Events
23.07.26
ICM 2026 – MPI MiS at the World's Leading Mathematics Congress ICM 2026 – MPI MiS at the World's Leading Mathematics Congress
The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2026 opens today in Philadelphia – bringing together the world's leading mathematicians for one of the most prestigious events in the field. We are proud to be part of this global gathering with contributions to the scientific program, an international film premiere, and an exhibition booth.
Events
05.07.26
Algomanet Summer School 2026 Algomanet Summer School 2026
The Algomanet Summer School 2026 brought together early-career researchers from across Europe in Leipzig. A diverse program of lectures, exercises, and discussion sessions provided in-depth insights into recent developments in extremal combinatorics and fostered scientific exchange within the network.
PhD Life
29.06.26
Your Voice in the PhD Community Your Voice in the PhD Community
Following the recent election, Angelo El Saliby, Leon Sebastian Duensing, and Sanjay Puneet Verma will serve as the new PhD representatives of our institute. We congratulate them and wish them every success in their new role.
Accolades
21.05.26
László Székelyhidi Named Honorary Fellow of St John’s College László Székelyhidi Named Honorary Fellow of St John’s College
St John’s College has appointed our director László Székelyhidi as an Honorary Fellow, recognizing his outstanding achievements and longstanding connection to the college. We extend our heartfelt congratulations.
(Photo credit: St John’s College)
Math Planck People
28.04.26
Marco Inversi Marco Inversi
Research at MPI MiS is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who pursue it. Our Math Planck People portrait series gives a face to our research and introduces the personalities that make up our institute - our scientists & staff. Meet our brilliant minds!
Math Planck People
10.03.26
Xi-Yuan (Bruce) Yin Xi-Yuan (Bruce) Yin
Research at MPI MiS is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who pursue it. Our Math Planck People portrait series gives a face to our research and introduces the personalities that make up our institute - our scientists & staff. Meet our brilliant minds!
Math Planck People
20.01.26
New Impetus from Three New Research Groups New Impetus from Three New Research Groups
Last year, we have been pleased to welcome three new research group leaders to our institute. They enrich both the breadth of our research topics and the inspiring collaborative atmosphere at the institute. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Anna Parlak, Dani Kaufman, and Bian Wu.
Events
02.12.25
Dies Academicus at Leipzig University Dies Academicus at Leipzig University
On the occasion of the 616th Dies Academicus, the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science invites you to a festive colloquium on December 2, 2025.
Math Planck People
21.10.25
Mikhail Glazkov Mikhail Glazkov
Research at MPI MiS is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who pursue it. Our Math Planck People portrait series gives a face to our research and introduces the personalities that make up our institute - our scientists & staff. Meet our brilliant minds!
Math Planck People
03.09.25
Daniel Kráľ Daniel Kráľ
Research at MPI MiS is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who pursue it. Our Math Planck People portrait series gives a face to our research and introduces the personalities that make up our institute - our scientists & staff. Meet our brilliant minds!
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Institute News
Announcements
05.08.26
Anna Wienhard Is Part of New Simons Collaboration Anna Wienhard Is Part of New Simons Collaboration
We are pleased to share that our director Anna Wienhard is part of the newly launched Simons Collaboration on Discrete Subgroups of Lie Groups, bringing together representation theory, geometry and probability theory to reveal new insights into the mathematical structures.
The first Summer School of the Simons Collaboration will be hosted at our institute in May 2027.
Job Openings
30.07.26
Aushilfskraft (m/w/d) Aushilfskraft (m/w/d)
Das Max-Planck-Institut für Mathematik in den Naturwissenschaften (MPI MiS) sucht für die Verwaltung zum 1. Oktober 2026 eine Aushilfskraft (m/w/d).
Events
23.07.26
ICM 2026 – MPI MiS at the World's Leading Mathematics Congress ICM 2026 – MPI MiS at the World's Leading Mathematics Congress
The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2026 opens today in Philadelphia – bringing together the world's leading mathematicians for one of the most prestigious events in the field. We are proud to be part of this global gathering with contributions to the scientific program, an international film premiere, and an exhibition booth.
PhD Life
22.07.26
Leonie Kayser Earns PhD and Joins University of Bern Leonie Kayser Earns PhD and Joins University of Bern
After successfully defending her doctoral thesis on “Computation and Complexity in Algebraic Geometry” Leonie Kayser will begin a new chapter this September as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bern. Heartfelt congratulations!
Math Planck People
20.07.26
Marie Trin Marie Trin
Research at MPI MiS is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who pursue it. Our Math Planck People portrait series gives a face to our research and introduces the personalities that make up our institute - our scientists & staff. Meet our brilliant minds!
Accolades
17.07.26
Guido Montúfar Joins MATH+ Visiting Scholar Program Guido Montúfar Joins MATH+ Visiting Scholar Program
Our group leader Guido F. Montúfar is spending the summer at TU Berlin as a MATH+ Visiting Scholar, where he is hosted by Benjamin Gess. The MATH+ Visiting Scholar Program promotes international scientific exchange by supporting extended research stays of outstanding researchers. We wish Guido a successful and inspiring time in Berlin!
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