One figure gives an idea of IHES’ rank: of the thirteen past or current permanent professors in mathematics at IHES, eight have been awarded the Fields medal, the highest distinction in mathematics. The majority were at IHES at the time of their award.
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On 23 July 2026, at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia, Yu Deng, professor of mathematics at the University of Chicago, was awarded the Fields Medal, the highest distinction in mathematics. A regular visitor to IHES in recent years, he spoke to us about his ties with the Institute, his research, and his plans to return.
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Hong Wang, a 35-year-old Chinese mathematician specializing in harmonic analysis, has been awarded the Fields Medal at the International Congress of Mathematicians, held in Philadelphia (United States) from July 23 to 30, 2026.
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Find out moreSince 2013, IHES has uploaded all of its conferences, lectures and public events onto its YouTube channel. View all the scientific events there.
The Institute offers outstanding scientists a place where they can focus exclusively on their research
200 mathematicians and physicists from all over the world invited each year
Throughout the year, IHES organises many events open to all
IHES visitors are selected by the Scientific Council every year in June and December
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