With high attendance and an outstanding scientific level, the Millennium Institute SAPHIR held the Particle Dark Matter Mini School, an intensive training event aimed at graduate students and young researchers interested in particle physics and dark matter. The activity was organized by Bastián Díaz, Young Researcher at SAPHIR, together with Paulo Areyuna, PhD student at the Institute.
Over several days, the mini school combined specialized presentations with discussion and applied work sessions, promoting an active and collaborative learning environment. In this context, Bastián Díaz highlighted that "the workshop was very positive, with high participation and discussions of a high scientific level, which reinforces SAPHIR's role as a space for coordination and collaboration in cutting-edge research."
The conference allowed for direct exchange between students and researchers, encouraging discussion of recent results and the emergence of new ideas. As Díaz pointed out, "the conference allowed for an active exchange of ideas and recent results, generating new connections and projections for joint work among the participants."
One of the most valued aspects was the commitment of those who attended, especially students in training. In the words of the SAPHIR Young Researcher, "I would especially like to highlight the high level of participation and enthusiasm during the sessions, which led to very rich discussions and an atmosphere of constant collaboration."
For his part, Paulo Areyuna emphasized the interdisciplinary nature of the activity and its practical approach, noting that the aim was to go beyond theoretical classes to delve into concrete applications, which was very well received by the participants. He also highlighted that the active participation of students encourages the organizing team to plan future versions of the mini school with greater challenges and scope.
Finally, Areyuna underscored that one of the main achievements of the Particle Dark Matter Mini School was the building of a scientific community: a space where students who are currently training will be future colleagues, strengthening academic dialogue and opening opportunities for long-term collaborations.
With initiatives such as this, the Millennium Institute SAPHIR reaffirms its commitment to advanced training, cutting-edge research, and the creation of collaborative networks in high-energy physics, consolidating its position as a national and international benchmark in the field.