(March 16, 2026) The Mathematical Research Institute Oberwolfach (MFO), Germany and the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS), Kyoto University, Japan invite proposals for a Tandem Workshop taking place simultaneously in a hybrid format at MFO and RIMS.
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(March 9, 2026) The Oberwolfach Research Institute for Mathematics (MFO), Germany, and the Australian Mathematical Research Institute MATRIX invite proposals for a Tandem Workshop taking place simultaneously in a hybrid format at MATRIX and MFO in the week of 5-10 September 2027.
(February 27, 2026) Four new snapshots of modern mathematics from Oberwolfach have just been published and are now freely available for download.
(February 3, 2026) We are proud to announce that Prof. Dr. Gerhard Huisken, Director of MFO and Professor of mathematics at the University of Tübingen, has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in recognition of outstanding service and exceptional contributions to mathematics. We warmly congratulate Professor Huisken on this well-deserved distinction.
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(December 15, 2025) The schedule of the short-term programs in 2027 is now published. It contains the final list of Workshops and half-size Workshops that have been approved for 2027, as well as fixed time slots for Mini-Workshops and Oberwolfach Seminars for which proposals can now be submitted.
(December 12, 2025) Ph.D. students and postdocs are invited to apply for the Oberwolfach Seminars in 2026. The seminars are organized by leading experts in the field. They are aimed at promising early career researchers from all over the world and introduce participants to particular interesting developments.