SO Basics of Neural Networks 2025

Deep learning (DL) is a family of techniques widely used in multiple fields with excellent results. Unfortunately, DL has a steep learning curve. Fortunately, several domain-specific libraries have been developed to facilitate the use of DL models. For the widespread adoption of these techniques, researchers should be able to design and use their own DL models. Image classification is one of the main applications of DL in astrophysics and offers a convenient way to learn about neural networks.

International Summer School on Advanced Black Hole Physics 'Tales of Black Holes'

Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. From cosmological scales, galactic and stellar scales where black holes are integral pieces in the formation and evolution of different structures, to microscopic scales in which the study of the fabric of spacetime and black hole interiors are interrelated, black holes are ubiquitous in all research areas in which gravity is a prominent actor.

SO-IAA School on Bayesian Statistics

During five half days the school will cover topics from the basics of Bayesian inference over model fitting, computational methods to simulations. Practical exercises will be combined with the theoretical lectures The agenda will include: Basics of Bayesian Inference. A quick review of Bayes theorem, the basics of probability and probability distributions, followed by a fun exercise that introduces Bayesian inference in practice and how to define prior distributions. Finally, some connection to maximum likelihood and linear regression. Bayesian Computation.

Element Abundances and the Chemical Evolution of the Cosmos

The course will be taught in seven sessions of 1.5 hours each. 27 Jan 2025: Cosmic elemental abundances. Data sources. Stellar abundances.

Academic Spanish Course for Foreigners (2025)

The Academic Spanish course for foreigners is designed to facilitate effective communication in academic and profesional contexts. Through a practical and personalized focus, the participants will develop essential linguistic abilities to discuss scientific articles, participate in conferences, give presentations, and collaborate in international projects. The program includes technical vocabulary, beginner and advanced grammar, and simulations of real-life situations.

II Advanced School on Galaxy Evolution

The school is designed for researchers at all career stages who are particularly interested in the formation and evolution of galaxies. The school is ideally positioned to offer an up-to-date scientific perspective on the recent exciting findings in extragalactic research, especially from the JWST and other space- and ground-based facilities. An exciting and bright future for observational astronomy and theoretical advancements awaits the generations of young astronomers, thanks in large part to the array of powerful facilities available currently and also in the near future.

What have we missed in extraterrestrial space?

Biology and philosophy. 50 years of Jacques Monod's "Chance and Necessity".

Azarquiel, the chiseler of ideas

The history of science in Spain has never been a subject that has been valued in its fair measure, even by Spanish scientists themselves today. In this talk we will focus on the figure of Azarquiel, a representative of medieval science who, in the opinion of the speaker, is the greatest Spanish astronomer of all time. The aim of rescuing this and other forgotten scientists is to settle, even if only partially, the historical debt we owe them.