Title: The fundamental theorem of algebra, a topological proof. Abstract: The fundamental theorem of algebra says that every polynomial of degree n>0, with real … Read more
All Talks
14 December ~ Christos Sarakasidis (Maths)
Title: Hopkins-Kuhn-Ravenel Theorem (HKR), a link between representation theory and homotopy theory. Abstract: Let G denote an arbitrary group and L be the smallest … Read more
07 December ~ Mariza Spyropoulou (Stats)
Title: Bayesian Computation and Inference using Stan with application in Football Abstract: In this talk, we show how Bayesian Statistics can be applied to football modelling. In this … Read more
30 November ~ Fenia Derezea (Stats)
Title: Model based clustering for young stars clusters Abstract: Model based clustering is a method of fitting finite mixtures models to data in order to … Read more
23 November ~ Jorge Gonzalez
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
16 November ~ Bruno Eijsvogel
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
09 November ~ Nikitas Nikandros (Maths)
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
02 November ~ Rowena Paget
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
26 October ~ Alan Riva (Stats)
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
19 October ~ Ties Laarakker
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