A Glimpse into IHES: A virtual event on 7 December, introduced by the French Ambassador to the US

Friends of IHES | November 20, 2020

The friendship between IHES and the United States has been a privileged one since the Institute’s early days. Now more than twenty years ago, Friends of IHES was born to honor and strengthen the relationship between IHES and American...

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Sixty years of history of IHES

Friends of IHES | November 17, 2020

On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, IHES wanted to highlight the treasures of its archives by gathering them in a book. Anne-Sandrine Paumier, a science historian and specialist in French mathematical life, and Josselin Blieck, a historian and...

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Vaughan Jones, eminent mathematician close to IHES, passed away

Friends of IHES | September 11, 2020

Vaughan Jones, former invited professor at IHES and a Board member of Friends of IHES, died at the age of 67. IHES was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of distinguished mathematician Vaughan Jones. After having obtained a...

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Paris-Saclay University, with IHES as a founding member, ranked 1st in the world for mathematics

Friends of IHES | September 2, 2020

In order to respond to the challenge of international competition for education, research and innovation, some of the most renowned institutions in France, including IHES, joined forces in 2014 within a Community of universities and institutions, founding the Paris-Saclay...

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During lockdown, the scientific community continues to meet and collaborate online

Friends of IHES | April 10, 2020

While the spread of COVID-19 has forced the scientific community to cancel seminars and conferences around the world, researchers are getting organised and recreating this essential part of their community life. They are finding new ways to meet, discuss...

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