SET THEORY AND TOPOLOGY IN MESSINA
3rd-6th september 2025 - Messina, Italy
The Set Theory and Topology Conference in Messina aims to bring together researchers working in set theory, general topology, and their applications to other areas of mathematics, to discuss recent advances and open problems in these fields. This meeting, to be held at the University of Messina, is intended as a follow-up to the International Conference on Topology, Messina, which took place from September 7 to 11, 2015.
The scientific programme will include 11 invited plenary speakers and a series of contributed talks.
- Plenary talks: 50 mins long (including 5 mins for discussion).
- Contributed talks: 25 mins long (including 5 mins for discussion).
The social programme includes:
- Optional Excursion: An optional excursion may be organized, depending on the number of interested participants. It would take place on Friday, September 5.
- Conference Dinner: Friday evening (September 5), at: "A Ghiotta", Via Ettore Lombardo Pellegrino 105
University of Messina — A Brief History
The University of Messina has very ancient origins. It was founded in 1548 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the Jesuit founder, with authorization from Pope Paul III. It was one of the first Jesuit colleges in the world, and it quickly became an important cultural and scientific center in the Mediterranean region.
After the Jesuits were expelled in 1767, the university went through a difficult period and was temporarily closed. It was later re-established in 1838 by Ferdinand II of Bourbon, King of the Two Sicilies, becoming one of the four main universities of the Kingdom.
In 1908, the devastating Messina earthquake destroyed much of the city, severely affecting the university as well. However, thanks to a slow but steady process of reconstruction, the university resumed its activities and grew significantly over the 20th century.
Today, the University of Messina is a modern academic institution, made up of numerous departments and research centers, with a strong international focus and a long-standing tradition in the fields of science, law, medicine, and the humanities.
For more information, you can also visit the official website: https://www.unime.it/ateneo/presentazione/storia-dellateneo
Our Campuses
The University of Messina is organized into four main campuses.
Central Building
The Central Building of the University is located in the center of the city. It hosts the Rectorate and the Departments of:
- Law
- Economics
- Political and Juridical Sciences
- Cognitive Sciences
Papardo Campus
Located in the northern part of the city, it hosts the departments of:
- Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Earth Science
- Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences
- Engineering
Annunziata Campus
Located in the centre-north part of the city, it hosts the departments of:
- Ancient and Modern Civilisations
- Veterinary Sciences
University Hospital G. Martino
Located in the southern part of the city, it hosts the departments of:
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine
- Human and Pediatric Pathology
- Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Imaging
