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Public Lecture by Sir Steven Cowley

Join the School of Physics and Astronomy at 50 George Square on Tuesday 6th January for a drinks reception followed by a lecture from Sir Steven Cowley!

Public Lecture by Sir Steven Cowley

About Public Lecture by Sir Steven Cowley

Please join us at 50 George Square for a drinks reception followed by a lecture by Sir Steven Cowley (PPPL).

Sir Steven Cowley will also be speaking the New Directions of Theoretical Physics 5 conference. New Directions in Theoretical Physics is a series of international conferences organised by the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, aiming to highlight the outstanding issues and stimulate an exchange of ideas across all areas of contemporary theoretical physics.

For more information on the conference please visit the webpage here: higgs.ph.ed.ac.uk/workshops/new-directions-in-theoretical-physics-5/

Location: G.03, 50 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9JU

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