Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the “Mathematical Approaches to Spatial Biology” symposium, which will take place at Durham University, UK, from Tuesday 8 September to Friday 11 September 2026.

This four-day symposium will focus on the theory and applications of mathematical models for biological systems in which space and structure play a fundamental role. Topics will range from PDEs and agent-based models to multiscale and mean-field approaches, bringing together theoretical and applied mathematicians interested in understanding and validating biological mechanisms in complex spatiotemporal systems.

The list of confirmed speakers and the preliminary programme are available on the workshop website: https://sites.google.com/view/durham-spatial-biology/

Thanks to generous support from the ICMS and Durham University, we can fund the attendance of a number of early career researchers, and researchers from developing countries. Please fill out the application form below by March 31st, 2026, to apply to attend and/or receive financial support. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccOpA_JOIroyARG6Atwgx4-k0ymah89AoE8h-YWYBnChqkHg/viewform

We look forward to seeing you in Durham!

Giulia Celora, Valeria Giunta, Andrew Krause, and Denis Patterson