Topics
Speakers

Superstring Theory
Mariana Graña - IPhT CEA Saclay

Advanced QFT
Zohar Komargodski - Simons Center for Geometry and Physics, SUNY

Conformal Field Theory
Dalimil Mazáč - IPhT CEA Saclay

Black Hole Thermodynamics
Lárus Thorlacius - University of Iceland

Supergravity
Daniel Waldram - Imperial College London

Welcome to Healthy Minds for Masterminds - FLASH!

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A dynamic series of weekly 45 minutes sessions designed to foster mental wellbeing at Galileo Galilei Institute's PhD Schools. Sessions are facilitated by psychologist and mental health researcher Sarah Speziali, participants are invited to actively engage and open up the conversations on mental health in academia and beyond. Rooted in scientific research, Healthy Minds for Masterminds - FLASH offers an inclusive approach and practical tools to identify, develop, and strengthen mental health resources and emotional awareness to enhance mental wellbeing.

Through the Healthy Minds for Masterminds – FLASH programme, participants will have the opportunity to:
Deepen their understanding of how mental health influences both personal and professional life
Identify and cultivate practical skills and resources that support mental wellbeing
Engage in open, meaningful conversations about mental health in academia and beyond

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Organizers
Lorenzo Bianchi (U. of Torino and INFN Torino)
Daniele Dorigoni (Durham U.)
Dario Francia (U. of Roma Tre and INFN Roma Tre)
Federico Galli (INFN Firenze)
Valentina Giangreco Puletti (U. of Iceland)
Stefano Massai (U. of Padova and INFN Padova)

Contact
lacesschool@gmail.com

Website
https://www.ggi.infn.it/laces/LACES25/index25.html






Talks

Date	Speaker	Title	Type	Useful Links
Nov 24, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Lárus Thorlacius	Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture I	Lecture					Video
Nov 24, 2025 - 14:30-16:15	Zohar Komargodski	Advanced QFT - Lecture I	Lecture					Video
Nov 24, 2025 - 16:15-17:45		Gong Show	Discussion
Nov 25, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Lárus Thorlacius	Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture II	Lecture					Video
Nov 25, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Lárus Thorlacius	Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture III	Lecture					Video
Nov 25, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Nov 25, 2025 - 16:00-17:45	Zohar Komargodski	Advanced QFT - Lecture II	Lecture					Video
Nov 26, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Lárus Thorlacius	Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture IV	Lecture					Video
Nov 26, 2025 - 11:00-12:45		Gong Show	Discussion
Nov 26, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Nov 26, 2025 - 16:00-17:45	Zohar Komargodski	Advanced QFT - Lecture III	Lecture
Nov 27, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Lárus Thorlacius	Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture V	Lecture					Video
Nov 27, 2025 - 11:00-12:45		Gong Show	Discussion
Nov 27, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Nov 27, 2025 - 16:00-17:45	Lárus Thorlacius	Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture VI	Lecture
Nov 28, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Lárus Thorlacius	Black Hole Thermodynamics - Lecture VII	Lecture
Nov 28, 2025 - 11:00-12:45		Q&A 11:15 - 12:15	Discussion
Nov 28, 2025 - 14:30-15:30	Zohar Komargodski	Advanced QFT - Lecture IV 14:00 - 15:45	Lecture
Nov 28, 2025 - 16:00-16:45	Sarah Speziali	Healthy Minds for Masterminds	Discussion
Dec 01, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Mariana Graña	Superstring Theory - Lecture I	Lecture
Dec 01, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Dec 01, 2025 - 16:00-17:45	Mariana Graña	Superstring Theory - Lecture II	Lecture
Dec 02, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Daniel Waldram	Supergravity - Lecture I	Lecture
Dec 02, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Mariana Graña	Superstring Theory - Lecture III	Lecture
Dec 02, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Dec 02, 2025 - 16:00-17:45	Mariana Graña	Superstring Theory - Lecture IV	Lecture
Dec 03, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Daniel Waldram	Supergravity - Lecture II	Lecture
Dec 03, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Mariana Graña	Superstring Theory - Lecture V	Lecture
Dec 03, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Dec 03, 2025 - 16:00-16:45	Sarah Speziali	Healthy Minds for Masterminds	Discussion
Dec 04, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Daniel Waldram	Supergravity - Lecture III	Lecture
Dec 04, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Mariana Graña	Superstring Theory - Lecture VI	Lecture
Dec 04, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Dec 04, 2025 - 16:00-17:45	Mariana Graña	Superstring Theory - Lecture VII	Lecture
Dec 05, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Dalimil Mazáč	Conformal Field Theory - Lecture I	Lecture
Dec 05, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Dalimil Mazáč	Conformal Field Theory - Lecture II	Lecture
Dec 05, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Dec 09, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Dalimil Mazáč	Conformal Field Theory - Lecture III	Lecture
Dec 09, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Dec 09, 2025 - 16:00-17:45	Dalimil Mazáč	Conformal Field Theory - Lecture IV	Lecture
Dec 10, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Dalimil Mazáč	Conformal Field Theory - Lecture V	Lecture
Dec 10, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Daniel Waldram	Supergravity - Lecture IV	Lecture
Dec 10, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Dec 10, 2025 - 16:00-16:45	Sarah Speziali	Healthy Minds for Masterminds	Discussion
Dec 11, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Daniel Waldram	Supergravity - Lecture V	Lecture
Dec 11, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Dalimil Mazáč	Conformal Field Theory - Lecture VI	Lecture
Dec 11, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion
Dec 11, 2025 - 16:00-17:45	Daniel Waldram	Supergravity - Lecture VI	Lecture
Dec 12, 2025 - 09:00-10:45	Daniel Waldram	Supergravity - Lecture VII	Lecture
Dec 12, 2025 - 11:00-12:45	Dalimil Mazáč	Conformal Field Theory - Lecture VII	Lecture
Dec 12, 2025 - 14:30-15:30		Q&A	Discussion