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GRoup theory In Padova

7 – 11 September 2026

Ready to get a GRIP on research?

GRIP 2026 is an intensive, week-long workshop designed for early-career mathematicians to immerse themselves in collaborative research in group theory and related areas.

The heart of the workshop lies in small working groups, where participants tackle a predefined research project chosen from 6 proposed topics spanning diverse areas of group theory and its applications. This is a unique chance to work on new problems, explore fresh ideas, and gain hands-on experience in independent research.

Each group, composed of 4–5 members, is guided by an experienced young researcher, collaborating closely to produce new results and potentially develop original publications. Participants will join one research group only, selected during the application process, ensuring focused and meaningful collaboration.

The workshop format is designed to spark scientific exchange, build lasting professional connections, and foster concrete collaborations that extend beyond the event.

Eligibility: participants must either hold a PhD obtained in 2023 or later, or be PhD students who started their program before January 2025.

Participation is limited, and applications will be reviewed through a selection process.

Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Check the dedicated page for information on how to apply!

Group Leaders and Projects

Urban Jezernik
University of Ljubljana

Project: Diameters of Representations

(Lie groups and Lie algebras, represenatation theory, growth in groups)

Prerequisites: Some knowledge in representation theory of Lie groups and their Lie algebras.

Stacey Law
University of Birmingham

Project: Sylow restriction in the representation theory of symmetric and related groups

(Representation theory, algebraic combinatorics)

Prerequisites: Some knowledge in finite group theory and representation theory (character theory).

Marco Moraschini
with Francesco Milizia
University of Bologna

Project: Bounded cohomology of groups and spaces

(Group cohomology and singular cohomology of spaces, Amenability)

Prerequisites: Some knowledge in Group cohomology, Singular cohomology of spaces and amenable groups.

Lleonard Rubio y Degrassi
University of Padova

Project: The Hochschild cohomology of a group algebra

(Hochschild cohomology, representation theory)

Prerequisites: Some knowledge in finite group theory (ideally finite groups of Lie type) and group cohomology.

Mima Stanojkovski
University of Trento

Project: Small p-groups and their tensors

(Structure of p-groups and their enumeration)

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in finite group theory (nilpotent groups, in particular), and, ideally, some familiarity with computer algebra systems such as GAP and Magma.

Carolina Vallejo Rodríguez
University of Florence

Project: Odd degree characters, fields of values and restriction to Sylow 2-subgroups

(Character Theory, Global-Local problems)

Prerequisites: Background on finite group theory, Galois theory (cyclotomic fields) and character theory.

Participants are kindly asked to acknowledge the event and its sponsors in any publications resulting from the research carried out during the workshop. Each publication should include an acknowledgment such as:

“The authors gratefully acknowledge the GRIP 2026 — Group theory in Padova workshop and its supporting institutions (including GNSAGA-INdAM) for fostering the collaboration that led to this work.”

Organizers and Contacts

Organizers: Francesca Cavalieri, Martino Garonzi, Valentina Grazian, Nowras Otmen.

For any questions or further information, please contact the organizers at grip@math.unipd.it .

Sponsors and Support

$Università di Padova - DM$ $INdAM$ $unife$