On 11 July, the 25th International Baikal Summer School on the Physics of Elementary Particles and Astrophysics began. The event will be taking place in Bolshiye Koty Village, Irkutsk Region, Russia, on the territory of the Baikal Biological Station of the Irkutsk State University, until 18 July 2025. Over 90 participants will study and discuss the modern issues and state-of-the-art research in particle physics and astrophysics under the guidance of leading scientists.

The programme includes:

• lectures by eminent experts on multi-messenger astronomy, neutrino physics, gamma-ray astronomy, high energy astrophysics, gravity, the Standard Model, and physics beyond it;
• hands-on classes on simulating physics facilities and working with real detectors;
• student group discussions moderated by specialists.

This year’s lecturers are Emil Akhmedov (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Kurchatov Institute), Vladimir Aynutdinov (Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Ruizhi Yang (USTC), Jun-Hui Fan (GU), Lili Yang (SYSU), Elena Nokhrina (Lebedev Physical Institute), Evgeny Derishev (RAS Institute of Applied Physics), Jianglai Liu (TDLI), Yufeng Li, Liangjian Wen, Weidong Li, and Tao Lin (IHEP).

A researcher at the DLNP JINR Scientific and Experimental Department of Particle Physics Alexandr Selyunin and Head of the Scientific and Experimental Department of Particle Physics Oleg Samoylov will conduct evening workshops for students.

As part of the event, the participants will team up for a scientific project competition aimed at enhancing their understanding of scientific issues and developing their cooperation skills.

“For the anniversary school, we have not only prepared an extensive modern scientific programme, but also came up with new formats that I hope the participants will enjoy. There will be engaging lectures, student presentations, scientific projects, experiments, heated discussions, campfire songs, Lake Baikal, the sun, the stars, and most importantly, people who truly love science. I wish for this week to be productive, inspiring, and unforgettable for everyone. May it give the participants energy, optimism, and ideas for the entire next year!” Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, DLNP JINR Deputy Director, school’s Organizing Committee Chair Dmitry Naumov said.

This year, the school is held with the information support of the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia. The Teach-in educational platform provides sponsorship for Moscow State Univesity students.