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Mathematical Rigour and Physics Workshop</div>
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June 15-17, 2026</div>
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University of Bristol, UK</div>
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<b>Registration deadline: June 12</b></div>
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The Department of Philosophy at the University of Bristol will be hosting a workshop titled “Mathematical Rigour and Physics.” on June 15-17, 2026</div>
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The boundary between mathematics and physics has often been a source of tension. This tension frequently revolves around a central notion: mathematical rigour. Although the concept has been discussed in history, philosophy, and mathematics itself, there has
been relatively little discussion of its relationship to physics. Physics is often considered unrigorous; however, given that there is no single agreed-upon notion of rigour even within mathematics, it becomes unclear exactly why physics is regarded as unrigorous,
and whether it should be.</div>
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This interdisciplinary workshop will bring together researchers from various fields to discuss both descriptive and normative notions of rigour in physics, as well as the influence of this topic on the concept of rigour in mathematics. The central, but non-exhaustive
questions of the workshop will include the following:</div>
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- Is there a possibly implicit notion of rigour in physics?</div>
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- Should there be rigour in physics? If so, to what extent?</div>
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- Is there a difference in rigour between theoretical physics and mathematical physics?</div>
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- Can degrees of rigour be accepted when comparing and contrasting mathematical physics with mathematical practice? Should they be?</div>
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Keynote Speakers: </div>
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James Fraser (Aix-marseille University)</div>
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Miklós Rédei (LSE)</div>
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Kasia Rejzner (University of York)</div>
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Tony Short (University of Bristol)</div>
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Sylvia Wenmackers (KU Leuven)</div>
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Workshop schedule and book of abstracts can be found on our website: <span style="color: rgb(186, 124, 255);">
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Attendance is free, but for organisational reasons, please register by sending an email to rami.jreige@bristol.ac.uk</div>
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Organising Committee: Rami Jreige, Richard Pettigrew, Karim Thebault</div>
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Dr. Rami Jreige<br>
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British Academy International Fellowship Award Holder</div>
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Department of Philosophy</div>
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University of Bristol<br>
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