Abstract: Prof. Bardarson, invited CPTGA professor, will deliver a two session lecture touching on contemporary topics in disorder, topological and out-of equilibrium phenomena. This is the announcement of the first session, which will be split into two lectures, 45 min each, with a 15 min break in between. Coffee and pastries will be served during the break. The format is mainly directed to PhD students and postdocs, but senior researchers are of course welcome. Second lecture: Friday 17/11/23