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1. Topological textures: experiment, theory, simulation, and mathematical analysis

6-9 September 2027, Kardamyli, Greece

2. Numerical methods and software for topological phenomena

10-11 September 2027, Kardamyli Greece

School 1: Organising Committee

  • Mark Dennis | University of Birmingham, U.K.
  • Markus Garst | Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
  • Stavros Komineas | University of Crete, Greece

School 2: Organising Committee

Important Dates

  • Sunday, June 27, 2027:
    Online pre-registration and abstract submission deadline.
    The application form will be made available in due course.
  • Friday, June 9, 2027:
    Notification regarding participation, abstract acceptance.
    Invitations to be sent via the e-COST platform.
  • Friday, July 23, 2027:
    Finalization of the participant list.
  • Friday, August 6, 2027:
    Final program published on the website.
Organisers

Scope

The School will consider topological textures across a wide range of physical systems, including skyrmions, knots and links, band structures, 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 young and senior 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 postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, and research-oriented MSc students. A secondary group includes more advanced researchers who wish to broaden their research interests towards the School’s topics. Especially welcome are researchers from Inclusiveness Target Countries. Participation from a wide range of research fields related to the main theme of the School is welcome, with priority given to members of the Polytopo network.

Scope

Program

The program will consists of a series of lectures related to the training Schools theme

Program

Meeting Venue

The training schools will be held at Kardamyli Secondary School, 
 Kalamata - Areopoli Provincial Road. West Mani, Messinia, 240 22, Greece

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.

  • 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 ~€110, 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!

Accommodation Scam Warning

We have been informed of unauthorised emails sent to invited speakers and potential participants, offering to arrange accommodation for POLYTOPO events.
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.

Important notes