High Energy Physics Group
Regular forums for discussion, learning, and staying current with the field.
The HEP Journal Club meets every week for a focused presentation and discussion of a selected paper from the recent or classical literature. Presentations are given by group members on rotation, and all are welcome — including visiting researchers and students from other groups.
Each session begins with a 30-minute presentation followed by open discussion. Papers are announced one week in advance to allow participants to read ahead.
| Date | Presenter | Paper / Topic | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Saumyen Kundu | To be announced | Upcoming |
Papers should be announced to the mailing list at least 7 days prior. Priority is given to recent publications, but classic papers of pedagogical value are also encouraged.
30 minutes presentation + 30 minutes discussion. Slides are optional — blackboard presentations are welcome. Aim to cover motivation, key results, and open questions.
All members are expected to present at least once per semester. Visitors and guests may present by arrangement with the organiser.
The ArXiv Club meets weekly to collectively scan and discuss the latest preprints posted on hep-ph, hep-th, and hep-ex. Rather than a single paper presentation, each session involves multiple members briefly highlighting papers they found interesting, followed by group discussion.
This is a lightly structured, informal session — coffee is provided. The goal is breadth: to keep the whole group aware of what is appearing across the field, not just in their own niche.
| Date | Highlights By | Notable Papers Discussed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | All members | hep-ph listings 10–23 Mar 2026 — focus on BSM & collider topics | Upcoming |
Members submit arXiv IDs to the shared list by Monday evening. Aim for 1–3 papers each. No preparation beyond reading the abstract and skimming is expected.
Each nominator gives a 3–5 minute pitch for their paper. If interest is high, discussion can extend. Sessions are capped at 60 minutes total.
A running list of all discussed papers is maintained on the group's internal wiki for reference. Members are encouraged to add brief notes after sessions.