Masterclass:
Cohomology of arithmetic groups

University of Copenhagen - 8-11 May 2017

The cohomology of arithmetic groups is an important mathematical topic, that lies at the intersection of a number of mathematical fields. In particular, these cohomology groups are algebro-topological invariants, but the information they contain is of deep number-theoretic significance. To study them, mathematicians draw from such diverse fields as algebraic topology, harmonic and complex analysis, and number theory. Our goal is to give students and early career researchers an introduction to these ideas, and to foster future research.

The Masterclass will consist of a lecture series by Andy Putman as well as a few contributed talks about current research.

Lecture series:

• Andy Putman (Notre Dame)
  "Buildings, duality, and the high-dimensional cohomology of arithmetic groups."
  Abstract and references.

Speakers:

• David Sprehn (Copenhagen University)
  "Stable modular cohomology"
• Orsola Tommasi (Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg)
  "Cohomological stabilization of toroidal compactifications of A_g"
• Alexander Kupers (Copenhagen University)
  "Computing K₈(Z)"
• Bena Tshishiku (Harvard University)
  "Geometric cycles"

Venue:

The masterclass will take place at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, with support from the Faculty of Science. See detailed instructions on how to reach Copenhagen and the conference venue.

Prerequisites:

A solid background in group theory and algebraic topology.

Schedule and abstracts:

There will be two lectures series consisting of four talks, and a few contributed talks. 

References, lecture material, and notes:

For references, see the abstract and references for Andy Putman's lecture series. Notes will appear during the workshop. 

Registration and Participants:

The registration has closed. A list of participants can be found here.

Organised by Alexander Kupers and Nathalie Wahl.