Dennis Sullivan, 2022 Abel Prize Laureate The Abel Prize for 2022 has been awarded to Dennis Sullivan, ‘for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects‘. I’m excited to hear this, … 13. Apr 2022 | By Katie Steckles | 1 comment
Karen Uhlenbeck and Global Analysis – what is a manifold? As part of this year’s HLF, two alumni – Janelle C. Mason and Jaqueline Godoy Mesquita – interviewed 2019 Abel prize winner Karen Uhlenbeck. The first woman to receive the prize, Uhlenbeck talked about her … 02. Oct 2020 | By Katie Steckles | 60 comments
Michael Atiyah’s Favourite Manifold As part of the HLF, the Laureates are participating in press conferences throughout the week, and being bombarded with questions by well-meaning journalists and bloggers. Unlike most press conferences, where participants often have a specific … 28. Sep 2017 | By Katie Steckles | 1 comment