LonTI is the UK leading Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Theoretical Physics. It is a collaboration between Imperial College, King's College, City University, Queen Mary University and the University of Surrey, providing the best opportunity for PhD training and research.

LonTI organises lecture series on advanced topics and other events geared towards the community of all London Theoretical Physics PhD students.
To become a LonTI PhD student, candidates should apply to any of the affiliated universities.

Participating institutions:
  • King's College London
  • City, University of London
  • Queen Mary, University of London
  • Imperial College London​
  • University of Surrey

Would you like to do a PhD in theoretical physics in London? See PhD opportunities for a list of available supervisors and projects. Varied forms of funding are available, visit our How to apply page.
​Next Lecture: October 12, 2026
Shai Chester (Imperial College)
Bootstrapping String Theory 
Lectures will be held at the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences (Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle St.) at 10:30am on
  • Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2.
see 2026-27 Series for more details.
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