Category: 2018-19

Title: Geometrically convergent simulation of the extrema of Lévy processes   Abstract: We develop a novel Monte Carlo algorithm for the simulation from the joint law of … Read more

Title: An introduction to the Riemann-Hilbert approach to orthogonal polynomials   Abstract: In this talk I will give a superficial introduction to how the direct problem … Read more

Title: I-spaces with finite group action.   Abstract: The category of I-spaces serve as an unstable analog for the category of symmetric spectra. In particular, there … Read more

Title: An introduction to Unconscious bias   This week we have Rowena giving a workshop with the above title. This workshop is considered as a … Read more

Title: Survival analysis with compound random measures.   Abstract:  Vectors of random measures can be used in Bayesian non-parametric survival analysis to extend classical models. In particular … Read more

Title: Counting singular curves on algebraic surfaces   Abstract: The Göttsche conjecture, now a theorem, states that the number of nodal curves on a surface can be … Read more

Title: Colourful, curly haired, but not quite Bob Ross. Abstract: You all probably know the four colour theorem. If you have a map with different countries you … Read more

Note: this session is on Wednesday at 16:00! Chipperfield Extension (building on the other side of the bicycle shed, across from the KBS Sibson exit), … Read more

In this session we (the organizers) will introduce ourselves, explain the aim of the PGR seminars and discuss the most convenient time for the seminars … Read more