SUMMER SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

12 July – 12 August 2026

Academic Overview

The Summer School of Mathematical Physics offers an intensive programme of advanced lectures exploring key topics at the intersection of mathematics and theoretical physics. Participants will gain insight into modern concepts such as homological methods in mathematical physics, Yang–Mills theory, quantum graphs and their spectral properties, holonomy groups in differential geometry, and geometric approaches in mechanics and numerical methods. The programme also touches on selected topics from gravitational physics, including black holes and thermodynamics. Alongside the academic programme, participants will be introduced to selected aspects of Czech language, culture, and historical heritage.

Programme Structure

4 teaching days per week (Monday to Thursday)
Opening Ceremony and introductory city tour at the beginning of the programme
Each week, you'll learn the essentials of the Czech language, culture, and historical heritage
Guided excursions to local attractions every Wednesday
Closing Ceremony and Farewell Party at the end of the programme

Attendance

Active participation in all scheduled activities is required
Prior notice must be given in case of absence
Unexcused absence may result in denial of the Certificate of Participation

Program Overview

Arrival date: July 12, 2026

Lectures and practical topics

Introduction to deformation quantization
BRST-BFV formalism in Poisson Geometry

Activities

Registration
Opening ceremony
City tour
Guided trip

Lectures and practical topics

Introduction to deformation quantization
Introduction to homogenization theory
BRST-BFV formalism in Poisson Geometry
Introduction to holonomy groups

Activities

Czech culture and language class
Guided trip

Lectures and practical topics

Introduction to holonomy groups
Spectral and resonance properties of quantum graphs

Activities

Czech culture and language class
Guided trip

Lectures and practical topics

Introduction to Yang-Mills theory, instantons and twistor spaces
From Horizons to Heat: The Thermodynamic Nature of Black Holes

Activities

Czech culture and language class
Guided trip
Closing ceremony
Farewell party

Detailed program

Cost and fees

Entrance fee 400 EUR

accommodation,
lectures,
Certificate of Attendance,
guided city tour (4 entrance fees) and guides for trips,
opening and closing ceremony,
farewell party,
luncheson lecture days,
and travel expenses for guided trips.

optional trips and entrance fees,
public transport pass (more about public transport in Hradec Králové),
food (except lunches on lecture days and farewell party),
costs for obtaining passport,
visa or other travel documents,
insurance etc.

How to register in 3 steps

1. Application form

Fill in the Application form for summer school of your choose.
Please note that you can apply for only one programme.

Deadline for registration and payment: 30. 4. 2026

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2. Registration

Do the Registration into our system called Stag.
Need help? Download our step-by-step guide. Download Guide

COMPLETE REGISTRATION

3. Payment

After submitting your application and completing your registration in the STAG system, please follow the payment instructions.
Please send confirmation of payment to fos.summerschool@uhk.cz

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Where

The Faculty of Science is situated in the heart of Hradec Králové, on the University Campus Na Soutoku. Address: Hradecká 1285, Hradec Králové 500 03, Czech Republic

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Accommodation

Accommodation is provided free of charge in student dormitories. Rooms for 2–3 people include a shared bathroom and access to a fully equipped shared kitchen. Laundry rooms with washing machines are also available. Upon arrival, students are required to pay a deposit of 2,000 CZK!

Trips in Hradec Králové

During the summer school, we will organize various trips for you. You can also plan your own weekend trips from Friday to Sunday. For suggestions on interesting places to visit in Hradec Králové, please refer to the following website.

TIPS TO TRIPS