Programs Quantum Gravity PhD: UK/EU Suggestions Wanted

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The discussion centers on finding suitable PhD programs in quantum gravity, particularly in the UK and Europe. The original poster expresses interest in loop quantum gravity and mentions Renate Loll at Utrecht as a potential supervisor, though she is currently not focused on applications. Suggestions include the Perimeter Institute and Waterloo Physics in Canada, where Lee Smolin, a notable figure in loop quantum gravity, is affiliated. Additional recommendations point to research teams at the Max Planck Institute and Imperial College London, as well as mentioning Carlo Rovelli's university in Marseille. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for more focused opportunities in loop quantum gravity within Europe.
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hi everyone

i was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for particularly good places to do a phd in quantum gravity? in the uk or around europe in particular? most theoretical physics positions seem to be focused on high energy theory or strings. i am particularly interested in loop quantum gravity or similar approaches. renate loll in utrecht for example would be exactly the kind of person i'd be interested in doing a phd under however she does not seem to be inerested in applications at present. so if anybody has any suggestions that would be nice!
 
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Try the Perimeter Institute or Waterloo Physics in Canada. I believe Peter Smolin, a big name in LQG is at Perimeter. I don't know much about European universities.
 
JasonJo said:
Try the Perimeter Institute or Waterloo Physics in Canada. I believe Peter Smolin, a big name in LQG is at Perimeter. I don't know much about European universities.

I think you mean Lee Smolin.
 
http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/research/teams/quantumGravity/index.html
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/theoreticalphysics/research

...but do look into Perimeter:
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Scientific/Research/Quantum_Gravity/
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/Scientific/Research/Quantum_Foundations/
 
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robphy said:
I think you mean Lee Smolin.

Haha wow, yes, how in the hell did I write Peter Smolin?

And I would like to add this university (the university where Carlo Rovelli is employed): http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~rovelli/.
 

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