Upcoming Seminars and Lectures

An interdisciplinary MIAPbP programme advancing research on massive stars from formation to final fate. [more]

Registration and abstract submission for the ORIGINS RU-D Science Day close on September 7, 2026. [more]

Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Chemical Reaction Networks: from Cell Metabolism to Design Principles for Synthetic Life [more]

Track 1 of the LMU Open Science Summer School 2026 introduces early career researchers to open science practices, covering preregistration, computationally reproducible workflows, and FAIR data sharing. The track is available in-person and online; public lectures are accessible to anyone, while hands-on workshops require a separate application. [more]

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Der öffentliche Abendvortrag beleuchtet, wie sich das Universum von den ersten Naturgesetzen über die Entstehung von Sternen, Galaxien und Schwarzen Löchern bis hin zur Möglichkeit von Leben entwickelt hat, und zeigt, wie kleine Abweichungen vom Gleichgewicht am Anfang darüber entschieden haben, was daraus wurde. [more]

Track 2 of the LMU Open Science Summer School 2026 equips early career researchers and research support staff with pedagogical skills to promote open science through teaching. No prior teaching experience is required. The track is available in-person and online. [more]

Weekly institute seminar at MPA featuring current research in astrophysics and cosmology. About 60 minutes including questions; open to the MPA community and guests. [more]

In each seminar there are typically two talks of 30 min each (20 min of presentation followed by 10 min of discussion). Other schedules may be arranged upon request.If you are interested in giving a talk, then please contact Patricia Diego , Rosie Talbot or Ruediger Pakmor. [more]

In each seminar there are typically two talks of 30 min each (20 min of presentation followed by 10 min of discussion). Other schedules may be arranged upon request.If you are interested in giving a talk, then please contact Patricia Diego , Rosie Talbot or Ruediger Pakmor. [more]

Cookies and coffee from 3 p.m. [more]

The ORIGINS RU-D Science Day is a one-day in-person workshop bringing together scientists from across the Munich area working on the implications of cosmic evolution for habitability across various scales. [more]

The colloquium will start with coffee around 10:30 a.m., and the talk will begin at 11 a.m. [more]

The event celebrates the official inauguration of the Munich Center for Geoastronomy, bringing together researchers in Earth and planetary sciences, astrophysics, and related disciplines to explore the connections between Earth, planets, exoplanets, and the cosmos. [more]

NUCLEI 2026 is a five-day ESO workshop focused on the structural and dynamical diversity of galactic nuclei, covering nuclear star clusters, intermediate-mass black holes, supermassive black holes, stripped galactic nuclei, and ultra-compact dwarfs. The workshop provides a forum to assess recent progress, present first results from new facilities, and discuss the future of galaxy nuclei science. [more]

IR2026 is an ESO conference on thermal infrared astronomy, examining the legacy of current facilities such as VISIR, MATISSE, ERIS, and JWST/MIRI, and preparing the community for upcoming instruments including ELT/METIS, VLTI/NOTT, TAO/MIMIZUKU, and future space missions. Registration is open. [more]

This workshop brings together theoretical and experimental experts to address key questions in neutrino astrophysics, including cosmic neutrino sources, multi-messenger synergies, and future detection strategies. [more]