)
Nicolas Arnaud (CNRS/IN2P3 & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1) – TBC
Barbara Patricelli (University of Pisa) – TBC

Scientific Organizers:

Luis Lehner (Perimeter Institute)
Will East (Perimeter Institute)
Rob Coyne (University of Rhode Island)
Edward Porter (APC)
Quynh Lan Nguyen (Phenikaa University)

Information for this event can be found here.

This school will feature a set of advanced lecture courses around the theme of gravity given by experts in the field. The courses will be aimed at advanced graduate students and young postdocs with a strong interest in the theoretical aspect of gravity and applications of the theory to modelling the universe.

The school is co-organised by CEICO, a centre in the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences for research in cosmology, gravity and fundamental physics and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of Charles University in Prague. We are bringing together excellent lecturers from the global community and hope to foster a diverse audience. There will be limited space for the presentation of a poster, but no submitted talks by participants are planned.

There is no registration fee, and participants should arrange their own accommodation (see Venue).

Programme

LECTURERS

LECTURER	TOPIC
Enrico Barausse SISSA, Trieste	Compact Objects
Chris van den Broeck NIKHEF, Amsterdam & Utrecht U.	Gravitational Waves
Agnès Fienga Côte d’Azur Observatory	Tests of General Relativity
Ruth Gregory King’s College London	Overview of Black Holes
Eugene Lim King’s College London	Numerical Relativity
Robert Mann Perimeter Institute & U. Waterloo	Approaches to Quantum Gravity
Simone Speziale CPT, Marseille	Gravitational Charges and Isolated Horizons
Neil Turok Edinburgh U & Perimeter Institute	Special Colloquium

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Welcome to our intensive one-week doctoral school on Bayesian Statistics, a program designed to bridge the gap between foundational theory and the cutting edge of modern inference. This is the second edition of a series of schools on the use of AI and modern computing in Physics, building upon the foundations laid during the previous edition.

Over the course of five days, participants will start from the core principles of Bayesian Data Analysis to the advanced frontiers of Bayesian Neural Networks and Simulation-Based Inference.

Common pitfalls in application will be analysed and a flagship case study in the detection and characterisation of gravitational waves will be studied.

The schedule integrates extensive hands-on sessions after each lecture.

The program also features a free-of-charge half-day visit to the underground facility of the Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso .

The school is offered with no registration fee and includes coffee breaks and lunches. Travel, dinner and accommodation are to be covered by participants.

Attendees are expected to check the previous knowledge page prior to attending the school.

Registration will close on June 30th. Please note that applicants must provide a short reference letter from their supervisor.

Lecturers

• Eleni Tsaprazi (Paris Observatory)
• Davide Valsecchi (ETH Zurich)
• Alan Heavens (Imperial College London)
• Filippo Santoliquido (Gran Sasso Science Institute)

Organising Committee

• Martino Borsato (Unimib and INFN)
• Pietro Govoni (Unimib and INFN)
• Jan Harms (GSSI)
• Ezio Previtali (Unimib and LNGS/INFN)
• Tommaso Tabarelli de Fatis (Unimib and INFN)

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Join us in Geneva for the 2026 POSYDON School and learn how to use POSYDON, a state-of-the-art binary population synthesis code now in its second version. This four-day workshop is designed to help participants incorporate POSYDON effectively into their own research.

Through a series of hands-on labs, we will explore astrophysical scenarios such as mass-transfer stability, supernovae, binary black-hole populations, and more, showcasing how POSYDON can advance your research goals. Participation is limited to 25 attendees to keep the school highly interactive and discussion-driven.

Registration Is Now Open

Registration for the 2026 POSYDON School is now open and will remain open until April 30, 2026. Attendance is limited to 25 participants. To apply, please complete the registration form here: POSYDON School 2026 Registration Form.

There is no registration fee for the school. We will provide free coffee breaks and lunches to all participants throughout the week.

We ask all participants to plan to attend the full school from August 24 to August 27, 2026.
Participants are expected to have a solid background in the physics of single and binary stellar evolution, typically acquired through advanced undergraduate or graduate-level coursework, or through relevant research experience.
Participants are not expected to know how to use POSYDON but should bring a personal laptop for the hands-on sessions.
We recommend that participants read the instrument papers for POSYDON v1 and POSYDON v2 to familiarize yourself with the code infrastructure.
Familiarity with Python and command line usage is expected.
For PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students, we will reach out to your supervisor to confirm that you meet the availability, funding, and preparedness requirements. Make sure you have your supervisor’s permission before applying.

Limited financial support may be available. Applicants for whom financial support is necessary for participation should, after submitting the registration form, send a separate email to posydon.school@gmail.com explaining and motivating their request.

Please email posydon.school(at)gmail.com with any questions or concerns. We expect to notify participants after the application period closes.

The school will take place at the Geneva Observatory, located at Chemin Pegasi 51, CH-1290 Versoix, Switzerland.

POSYDON School Science Organizing Committee:
Jeff Andrews, Tassos Fragos, and Vicky Kalogera

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