Algebra and geometry from Africa (A Mathematics for Humanity Programme)

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Algebra and geometry from Africa (A Mathematics for Humanity Programme)

 05 - 16 May 2025

Edinburgh Futures Institute

 Enquiries

  • Praise Adeyemo, University of Ibadan
  • Liana Heuberger, Aix-Marseille Universite
  • Diane Maclagan, University of Warwick
  • Gregory Sankaran, University of Bath
  • David Ssevviiri , Makerere University

About:

The first week of the workshop consisted of broader introductory talks and exercises in algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.  In the second week participants focused in smaller groups on research topics. Topics included birational geometry, K-stability, toric degenerations, and special classes of modules in commutative algebra.

Programme:

MONDAY 5 MAY
Welcome and introductions
Refreshments
Talk A + Exercise
Lunch
Small Group Exercises
Refreshments
Participant mini-talks
TUESDAY 6 MAY
Talk B +Exercise
Refreshments
Talk C + Exercise
Lunch
Small Group Exercises
Refreshments
Participant mini-talks
WEDNESDAY 7 MAY
Talk A +Exercise
Refreshments
Talk C + Exercise
Lunch
Small Group Exercises
Refreshments
Participant mini-talks
THURSDAY 8 MAY
Talk B +Exercise
Refreshments
Talk A + Exercise
Lunch
Small Group Exercises
Refreshments
Participant mini-talks
Workshop dinner
FRIDAY 9 MAY
Talk B +Exercise
Refreshments
Talk C + Exercise
Lunch
Small Group Exercises
Refreshments
Participant mini-talks