Colloquium Series | Department of Physics

The Department of Physics hosts a weekly colloquium series that brings together students, faculty members and researchers to explore current and emerging topics in physics. A longstanding part of the department’s academic life, the series creates a shared space where experimental, theoretical and interdisciplinary perspectives intersect.

About the series

The colloquium is primarily research-focused, showcasing work from invited external scholars as well as Concordia faculty. Presentations span a wide range of areas in physics and related disciplines.

While most talks highlight current research developments, the series also occasionally features broader topics such as career pathways in physics as well as equity and inclusion in STEM fields.

The series creates a shared space where experimental, theoretical and interdisciplinary perspectives intersect.

Who should attend?

The colloquium is primarily intended for graduate students in physics.

Faculty members, senior undergraduate students, external guests and members of the wider university community are also welcome to attend.

Time and location

Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Room HB-130
Hingston Hall, wing HB
Loyola Campus

Held during the fall and winter terms.

Current colloquium schedule

Winter 2026 Schedule

Jan. 14 – Cancelled

Jan. 21 – Walter Reisner, Biological and biomedical imaging, McGill University

Jan. 28 – Cancelled

Feb. 11 – Steve Bourgault, Biophysics and biochemistry, UQAM

Feb. 18 – Amy Blum, Chemical physics, McGill University

Feb. 25 – Bill Atkinson, Condensed matter physics, Trent University

Mar. 11 – Cancelled

Mar. 18 – Abhijeet Alase, Quantum computing, Concordia University

Mar. 25 – Cunlu Zhou, Quantum computing, Sherbrooke University

Apr. 1 – Avery Berman, Medical physics, Carleton University

Apr. 8 – Stefanos Kourtis, Computational physics, Sherbrooke University

Questions?

For questions about the colloquium series, please email physics.ac@concordia.ca.