The Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI)
Faculty of Mathemtaics
Faculty of Mathematics
Faculty of Physics

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The Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI) is a programme-oriented research institute for mathematics and physics at the University of Vienna. Since its opening in 1993 it has been the mission of the ESI to advance research in mathematics and physics through fruitful interaction between scientists from these disciplines. [more]

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News

Submission deadline for proposals for thematic programmes in 2028: October 1, 2026

Published on Sept. 15, 2026

ESI closed on July 23 and July 26, 2026 due to maintenance works

Published on July 20, 2026

Call for CECAM-ESI-Workshop

Published on June 9, 2026

The ESI Medal 2026 is awarded to Ingrid Daubechies

Published on June 1, 2026

Senior Research Fellow Lecture Course by Prof. Benedict Leimkuhler starts on April 16, 2026

Published on March 30, 2026

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Current and Upcoming Activities

Statistical Mechanics and Combinatorics of Discrete Planar Structures Sept. 14, 2026 — Oct. 30, 2026 Thematic Programme
ESI Medal Award Ceremony 2026 - postponed to 2027 Oct. 30, 2026 — Nov. 1, 2026 Workshop
Quantum Probes of Gravity Nov. 9, 2026 — Nov. 13, 2026 Workshop
Microstructures in Materials Nov. 16, 2026 — Nov. 20, 2026 Workshop
New Frontiers in Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics of Glasses Nov. 30, 2026 — Dec. 4, 2026 Workshop

ESI Fellows Activities

Priyadarshini Pandit (TIFR): Boundary Carrollian Symmetries and Null Open Strings Oct. 1, 2026 — Nov. 30, 2026 Junior Research Fellow

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Upcoming Talks

Sep 25. 2026

A reflecting system of interlaced particles Henry Giles (TU Wien) Sep 25. 2026, 09:30 - 10:20 Part of Statistical Mechanics and Combinatorics of Discrete Planar Structures (Thematic Programme).
Excursion decompositions of planar random fields Lorca Heeney (TU Wien) Sep 25. 2026, 11:00 - 11:50 Part of Statistical Mechanics and Combinatorics of Discrete Planar Structures (Thematic Programme).
Around interface models of central charge $c=1$ Eveliina Peltola (Aalto U) Sep 25. 2026, 11:50 - 12:50 Part of Statistical Mechanics and Combinatorics of Discrete Planar Structures (Thematic Programme).