CTMP in a nutshell

The Centre for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics (CTMP) is a communications platform for the theoretical and mathematical physicists dispersed over the Physics and Applied Mathematics departments of UCT. As an inter-departmental research unit it is devoted to the promotion of interdisciplinary research in the areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Cosmology and General Relativity, Theoretical Physics (High Energy-Particle and Astro-Particle Physics, String Theory), and Applied Mathematics. It strives to nurture the exchange of new concepts and ideas between its members and a veritable stream of international visitors. As a natural consequence this immerses our students in a lively research environment on par with leading institutions worldwide, featuring weekly research seminars, post-graduate lecture series, workshops, conferences, and summer schools.

Short history: 1984: Founded as the Institute for Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics (ITPA) with Jan Rafelski as director until 1987. 1989: D.R. Matravers takes directorship. 1990: C.A. Dominguez takes charge. 2008: Igor Barashenkov becomes director, name changed to Centre for Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics (CTPA). 2010: Name changed to Centre for Theoretical & Mathematical Physics (CTMP). 2011: Heribert Weigert takes directorship.

Seminars

Some of our seminars can be publicly accessed on CTMP's YouTube channel.

Visitor program

CTMP is hosting academic visitors. We are offering office space and and a lively academic environment to those interested in interacting with us. Please contact any of our members to apply for a visit.