In Episode 38 of his popular podcast Meet the meQuanics, Simon Devitt discussed the 5th HLF with Nana Liu of the Centre for Quantum Technologies of the National University of Singapore and Singapore University of … Weiterlesen
The closing talk of the HLF’s main lecture programme (before the young researchers and laureates head off to participate in scientific interaction with SAP representatives to discuss maths and computer science in industry) was given … Weiterlesen
At the start of his HLF lecture on Asymptotic Group Theory on Thursday morning, Fields medalist Efim Zelmanov described the ‘group’ as: “the great unifying concept in mathematics,” remarking “if you go for a trip, … Weiterlesen
One of the really precious aspects of the HLF is the conference organizers’ abilities to cultivate an ecosystem that encourages networking, especially between the Laureates and the young researchers. It is such a delight to … Weiterlesen
A wonderful potted history of the theory of communication was capably presented by 2002 Nevanlinna Prize winner Madhu Sudan, who talked us through from the earliest mathematical thinking on the subject through to the present … Weiterlesen
Here I post a translation of what I wrote about the HLF in my weekly column ‘Professor Pi’, in the largest newspaper in Belgium, ‘Het Laatste Nieuws’. My short column addresses a broad audience but … Weiterlesen
The participation of the young researchers is central in the Forum’s activities. They are invited to organize workshops on topics of their choice, and often Laureates attend these sessions to interact closely with the young … Weiterlesen
Having extensively covered the talks and press conferences of the Laureates so far, we thought it was time to talk to some of the Young Researchers at this year’s HLF about the work they’re doing. … Weiterlesen
In this second part of our scintillating conversation, Dr. Vint Cerf, Father of the Internet, discusses how to plan to not to plan a career, and how to identify opportunity. Q: When you got started, … Weiterlesen