Hosted by: School of Mathematics, Fry Building, University of Bristol, UK
Jointly funded by the Clay Mathematics Institute and the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research.
Influential conjectures from quantum chaos state that the spectral properties of chaotic systems are universal and given by random matrix theory. Startling heuristics have been provided by mathematical physics, but many are yet to be realised as a formal proof. These past few years have seen significant breakthroughs in the study of random regular graphs where random matrix statistics have been obtained, as well as promising developments in the field of random hyperbolic surfaces. This school will present the rich history of random matrix theory, communicate some of the key ideas behind these exciting advances, and provide an opportunity for new collaborations.
Organisers:
Laura Monk (Bristol)
Emma Bailey (Bristol)
Short course lecturers:
Ofir Gorodetsky (Technion – Israel Institute of Technology)
Michael Magee (Durham)
Theo McKenzie (Stanford)
Guest lecturers:
Igor Wigman (KCL)
Julien Moy (Paris-Saclay)
Bram Petri (Sorbonne)
Laura Monk (University of Bristol)
Registration is now open.
For more information and to register please visit the event website here
The closing date for registration is 8th February 2026 (23.59pm UK time). Please note that all registrations will be considered before applicants are offered a place.