EPSRC Symposium Workshop - The Geometry of Discrete Random Structures
Monday 18 - Friday 22 June 2012
Organisers: Nathanaël Berestycki (Cambridge), Christina Goldschmidt (Oxford)
Some of the most important open problems in modern probability theory, both from an applied and a theoretical perspective, require us to develop a good understanding of the geometry of large, random discrete structures. To mention a few examples, consider large random networks in biology and urban planning; the famous random satisfiability problem (k-SAT) from computer science; the geometry of random planar surfaces (planar maps) and quantum gravity; the properties of percolation clusters, etc. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together a range of experts from relevant fields, survey the current state of the art and provide a stimulating environment for interaction between the participants.
As part of the workshop, there will be a minicourse on given by (Berkeley).
Other confirmed speakers are:
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The conference dinner will be held at . Please indicate menu choices here
(if attending). The deadline for signing up for the conference dinner is 13th June.
Accommodation will be arranged on Campus by the Mathematics Research Centre ().
Some practical details
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The nearest railway station to the University is Coventry Railway Station, approximately 2.5 miles away.
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The cost of parking on Campus is £3 per day.
Lectures will be in room MS.03 in the Zeeman Building (which is suitable for blackboard, OHP or computer presentations).