Exploring new arrows in the BGW-groupoid

Higher structures PhD retreat

October 25-28, 2024 Bielefeld, Germany

The Retreat

photo by Lory Aintablian
Group photo from the June 2023 retreat, at Bad Münster am Stein
photo by Lory Aintablian
Bad Münster am Stein

This retreat brings together the groups of Christian Blohmann (MPIM Bonn), Madeleine Jotz (Würzburg), Ioan Mărcuț (Köln), and Chenchang Zhu (Göttingen) to exchange ideas, collaborate, and give feedback on current PhD projects in the area of higher structures in differential geometry. It will feature talks by PhD students, short introductory talks by junior researchers, and mentoring sessions.

We will gather at Haus Neuland, on the outskirts of scenic Bielefeld. Accommodation and meals will be provided, and there will also be time for social activities and a hike.

Organizers:
David Aretz, Christian Blohmann, Kalin Krishna, David Miyamoto, Maarten Mol, Annika Tarnowsky
Contact:
bgw-retreat@mpim-bonn.mpg.de

Venue

Location:
Haus Neuland, 33689 Bielefeld, Germany. Here is a map of the area.
Dates:
Friday, October 25, 2024 with dinner, through Monday, October 28, 2024 with breakfast.
Transportation:
Haus Neuland recommends transportation on their website. The nearest train station is Bielefeld-Sennestadt. Below are some viable travel options. Please reach out to the organizers if you need help accessing the venue.
  • The 135 bus runs regularly between Bielefeld-Brackwede and Wurttembrger Allee, from which Haus Neuland is a 3km (25 minute) walk. It does not stop at Bielefeld-Sennestadt; here is its route. Bielefeld's transit agency moBIEL has more information.
  • Take (or share) a taxi from a train station, e.g. Bielefeld-Sennestadt.
  • Haus Neuland can arrange a shuttle to/from Bielefeld-Sennestadt. They need 5 days notice, so please let the organizers know if, and at what time, you would like this option.
  • If you arrive at Bielefeld-Sennestadt after 20:30 on a weekday, or after 21:00 on a weekend, you can call the ANTON on-demand bus service from moBIEL.

Registration

Registration is by invitation, so check your email for a link to the registration form. If you would like to contribute a talk, you may indicate so on the registration form. Please email the organizers with any questions.

Child Care

We have organized child care for those traveling with children.