On November 25, 1915, Einstein presented the field equations of General Relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences. A hundred and ten years later, we celebrate the remarkable progress of the field of strong gravity — its many achievements, the 15th anniversary of the Aveiro Gr@v group (est. 2010), and a decade since the first detection of gravitational waves. Click here for more details.
Celebrating Strong Gr@vity - One day workshop at the U. Aveiro
General Relativity is a revolutionary achievement that forever changed our understanding of space, time, and gravity. A century and more later, Einstein’s theory continues to inspire and guide research into some of the most fascinating and extreme phenomena in the universe.
Celebrating 110 years of General Relativity:
Over the past 110 years, General Relativity has evolved from a bold theoretical framework into one of the cornerstones of modern physics. Its predictions — from the bending of light by gravity to the expansion of the universe — have been confirmed with ever-increasing precision. Today, General Relativity underpins astrophysics, cosmology, and gravitational-wave science, continuing to challenge and refine our understanding of the cosmos.
Celebrating 15 years of the Aveiro Gr@v group:
Founded in 2010, the Aveiro Gr@v group has grown into a dynamic hub for research in strong gravity, black holes and compact objects, gravitational waves, and related areas of theoretical, mathematical and computational physics. Over the past 15 years, the group has contributed to cutting-edge discoveries, fostered international collaborations, and trained new generations of scientists dedicated to exploring the frontiers of Einstein’s legacy.
Celebrating 10 years since the first detection of gravitational waves:
In 2015, a century after Einstein’s prediction, humanity heard the universe in a new way with the first direct detection of gravitational waves by LIGO. This discovery opened an entirely new window on the cosmos, allowing us to observe the mergers of black holes and neutron stars and to study gravity in its most extreme form. Ten years on, gravitational-wave astronomy stands as a vibrant and expanding field — a living testament to the enduring power of General Relativity.
All these ephemerids are going to be celebrated in a one day event on 25 Nov 25.
Venue: Sala Sousa Pinto (Maths Dept, U. Aveiro) and online.
Schedule (Lisbon time):
10H15 - Opening (C. Herdeiro, D. Torres, J. F. Mendes and L. Castro)
Session 1 - History and Context
10H30 - C. Herdeiro
10H40 - V. Cardoso (online)
10H50 - J. Lemos (online)
Session 2 - Research lines/visions
11H00 - E. Radu
11H10 - P. Cunha
11H20 - M. Zilhão
11H30 - H. Olivares
11H40 - P. Sá
11H50 - A. Morais
Group lunch/Discussion (12H00 - 15H00)
Session 3 - Testemonies (former members/collaborators)
15H00 - A. Onofre
15H10 - Roman Paschnik
15H20 - R. Potting (online)
15H30 - L. Crispino (online)
15H40 - D. Nunez (online)
15H50 - M. Wang (online)
16H00 - N. Sanchis-Gual (online)
16H10 - C. Benone (online)
16H20 - J. C. Degollado (online)
16H30 - H. Lima Junior (online)
16H40 - A. Pombo
16H50 - M. Carrasco (online)
Coffee Break (17H00 - 17H30)
Session 4 - Testemonies (former members/collaborators)
17H30 - M Sampaio
17H40 - G. Raposo
17H50 - N. Santos
18H00 - L. Annulli (online)
18H10 - F. Coelho (online)
18H20 - H. Runarsson (online)
18H30 - Closing (C. Herdeiro)
20H00 - Dinner (Venue: TBA)
List of participants (on site):
TBA
Poster credits (P. Cunha and C. Herdeiro - image generated by IA).
Contact for further info: herdeiro@ua.pt