Conference: Quantum Geometry 2022
The Faroe Islands
June 20-24, 2022
The conference will focus on aspects on quantum geometry
- Angelo Lucia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Anna Beliakova, University of Zürich
- Antti Kupiainen, University of Helsinki
- Andrzej Sitarz, the Jagiellonian University, Krakow
- Des Johnston, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
- George Savvidy, NCSR, Demokritos, Athens
- François David, IPhT Saclay, France
- Jakob Bjørnberg, University of Gothenburg
- Jakob Yngvason, University of Vienna
- Jan Ambjørn, University of Copenhagen
- John Wheater, University of Oxford
- Jürg Froehlch, ETH Zürich
- Martin Loebl, Charles University, Prague
- Niels Obers, University of Copenhagen
- Peter Orland, the City University of New York
- Philippe Chassaing, Université de Lorraine
- Renate Loll, Radboud University
- Ryszard Nest, University of Copenhagen
- Sigurdur Stefansson, University of Iceland
- Søren Eilers, University of Copenhagen
- Thordur Jonsson, University of Iceland
Click names for lecture title and abstract
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09:15-10:00 |
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10:00-10:45 |
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10:45-11:15 |
Coffee break |
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11:15-12:00 |
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12:00-13:30 |
Lunch break |
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13:30-14:15 |
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14:15-15:00 |
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15:00-15:30 |
Coffee break |
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15:30-16:00 |
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16:00-16:30 |
Des Johnston |
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16:30-16:45 16:45-17:45 |
Break QMATH PhD and postdoc poster session |
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Dinner on your own |
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Wednesday June 22 |
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08:45-09:30 |
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09:30-10:15 |
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10:15-10:30 |
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10:30-11:15 |
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11.45-12:30 |
Lunch break |
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12:30 14:00:16:00 |
Bus departs for Vestmanna Boat trip to Vestmannabjørgini (depending on the weather forecast) |
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16:30:18:30 18:30 |
Social event and refreshments at Bergfinnur’s place Skálavegur 12, Vestmanna Bus departs for Tórshavn |
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Thursday June 23 |
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09:15-10:00 |
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10:00-10:45 |
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10:45-11:15 |
Coffee break |
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11:15-12:00 |
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12:00-13:30 |
Lunch break |
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13:30-14:15 |
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15:00-15:30 |
Coffee break |
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15:30-16:00 |
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16:00-16:30 |
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19:00-22:00 |
Dinner at Hotel Føroyar, Oyggjarvegur 45, Tórshavn. |
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Friday June 24 |
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10:45-11:15 |
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12:00-13:00 |
Lunch break and farewell |
Conference Venue
The conference will take place at:
Læraraskúlin
Frælsid 20, Tórshavn
The Faroe Islands
It takes approximately 30 minutes to walk from both Hotel Brandan and Hotel Føroyar to the conference venue.
Find your way in Tórshavn by Google Maps
Public Transportation
Public transport around the islands is efficient and wallet-friendly as ferries are government-subsidized and can cost as little as DKK 15. If you purchase multi-day Travel Cards (DKK 500 for 4 days), they can be used on all buses and ferries, with the exception of the one to Mykines. Additionally, you can catch a bus that travels around Tórshavn, including to the historic village of Kirjubøur. If you have the time to travel according to the pace of the timetables, you won’t need to rent a car or book a bus tour.
More information about getting around in buses and ferries.
The timetables and prices for the public transport can be found on ssl.fo. They also have travel cards that cover all their network the only exception being the ferry to Mykines. You can buy the travel card at the information desk at the airport in Vágar or at Farstøðin, the main bus terminal in Tórshavn.
All ferries accept credit card, but the you need cash for the busses (with exception of route 300 between the airport and Tórshavn – here you can also pay with card)
Airport Shuttle
The time schedule for bus 300 between Vágar Airport and Tórshavn. It takes approx. 40 minutes from Vágar Airport to Tórshavn. Taxies can also be pre-booked or hired. More information on how to get to and from the airport.
Mainly invited speakers with an accompanying partner are accommodated at:
Hotel Føroyar
Oyggjarvegur 45
FO-100 Tórshavn
+298 317500
johanna@hotelforoyar.com
QMATH and other speakers are staying at:
Hotel Brandan
Oknarvegur 2
FO -100, Tórshavn
Faroe Islands
+298 309200
groups@hotelbrandan.fo
If you’re looking at trying traditional Faroese food (fermented lamb and fish, rye bread, blood sausage and stewed rhubarb), check out the new restaurant, Ræst (the Faroese word for “fermentation”).
Other excellent restaurants that serve Faroese produce include Barbara Fish House, Katrina Christiansen, Áarstova and ROKS.
Places like Angus Steakhouse, Italian-inspired Toscana and Restaurant Hafnia serve great steaks. Other good restaurants are Skeiva Pakkhús (an Italian inspired restaurant) and The Tarv (Grill House).
For vegan/vegetarian eaters, newly opened Restaurant Ruts is the place to go.
Good cafés include Brell, Kaffihúsið, Gómagott, Kafé Umami, and Kafé Kaspar in Tórshavn Check out the Faroes’ only juice bar at No 12.
Please register for the boat trip/social event on June 22 and conference dinner on June 23, including your food restrictions, no later than June 10.
