Research Group
Geometry, Groups, and Dynamics - News
Browse news related to the "Geometry, Groups, and Dynamics" group. Find press releases, essential research updates, accolades, and key announcements, as well as insightful interviews, partnerships, and outreach efforts.
Events
13.03.26
Felix Klein – Insights from the Outside Felix Klein – Insights from the Outside
To celebrate International Day of Mathematics, we warmly invite you to the film premiere: "Felix Klein – Insights from the Outside". Join us on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Cinestar Leipzig/Petersbogen to honor the life and work of Felix Klein. Admission free!
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.
Announcements
09.01.26
Mathematics Meets Morality: The Trolley Problem discussed in a Podcast Mathematics Meets Morality: The Trolley Problem discussed in a Podcast
During the DMV Topic Days Felix Klein 2025, a live recording was made for the detektor.fm podcast "Geschichten aus der Mathematik" which was released at the end of the year. Demian Nahuel Goos, Anna Wienhard, and Jürgen Richter-Gebert discussed the trolley problem.
Math Planck People
19.12.25
Laura Lankers Laura Lankers
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!
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.
Events
27.11.25
GTML 2025: Connecting Geometry, Topology, and Machine Learning GTML 2025: Connecting Geometry, Topology, and Machine Learning
The GTML 2025 workshop brought together a wide community of researchers for a full week of exchange at the intersection of geometry, topology, and machine learning. With overwhelming interest, the event highlighted the growing momentum of this rapidly evolving research field.
Math Planck People
18.09.25
Magali Jay Magali Jay
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
12.08.25
Jiajun Shi Jiajun Shi
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!
PhD Life
25.07.25
Congrats on Successful Dissertation Defense Congrats on Successful Dissertation Defense
Fernando Camacho Cadena has successfully defended his doctoral thesis on the symplectic geometry of higher Teichmüller spaces. We warmly congratulate him on this important academic milestone and on his upcoming position at the University of Strasbourg.
Accolades
14.07.25
Anna Wienhard Elected to Academia Europaea Anna Wienhard Elected to Academia Europaea
Our director Anna Wienhard has recently been elected to the Academia Europaea. This independent European association promotes research across Europe, advises governments and international organizations, and supports interdisciplinary and international collaboration in science.
/