• The Interplay of Magnetic Fields, Nuclear Physics, and Nucleosynthesis in Neutron-Star Mergers and Supernovae, September 21-25 2026 in Trento

    The Interplay of Magnetic Fields, Nuclear Physics, and Nucleosynthesis in Neutron-Star Mergers and Supernovae, September 21-25 2026 in Trento ECT*-EMMI/GSI workshop . Neutron-star mergers and core-collapse supernovae are among the most promising sites for the synthesis of heavy elements in the universe. These astrophysical phenomena bring together a rich interplay of general relativity, neutrino physics, nuclear reactions, and magneto-hydrodynamics. Among these factors, magnetic fields are increasingly recognized as playing a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics and nucleosynthetic outcomes of these events. Workshop Website

  • Binary compact objects on eccentric orbits and their gravitational-wave signatures, September 1-6 2026, Corfu

    Binary compact objects on eccentric orbits and their gravitational-wave signatures, September 1-6 2026, Corfu The workshop will bring together experts in theory, numerical relativity, data analysis, and astrophysics, as well as early-career researchers entering these fields. We aim to create a collaborative environment where participants can share results, exchange ideas, and identify the next key steps. Workshop Website

  • CosmoVerse@Bilbao 2026, September 15-19

    CosmoVerse@Bilbao 2026, September 15-19 Our understanding of the Universe is at a turning point with the predictions of the standard cosmological model and the observations from different surveys are showing tensions in several key areas. The disagreement is expressed in the value of cosmic expansion as well as in the growth of large-scale structure in the Universe. New cosmological surveys, many of which are European, may expose tension in additional areas of the concordance model. Conference Website

  • From Black Holes to the Cosmos, August 24-28 at SISSA, Trieste

    From Black Holes to the Cosmos, August 24-28 at SISSA, Trieste This conference honors the scientific legacy of Matt Visser, whose pioneering work has profoundly influenced our understanding of general relativity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, wormholes, energy conditions, analogue gravity, and beyond. Conference Website

  • Breaking Ground for HAFUN: Hamburg’s New Hub for Fundamental Physics

    20.01.2026 The new research facility will enable innovative experiments in gravitational physics and serve as a platform for global scientific collaboration. Construction of the Hamburg Fundamental Interactions Laboratory (HAFUN) officially began with a ceremonial first groundbreaking. Once completed, the new facility will bring together around 200 researchers from the Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe, the Department of Physics and the MIN Faculty at the University of Hamburg. They will use cutting-edge infrastructure to explore fundamental questions in particle physics and cosmology. „With HAFUN we are creating ideal laboratories for fundamental research. Special labs for experimental gravitational wave detection on ground and in space are one of the highlights. We will…

  • Einstein Telescope and IceCube Gen2 Presented at Quantum100 in Münster

    27.11.2025 Einstein Telescope and IceCube Gen2 presented at Quantum100 in Münster Members of the Einstein Telescope (ET) Collaboration and the IceCube Gen2 project jointly presented an exhibition at Quantum100 in Münster, the concluding event of the Quantum Year 2025. The exhibition attracted considerable interest from visitors and offered a lively platform for engaging with cutting-edge research in astrophysics and quantum science. The booth showcased both research initiatives through illuminated displays, informative banners, and a wide range of hands-on exhibits, encouraging active exchange between scientists and the wider scientific community. Read more

  • Einstein Telescope and IceCube Gen2 presented at Quantum100 in Münster

    27.11.2025 Members of the Einstein Telescope (ET) Collaboration and the IceCube Gen2 project jointly presented an exhibition at Quantum100 in Münster, the concluding event of the Quantum Year 2025. The exhibition attracted considerable interest from visitors and offered a lively platform for engaging with cutting-edge research in astrophysics and quantum science. The booth showcased both research initiatives through illuminated displays, informative banners, and a wide range of hands-on exhibits, encouraging active exchange between scientists and the wider scientific community. Quantum100, the concluding event of the Quantum Year 2025, took place on Saturday, 15 November 2025, at the Münsterlandhalle in Münster, Germany. The project was supported by RWTH Aachen, DESY, the Deutsches Zentrum für Astrophysik, the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology/KCETA, the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational…

  • SIGRAV International School 2026: Neutron Stars: Modelling and Detection, February 16-20 in Vietri sul Mare

    SIGRAV International School 2026: Neutron Stars: Modelling and Detection, February 16-20 in Vietri sul Mare This edition of the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) International School is dedicated to the study of neutron stars as outstanding sources of gravitational and electromagnetic waves in the strong-field regime. The program is structured to promote scholarly interaction and collaboration, offering participants the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field. Through a series of advanced lectures and discussions, the School aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of current developments in gravitational research and to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to advance their own scientific work in…

  • Listening to the Cosmos: New Frontiers in Gravitational Wave PhysicsAug 24 – Sep 26, 2026, Firenze

    Listening to the Cosmos: New Frontiers in Gravitational Wave Physics, Aug 24 – Sep 26, 2026, Firenze The first detection of gravitational waves from the Ligo-Virgo-Kagra collaboration and the recent results of several pulsar timing arrays have opened the exploration of the gravitational wave Universe. Over the next decade, several other ground and space-based experiments will join this exploration and allow us to access a broad band of the gravitational wave spectrum. This new exploration comes with a series of challenges that can only be overcome through close collaboration between experimentalists and theorists. This workshop will bring together experts working on the experiments enabling this exploration, as well as particle…