KMI at Nagoya University
The Kobayashi–Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the Universe (KMI) at Nagoya University was established in 2010 to explore new frontiers of modern physics beyond the Standard Model. In 2018 we launched the annual KMI School, at which distinguished researchers deliver lectures on a focused theme each year. The School is intended for graduate students and young postdoctoral researchers; we warmly encourage the young members of your groups to participate.
To further strengthen this focus, KMI recently established the Dark Matter International Research Center (DarMa) in April 2025, aiming to catalyze worldwide collaboration across theory, astrophysics, and particle-physics experiments through workshops and joint research.
Jointly organized with NITEP
KMI School 2026 is jointly organized with the Nambu Yoichiro Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics (NITEP), Osaka Metropolitan University. We are delighted to collaborate with NITEP to provide participants with a comprehensive and up-to-date view of dark matter research.
KMI/NITEP School 2026: Dark Matter — Theory and Experiment
This year’s edition focuses on dark matter, covering a broad landscape of candidates such as WIMPs and axions/ALPs. The lectures will address both theoretical frameworks (from cosmological production mechanisms to model building and astrophysical constraints) and experimental approaches (direct and indirect detection, collider probes, and novel instrumentation).
Dates & Venue
Participation Fee: Free
Dates: March 9–11, 2026 (Mon–Wed)
Venue: KMI Science Symposia (ES635), Nagoya University (Higashiyama Campus).
