SSDW01
8 July 2024 to 12 July 2024
This workshop will focus on the analysis of processes which interact locally with their own past. These self-interacting processes arise in a variety of models used in the physical sciences, e.g., describing experimentally observed behaviours in biology (ants preferentially following previous pheromone trails), or physical processes (polymers cannot intersect themselves). They can also appear as mathematical objects, for instance as a description of the effective interaction of a stochastic process in an annealed random environment, or as representations of correlations in random fields (random walk representations of spin systems). We will concentrate both on specific memory or learning mechanisms that arise in concrete problems, as well as on general theory and methods for studying the effects of that memory.
The areas of interest of the workshop include, but are not limited to, (i) random walks arising in the study of statistical mechanics, both quantum and classical, (ii) stochastic processes in random environments, and (iii) the effects of long-range correlations.
Speakers include:
Call for posters
The organisers would like to encourage those applying to submit a poster to present at the workshop. If you wish to do so, please indicate this on the relevant section of the application form and provide a title and abstract. Kindly note this is for physical participants only, we are unable to accommodate virtual posters.
Poster acceptance will be determined by the workshop organisers.
Deadline for applications: 10 Mar 2024
SSD programme participants DO NOT need to apply, programme participants with visit dates during SSDW01 will automatically be added to the attendee list.
Please note members of Cambridge University are welcome to turn up and sign in as a non-registered attendee on the day(s) during the workshop and attend the lecture(s). Please note that we cannot provide you with any support including name badge, meals or accommodation.
In addition to visiting the INI, there are multiple ways in which you can participate remotely.
Registration Only
The Registration Package includes admission to all seminars, lunches and refreshments on the days that lectures take place (Monday - Friday), wine reception and formal dinner, but does not include other meals or accommodation.
Virtual Registration
Virtual registration is free, and includes virtual admission to all seminars and does not include physical attendance, meals or accommodation.
Formal Dinner Only
Participants on the Registration Package, including organisers and speakers, are automatically included in this event. For all remaining participants who would like to attend, such as programme participants, the above charge will apply.
Unfortunately we do not have any accommodation to offer so all successful applicants will need to source their own accommodation.
Limited funding support for accommodation may be available. To request this, please select the "accommodation package" in your application.
Local hotels and accommodation services:
The Institute accepts no responsibility for these services.
Lunch
Lunch will be served at Robinson College. Attendees will be provided with lunch vouchers for 2 courses and 1 drink. Timings will be confirmed with the timetable.
Evening Meal
Participants are free to make their own arrangements for dinner.
Formal Dinner
The Formal Dinner will be held at Christ's College on Wednesday 10th July at 19:30.
The event is a tradition for INI participants and gives you a chance to socialise with your colleagues on a more personal level. It is not one to miss!
Participants on the Registration Package, including organisers and speakers, are automatically included in this event.
Subscribe for the latest updates on events and news
Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences, 20 Clarkson Road, Cambridge CB3 0EH United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1223 335999 Email: reception@newton.ac.uk
© 2023 Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy
INI is a creative collaborative space which is occupied by up to fifty-five mathematical scientists at any one time (and many more when there is a workshop). Some of them may not have met before and others may not realise the relevance of other research to their own work.
INI is especially important as a forum where early-career researchers meet senior colleagues and form networks that last a lifetime.
Here you can learn about all activities past, present and future, watch live seminars and submit your own proposals for research programmes.
Within this section of the website you should find all the information required to arrange and plan your visit to the Institute. If you have any further questions, or are unable to find the information you require, please get in touch with the relevant staff member or our Reception team via our contact pages.
INI and its programme participants produce a range of publications to communicate information about activities and events, publish research outcomes, and document case studies which are written for a non-technical audience. You will find access to them all in this section.
The Isaac Newton Institute aims to maximise the benefit of its scientific programmes to the UK mathematical science community in a variety of ways.
Whether spreading research opportunities through its network of correspondents, offering summer schools to early career researchers, or hosting public-facing lectures through events such as the Cambridge Festival, there is always a great deal of activity to catch up on.
Find out about all of these endeavours in this section of the site.
There are various ways to keep up-to-date with current events and happenings at the Isaac Newton Institute. As detailed via the menu links within this section, our output covers social media streams, news articles, a regular podcast series, an online newsletter, and more detailed documents produced throughout the year.
“A world famous place for research in the mathematical sciences with a reputation for efficient management and a warm welcome for visitors”
The Isaac Newton Institute is a national and international visitor research institute. It runs research programmes on selected themes in mathematics and the mathematical sciences with applications over a wide range of science and technology. It attracts leading mathematical scientists from the UK and overseas to interact in research over an extended period.
INI has a vital national role, building on many strengths that already exist in UK universities, aiming to generate a new vitality through stimulating and nurturing research throughout the country.During each scientific programme new collaborations are made and ideas and expertise are exchanged and catalysed through lectures, seminars and informal interaction, which the INI building has been designed specifically to encourage.
For INI’s knowledge exchange arm, please see the Newton Gateway to Mathematics.
The Institute depends upon donations, as well as research grants, to support the world class research undertaken by participants in its programmes.
Fundraising activities are supported by a Development Board comprising leading figures in academia, industry and commerce.
Visit this section to learn more about how you could play a part in supporting INI’s groundbreaking research.
In this section you can find contact information, staff lists, maps and details of how to find INI’s main building in Cambridge.
Our administrative staff can help you with any queries regarding a prospective or planned visit. If you would like to discuss a proposed a research programme or other event, our senior management team will be happy to help.