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Training School on

Topological Textures: theory and mathematical analysis, simulation and experiment

11-14 May 2026, Zagreb, Croatia

Deadlines

  • Friday, March 20 , 2026:
    Online pre-registration.
    The number of participants is limited - please apply as early as possible to secure your place.
  • Friday, April 03, 2026:
    Notification regarding participation, abstract acceptance.
    Invitations to be sent via the e-COST platform.
  • Friday, April 3, 2026:
    Final program published on the website.
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Please note that the POLYTOPO COST Action and the local organisers do NOT collaborate with any housing, travel, or accommodation companies, and no third party is authorised to contact participants on our behalf regarding hotel bookings.
All participants are solely responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
If you receive emails offering hotel reservations, or asking you to confirm accommodation for a POLYTOPO event, please treat them as scam attempts and do not reply.

Scope

The School will consider topological textures across a wide range of physical systems, including band structures, skyrmions, knots and links, and related phenomena. The scientific programme will focus on their physical and mathematical descriptions and associated applications, with an emphasis on theoretical, computational, and mathematical approaches, informed by experiment and technology.
The aim of the School is to disseminate knowledge on topological textures and to train researchers by providing broad perspectives on theoretical, mathematical, computational, and experimental research.

Target Groups

The primary target group consists of early-career researchers and young innovators, in particular doctoral candidates, research-oriented MSc students, and postdoctoral researchers. A secondary group includes more advanced researchers, especially from Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs), who wish to broaden their research interests towards the School’s topics. Participation from a wide range of research fields related to the main theme of the School is welcomed, with priority given to members of the Polytopo network.

Scope

Program

The program will consist of series of lectures (3-4 lectures in every one series) related to the study of models for topological textures:

(a) Mathematical methods,
(b) Theoretical physics methods,
(c) Computational methods together with a practicals (hands-on) session on computer programming and use of a package that implements one of the computational methods. 

The trainers will be announced in due course.

Program

Meeting Venue

The training school will be held at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI).
 Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

You can reach the RBI via bus lines 106, 201, 226, and 238. 
Detailed information on Zagreb public transport routes and schedules can be found here.

Venues

Important notes

  • Registration Fee

    There is no registration fee. Participation includes access to all sessions and coffee breaks.

  • Personal Arrangements

    Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. We recommend booking well in advance.
    Beware of scam attempts! We do not collaborate with any 'housing' companies for accommodation services.

  • Entry Requirements

    Participants should independently ensure they meet entry requirements for Croatia. For general European Union entry guidelines, visit this link. 

  • Budget Allocation

    The available budget will be allocated in accordance with the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy.

  • Notification of Support

    Decisions regarding COST support will be communicated to participants well in advance of the meeting to allow sufficient time for travel arrangements.

  • Travel Reimbursement

    Trainees may apply for long-distance travel reimbursement and for a daily allowance (DA) of €75, as set by the Management Committee.
    Did you receive an invitation through e-COST to participate in the Training School on May 11-14 in Zagreb? Does your invitation indicate that you are eligible for financial support? Read here the procedure to follow!

Important notes

Organisers

Local Organisers

Organising Committee