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Higher Structures PhD Retreat

March 7-10, 2025 Burbach, Germany
A Junior Researchers Retreat Funded by the Hausdorff School for Mathematics

The Retreat

Group photo from the October 2024 retreat, at Bielefeld

This retreat brings together the groups of Christian Blohmann (MPIM Bonn), Madeleine Jotz (Würzburg), Ioan Mărcuț (Cologne), 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 and junior researchers, and mentoring sessions led by the group leaders.

We will gather at Tagungszentrum Karimu, in Burbach. Accommodation and meals will be provided, and there will also be time for social activities and a hike.

Organizers:
David Aretz, Janina Bernardy, Kalin Krishna, David Miyamoto, Annika Tarnowsky
Contact:
bgw-retreat@mpim-bonn.mpg.de

Venue

Location:
Tagungszentrum Karimu, Siegenweg 34, 57299 Burbach, Germany. Here is a map of the area.

The closest train station is Holzhausen (Kr Siegen). It can be reached by regional train (HLB RE99 or RB96) from Gießen and Siegen via Haiger or via Betzdorf (Sieg), and is within walking distance to the venue (ca. 750m, about 15 minutes). The closest bus stop is Holzhausen Ort (700m, about 10 minutes) but in evening hours it is only served by an on-demand service (Taxibus L220) which has to be reserved at least 45 minutes in advance.

Dates:
Friday, March 7, 2025 with dinner, through Monday, March 10, 2025 with breakfast.

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. The organizers are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Deadline:
Please register by January 31, 2025.

Child Care

We can organize child care for those travelling with children, if requested.