########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 1st Scientific ICRANet Meeting in Armenia – Black Holes: the largest energy sources in the universe - Program 1.2. NARDA 2014, Fullerton 1.3. NEB16: Recent Developments in Gravity - GR@GR (2nd announcement) 1.4. XXI SIGRAV Conference on General Relativity and Gravitational Physics, Alessandria 1.5. Probing the fundamental nature of spacetime with the Renormalization Group, Stockholm 1.6. IUCSS Workshop on Gravitational Tests of Lorentz Invariance, Bloomington 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc Position in Theoretical Physics, Oldenburg 2.2. Post-doctoral Fellowship at School of Physics, IISER-TVM 3. News 3.1. Galaxies: Special Issue "Advances in Gravitational Research" 3.2. Nominations open for the 2015 Einstein Prize 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity: "The Confrontation between General Relativity and Experiment" 3.4. David Radice awarded 2014 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 1st Scientific ICRANet Meeting in Armenia – Black Holes: the largest energy sources in the universe - Program --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2014/06/02/1st-scientific-icranet-meeting-in-ar... Starting: 2014-06-30 to 2014-07-04 Location: Yerevan, Armenia Additional Information: http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/meetings/registration_armenia2014.htm Contact: marziomaria.cimini[AT]icranet.org The Physics of Black Holes dominates some of the most energetic astrophysical phenomena in the Universe. The formation of a Black Holes appear to be related to the emission of a Gamma Ray Burst (GRB), the most energetic transient phenomena in the Universe. The basic mechanism appear to be the creation of electron positron pairs plasma occurring by vacuum polarization process around a Kerr-Newman Black Hole by the Heisenberg-Euler-Schwinger mechanism. An effort of reaching such an extreme electromagnetic quantum regime is being currently approached also in MegaJoule Laser Projects in Europe, Russia, USA. In addition a prolonged emission appear to be related to rotating electromagnetic Black Holes in microquasars. The presence of Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs) of 10^8 and 10^9 solar masses appear to be related to active galactic nuclei, Blazars and Quasars. There is the possibility that, unlike the stellar mass Black Holes, which are formed by the gravitational collapse of ba ryonic matter, the SMBHs can originate from the gravitational collapse of Dark Matter. This meeting will address both observational/experimental and theoretical aspects. From an observational point of view results obtained from very high energy observatories from the ground such as HESS, MAGIC, AUGER and from next generation instruments will be reviewed. Similarly will be reviewed the observations from Space Observatories in X and Gamma Rays such as Agile, Fermi, Swift, MAXI and NuStar. The complementary observations in Microwave and infrared bands from Planck mission will be presented. Ongoing progress for experimental facilities to look for coincidence with Gravitational waves detectors and Neutrinos detectors will be also reviewed. From a theoretical point of view attention will be given to progress in understanding quantum and classical phenomena related to the physics of Black Holes and to the process of extraction of the Black Hole Energy. Before the 1st Scientific ICRANet Meeting “Black Holes: the largest energy sources in the Universe” from June 30 to July 4, an IRAP PhD School for graduate students will be organized from June 28 to June 29 in Aghveran. Registrations to both the meeting and the school are now possible at the web page <a href="http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/meetings/registration_armenia2014.htm">http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/meetings/registration_armenia2014.htm</a> The registration fee is 300 EUR including the admission to all sessions of the meeting and the school, coffee breaks and proceedings. The registration fee is 100 EUR for who attends ONLY the first two days (28-29 June – IRAP school) which include transportation from the Yerevan airport, accommodation and meals. The registration fee for who attends ONLY the second week (30 June-4 July – Meeting) is: 100 EUR for students, postdocs and participants from former Soviet Union countries and 200 EUR for other participants. A preliminary program of the meeting can be found here: <a href="http://www.icranet.org/images/stories/Meetings/meetingArmenia2014/preliminary_program.pdf">http://www.icranet.org/images/stories/Meetings/meetingArmenia2014/preliminary_program.pdf</a> Please download the poster from: <a href="http://www.icranet.org/images/stories/Meetings/meetingArmenia2014/Poster_Armenia_Yerevan_2014.pdf">http://www.icranet.org/images/stories/Meetings/meetingArmenia2014/Poster_Armenia_Yerevan_2014.pdf</a> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. NARDA 2014, Fullerton --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=9485 Starting: 2014-08-21 to 2014-08-22 Location: Fullerton, CA, USA Additional Information: http://physics.fullerton.edu/gwpac/news/169-narda-2014 Contact: jread[AT]fullerton.edu The 2014 Numerical and Analytical Relativity and Data Analysis (NARDA) Meeting will take place at California State University, Fullerton on August 21, 2014 - Friday, August 22, 2014. The purpose of this meeting is to bring together numerical relativists, analytic relativists, and gravitational-wave astronomers to discuss progress and challenges in gravitational-wave source modeling and data analysis in the advanced detector era. While there is no fee for the meeting, we ask that participants register so that we can allocate limited space for contributed talks. For more information, including travel, lodging, and registration, please see the meeting web page at http://physics.fullerton.edu/gwpac/news/169-narda-2014 Please email any questions to the organizers (glovelace at fullerton dot edu or jread at fullerton dot edu). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. NEB16: Recent Developments in Gravity - GR@GR (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=9489 Starting: 2014-09-17 to 2014-09-20 Location: Mykonos, Greece Additional Information: http://neb.hsrgc.gr/16/ Contact: gravitygreece[AT]gmail.com NEB16: Recent Developments in Gravity - GR@GR Mykonos, Greece 17-20 September 2014 http://neb.hsrgc.gr/16/ SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT The 16th NEB conference on “Recent Developments in Gravity” will be held in Mykonos, Greece, from the 17th to the 20th of September 2014. NEB16 is an international conference devoted to all aspects of Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, which is organized every two years by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. A list of previous conferences in the NEB series can be found at http://www.hsrgc.gr/activities.html. NEB16 will focus on recent developments in several areas: gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, alternative theories of gravity, mathematical relativity, relativistic cosmology and quantum gravity. The interdisciplinary character of the meeting is reflected in the list of confirmed invited speakers: L. Amendola (Heidelberg) L. Barack (Southampton) E. Bergshoeff (Groningen) M. Bojowald (Penn State) A. Calder (Stony Brook) V. Ferrari (Roma) V. Kalogera (Northwestern) J. Lattimer (Stony Brook) D. Lüst (LMU München) M. Maggiore (Geneva) D. Oriti (AEI) J. Pullin (Louisiana State) L. Rezzolla (Frankfurt/AEI) B. Schutz (AEI) M. Shibata (Kyoto) T. Sotiriou (Nottingham) The venue of the conference is Saint John Mykonos Hotel, a beach resort at Agios Ioannis bay, located 4 km from Mykonos Town. The organizing committee has arranged for special conference rates at Saint John Mykonos Hotel as well as at the nearby Petinos Hotel (there will be a shuttle taking conference participants to the main venue at the beginning and end of sessions). Further information on accommodation and travel can be found here: http://neb.hsrgc.gr/16/INFO/info.html. Please note that due to a high demand in accommodation and airline tickets, you are advised to book both the hotel and airline tickets as soon as possible. Registration and abstract submission can be done through: http://neb.hsrgc.gr/16/REGISTRATION/registration.html. The final abstract submission deadline for NEB16 is June 30th 2014. Soon after that, the official program will be announced. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Mykonos this September! With our best regards, The Organising Committee T. Apostolatos (University of Athens) K. Kokkotas (University of Tuebingen) M. Sakellariadou (King’s College London, University of London) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) E. Vagenas (Kuwait University) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. XXI SIGRAV Conference on General Relativity and Gravitational Physics, Alessandria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=9493 Starting: 2014-09-15 to 2014-09-19 Location: Alessandria, Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Italy Additional Information: http://sigrav.na.infn.it/attivita/congresso-nazionale/xxi-congresso-sigrav-a... Contact: mfdelaurentis[AT]tspu.edu.ru The biennial Conference of the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) is devoted to all aspects of gravitation, such as Classical General Relativity (GR), Quantum Gravity, Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, as well as Experimental Gravity. A key and defining feature of the conference is the ability to present the state of the art of the wide variety of methods (experimental, theoretical, mathematical, computational) used to advance in the knowledge of gravity. The five day conference will host 25 invited plenary talks, and 4 shorter invited talks and a dozen of contributed talks for each of the three parallel workshops sessions: classical and quantum gravity, relativistic astrophysics and cosmology, experimental gravity. The conference will review the status, and present the advances in the fields of classical GR, modified gravity theories, relativistic astrophysics, astroparticle physics, precision tests of GR, cosmology, gravitational waves, numerical relativity, quantum gravity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, supergravity. The geometry of quantum spacetime will be discussed also from the experimental viewpoint of quantum metrology and experimental cosmology, as well as aspects of precision cosmology. A science popularization evening will be organized. During the Conference, the AMALDI MEDAL will be awarded to an outstanding european senior scientist and the SIGRAV Prizes will be awarded to (two) outstanding junior scientists. Parallel Sessions During the scientific program the following parallel sessions will be organised Workshop A: Classical and quantum gravity Chairmen: Roberto Casadio, Lorenzo Fatibene Contact: WorkShopA[AT]sigrav.org Workshop B: Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology Chairmen: Antonaldo Diaferio, Alberto Vecchiato Contact: WorkShopB[AT]sigrav.org WorkShop C: Experimental Gravity Enrico Calloni, Giancarlo Cella Contact: WorkShowC[AT]sigrav.org Candidate contributors to workshops should contact organization at the above links. Fees and Deadlines: Fees include lunches, coffee breaks and welcome refreshment. Regular Eur 200, Students Eur. 100. Fees after July 31 Eur. 230. The registration fee is to be paid via bank transfer to: Società Italiana di Relatività Generale e Fisica della Gravitazione (SIGRAV) IBAN: IT84 S030 6901 0241 0000 0015 035 Istituto Bancario San Paolo-IMI di Torino, Ag. 24, Cso Turati 18, 10128 Torino Specifying: Registration fees for XXI SIGRAV, Alessandria Then send the payment receipt via mail to secretariat[AT]sigrav.org Only late registration fees can be paid cash on site in Alessandria. For information send an email to secretariat . Local Organizing Committee Paolo Aschieri (chair), Salvatore Capozziello, Leonardo Castellani (chair), Mariafelicia De Laurentis, Antonaldo Diaferio, Lorenzo Fatibene, Pietro Antonio Grassi. Scientific Committee Paolo Aschieri (chair), Carlo Bradaschia, Marco Bruni, Salvatore Capozziello, Mauro Carfora, Leonardo Castellani (chair), Eugenio Coccia, Mariafelicia De Laurentis, Antonaldo Diaferio, Mariateresa Crosta, Lorenzo Fatibene, Valeria Ferrari, Pietro Fre’, Alberto Lerda, Stefano Liberati, Luca Lusanna, Sabino Matarrese, Augusto Sagnotti, Luigi Stella, Leopoldo Milano, Gaetano Vilasi, Sergio Zerbini +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Probing the fundamental nature of spacetime with the Renormalization Group, Stockholm --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=9508 Starting: 2015-03-23 to 2015-03-27 Location: Nordita, Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: http://www.nordita.org/spacetime2015/ Contact: aeichhorn[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Renormalization group methods are a key element of theoretical particle physics and may also be central for constructing a fundamental theory of gravity, e.g., based on Weinberg’s asymptotic safety conjecture. The aim of this program is to bring together theorists and phenomenologists in order to discuss ideas related to the application of the renormalization group in quantum gravity and the consequences of asymptotic safety for cosmology, black holes and a possible ultraviolet completion of the standard model of particle physics including gravity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. IUCSS Workshop on Gravitational Tests of Lorentz Invariance, Bloomington --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=9511 Starting: 2014-08-09 to 2014-08-10 Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA Additional Information: http://www.indiana.edu/~lorentz/lvgr14/ Contact: kostelec[AT]indiana.edu An IUCSS Workshop on Gravitational Tests of Lorentz Invariance will be held in the Physics Department, Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A. on August 9-10, 2014. The Workshop focus will be on the search for local Lorentz violation using gravitational experiments, in the context of realistic field-theoretic models and the gravitational SME. Experimentalists and theorists will review existing and forthcoming gravitational studies and discuss prospects and strategies for future searches. The Workshop format is expected to be short talks with time for discussion. A poster session will also be held. Topics in gravitational searches for Lorentz violation that may be discussed include: - experiments on short-range gravity - interferometry with atoms and other particles - investigations of the equivalence principle - lunar and satellite laser ranging - measurements with free-fall and force-comparison gravimeters - observations in astrophysics/cosmology: pulsars, lensing, gravity waves, CMB - solar-system measurements - space-based missions - studies with antihydrogen and other exotic species - tests using gravitational Doppler shift and redshift - phenomenology of Lorentz violation in gravity There is no registration fee for this Workshop, but online registration on or before July 15 is required. Due to space limitations the total attendance is likely to be capped, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc Position in Theoretical Physics, Oldenburg ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=9501 Deadline: 2014-07-06 Location: Oldenburg, Germany Additional Information: http://www.models-of-gravity.org Contact: secretariat[AT]models-of-gravity.org The DFG Research Training Group "Models of Gravity" invites applications for a Postdoc position in Theoretical Physics, salary group (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L, to be appointed on September 1st, 2014. The position which is located at the University Oldenburg is limited up to two years. The Research Training Group consists of gravity groups working at the Universities of Bremen, Oldenburg, Bielefeld, Hannover, Copenhagen, as well as at the Jacobs University Bremen. We intend to obtain a better understanding of Einsteins General Relativity and of generalised theories of gravity as given by, e.g., string theory. These investigations are also related to observations. More information can be found on the website www.models-of-gravity.org Responsibilities and Duties: The successful applicant will have the opportunity to continue her/his academic career in theoretical physics in the area of gravitational physics. She/he is expected to contribute to the teaching programme of the Research Training Group. Employment conditions: The applicant is required to have a Master degree and a PhD in Mathematics or Physics and should have strong expertise in General Relativity and numerical solutions of the Einstein field equations. The University Oldenburg aims, in particular, to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invites qualified women to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. Applicants with a migration background are highly welcome. Application: The application with a curriculum vitae, certifications, a description of the scientific interest, a conception of the own career, a list of publications, and two letters of reference should be sent as one single pdf document preferred via e-mail to: RTG Models of Gravity, Am Fallturm, 28359 Bremen, Germany, secretariat(at)models-of-gravity.org, http://www.physik.uni-oldenburg.de/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Post-doctoral Fellowship at School of Physics, IISER-TVM ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2014/06/16/the-institute-post-doctoral-fellowsh... Deadline: 2014-07-04 Location: Trivandrum, India Additional Information: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IPF-advertisement.pdf Contact: ipf[AT]iisertvm.ac.in The School of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvanathapuram (IISER-TVM) invites applications from highly qualified young scientists holding Ph.D. in the area of Physial Sciences/Engineering/Technology for the Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships for the year 2014. The duration is for 2 years, extendable by up to one more year on the basis of performance. The Fellowship carries a remuneration of INR 40,000/- per month for the first two years and INR 45,000/- per month in the third year, with no other allowances. There will be a contingency grant of INR 75,000/- per year that may be used for consumables and attending conferences/workshops. The application must be submitted via email to ipf[AT]iisertvm.ac.in on or before 4 July 2014. For more details, please visit the IISER website: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IPF-advertisement.pdf +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Galaxies: Special Issue "Advances in Gravitational Research" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2014/06/11/galaxies-special-issue-advances-in-g... Additional Information: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/galaxies/special_issues/gravitational-research Dear Colleagues, Gravitation is one of the known fundamental interactions shaping the fabric of the natural world. Although we have been familiar with it since the remote past, our knowledge of it is far less accurate than that of electromagnetism and of the nuclear interactions because of its comparatively feebler intensity. To date, the General Theory of Relativity (GTR) represents the best theoretical description of gravitation at our disposal. As such, GTR is one of the pillars of our knowledge of Nature; intense experimental and observational scrutiny is required not only to gain an ever-increasing confidence about it, but also to explore the borders of the realm of its validity at different regimes ranging from the shortest distances to extragalactic scales. To this aim, a variety of different theoretical, experimental and observational approaches are required to extend the frontiers of our knowledge of the gravitational phenomena. What are the possibilities opened up by forthcoming space-based missions? What is the status of some long-lasting experimental endeavors aimed to test certain relativistic predictions? Are there some founded hopes to testing newly predicted gravitational effects in the near future in some suitable astronomical and astrophysical laboratories? Might observations collected in the past for various purposes hide some surprises? Do Earth-based laboratory experiments have nothing new to say about gravitation? What is the role of alternative models of the gravitational interaction? These are just some of the questions that the present special issue will try to address. Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Iorio Guest Editor Manuscripts should be submitted online at http://www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Nominations open for the 2015 Einstein Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2014/06/05/nominations-open-for-the-2015-einste... Additional Information: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/einstein.cfm Dear Colleagues, The next American Physical Society (APS) Einstein Prize will be awarded in 2015. This Prize, established by the APS Topical Group in Gravitation (GGR) in 1999, is given to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the field of gravitational physics. The prize consists of $10,000 and a certificate citing the contributions of the recipient. It also includes an allowance for the recipient to travel to a meeting of the Society to receive the award and deliver a lecture. It is awarded biennially in odd-numbered years. The award, usually to a single individual, is for outstanding achievement in theory, experiment or observation in the area of gravitational physics. It is open to any scientist, worldwide. The deadline for submission of nominations for the 2015 prize is July 1, 2014. For additional information about the prize including the nomination procedure and past winners, see http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/einstein.cfm. I encourage you to consider nominating outstanding gravitational physicists for this prize. Regards, Beverly K. Berger Chair, APS Topical Group in Gravitation ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity: "The Confrontation between General Relativity and Experiment" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2014/06/12/living-reviews-in-relativity-the-con... Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2014-4 Living Reviews in Relativity has published an update of the review "The Confrontation between General Relativity and Experiment" by Clifford M. Will on 11 June 2014. Please find the abstract and further details below. This new edition of one of our most read reviews also marks a new milestone the journal's history: as of this day, Living Reviews has published 130 articles on 90 topics! ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2014-4 Will, Clifford M. "The Confrontation between General Relativity and Experiment" ACCEPTED: 2014-06-06 PUBLISHED: 2014-06-11 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2014-4 ABSTRACT: The status of experimental tests of general relativity and of theoretical frameworks for analyzing them are reviewed and updated. Einstein's equivalence principle (EEP) is well supported by experiments such as the Eötvös experiment, tests of local Lorentz invariance and clock experiments. Ongoing tests of EEP and of the inverse square law are searching for new interactions arising from unification or quantum gravity. Tests of general relativity at the post-Newtonian level have reached high precision, including the light deflection, the Shapiro time delay, the perihelion advance of Mercury, the Nordtvedt effect in lunar motion, and frame-dragging. Gravitational wave damping has been detected in an amount that agrees with general relativity to better than half a percent using the Hulse-Taylor binary pulsar, and a growing family of other binary pulsar systems is yielding new tests, especially of strong-field effects. Current and future tests of relativity will center on strong g ravity and gravitational waves. UPDATE NOTE: Major revision, updated and expanded. Added new Section 2.3.3 on the Pioneer anomaly; split former Section 3 into new 3 and 4, and extended Section 3.3 on competing theories of gravity; added new Sections 5.3 and 5.4 on compact binary systems; added a new Section 8 on astrophysical and cosmological tests. The number of references increased from 299 to 454. Added two figures (8, 9) and updated Figures 1, 3, 5, and 7. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. David Radice awarded 2014 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2014/06/15/david-radice-awarded-2014-giulio-ram... Additional Information: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=14&Itemid=106&lang=it We are pleased to announce that the 2014 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize for outstanding research in Mathematical or Numerical General Relativity will be presented to Dr. David Radice. The committee consisting of Profs. Gerhard Huisken (Chair), Lars Andersson, and Mauro Carfora, prepared the following citation: “Dr. Radice's Thesis on "Advanced Numerical Approaches in the Dynamics of Relativistic Flows" discusses a number of novel numerical approaches dedicated to the solution of the hydrodynamic equations in relativistic regimes. The research initiated by Dr. Radice in so many different areas has enormously pushed forward the state-of-the-art in that field, providing new insight and resolving long-standing questions. Dr. Radice's work has not been restricted to the construction of new and advanced numerical codes; rather, his work has been all about making use of these sophisticated tools to advance gravitational physics, probing with more precision and fewer resources new physical scenarios. The large impact that the work of Dr. Radice has already can only continue to grow in the future.” The prize is sponsored by The University of Pavia to honor the memory of Giulio Rampa and is given, every two years, to a graduate student for outstanding research in mathematical or numerical general relativity. The prize has been established in 2011, and is endowed under the terms of a bequest from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. The GRT prize carries a certificate and a net check for € 2,000. The prize will be presented at the annual Honors Ceremony during the Inauguration of the Graduate Studies Academic Year in Pavia, on November the 28th 2014. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++