2016 ICTP-EAUMP SUMMER SCHOOL ON
NUMBER THEORY
I. INTRODUCTION
The Eastern Africa Universities Mathematics Programme (EAUMP), courtesy of the
International Science Programme (ISP) of Sweden, and the International Centre for
Theoretical Physics (ICTP) are pleased to announce a Summer School on Number Theory.
The School will be held from 4th – 22th July 2016 at the East Africa Institute of Fundamental
Research, University of Rwanda, in Kigali, Rwanda.
II. GOALS OF THE SCHOOL
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To enable participants to understand the basic ideas in number theory from
different perspectives;
To introduce current trends in number theory to graduate students and young
faculty, and discuss possible research topics for prospective masters and PhD
students;
To provide a forum for African mathematicians to interact and exchange ideas and
initiate collaborations.
III. SCHOOL TOPICS
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Finite fields
Algebraic number theory
p-adic numbers
Number theory and cryptography
IV.
EAUMP Members
Department of Mathematics
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala, Uganda
Department of Mathematics
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35062
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
School of Mathematics
University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30197-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Department of Mathematics
University of Rwanda
P.O. Box 3900
Kigali, Rwanda
Dept of Mathematics & Stat
University of Zambia
P.O. Box 32379
Lusaka, Zambia
PARTICIPATION
Summer School Lecturers
The School will be aimed at advanced graduate students (M.Sc. and PhD) and young
academic staff members from Eastern Africa and beyond. Participants should preferably
have completed some years of study and research after a first degree. Senior academic
members are also welcome to participate. The school will be conducted in English.
We encourage participants to secure their own funding for travel and subsistence from
their home institution. Limited funds are available for junior participants from developing
countries. Priority will be given to East African applicants.
V. APPLICATION
Please apply using the webpage http://indico.ictp.it/event/7650
Students from EAUMP member nodes are not required to apply in this way, but can
contact their EAUMP local coordinator directly.
VI.
 Jennifer Balakrishnan
(University of Oxford)
 Olof Bergvall (University of
Stockholm)
 Tony Ezome (Université des
Sciences et Techniques de
Masuku)
 Ronen Mukamel (Rice
University)
 Ibrahim Nonkane (Université
de Ouagadougou)
 Shehryar Sikander (ICTP)
 Balazs Szendroi (University of
Oxford)
REGISTRATION
There will be a registration fee of US$ 300 only for those outside EAUMP. The dead line for
registration is 30th MAY 2016
CONTACT
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Mr. Michael Gahirima
University of Rwanda
The deadline for applications is 30th May 2016.
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Phone: +250 788472412
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Email: [email protected]
VII. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Michael Gahirima (chairperson, University of Rwanda)
Isidore Mahara (University of Rwanda)
Lombe Mubanga(University of Zambia)
Juma Kasozi (Makerere University)
Patrick Weke(University of Nairobi)
Eunice Mureith(University of Dar es Salaam)
Wellars Banzi(University of Rwanda)
Minani Froduald (University of Rwanda)
Desire Karangwa (University of Rwanda)
Emelyne Umunoza Gasana (University of Rwanda)
Denise Uwamariya (University of Rwanda) .
Denis Ndanguza (University of Rwanda)
VIII. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Leif Abrahamson (University of Uppsala, Sweden)
Rikard Bogvad (Stockholm University, Sweden)
Michael Gahirima (University of Rwanda)
Damiani Maingi (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
Fernando Rodrigues Villegas (ICTP)
David Ssevviiri (Makerere University, Uganda)
Balazs Szendroi (University of Oxford, UK)
Patrick Weke (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
IX.
X. LANGUAGE
English will be the official language of the school.
XI.
CURRENCY
Local currency in the Region is Rwanda franc at the foreign
exchange rate of (US$ 1 = Frw780, EUR 1 = Frw 870). There are many
local Forex Bureaus in Kigali, which charge no commission. Banks
and Forex bureaus accept traveler’s cheques and major credits are
also accepted at leading hotels and restaurants.
XII. VISA
Visa may be required for International visitors to Rwanda. Please
check with the respective local Embassy for details and health
requirements. Letters of invitation will be issued to participants upon
request for the processing of traveling documents. For African
citizens, visa is issued upon your arrival to Airport at Kigali.
XIII. ACCOMMODATION
Hotel accommodation is from US$ 40 to US$ 250 per night.
Food ranges from US$ 3.00 to US$ 20.00 a meal.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Leif Abrahamsson (Uppsala University, ISP)
Michael Gahirima (University of Rwanda)
Balazs Szendroi (University of Oxford)
For more information, contact any of the following
members of the Local Organizing Committee
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Dr Wellars Banzi- [email protected]
Mr. Michael Gahirima- [email protected]
Dr Desire Karangwa - [email protected]