David Rees Fellow Colloquium: Professor Michael Goldstein (Durham University)

Thursday, 11 June 2026 to Friday, 12 June 2026 at 13:35 to 14:25

Date: Thursday 11 June

Time: 13:35 – 14:25

Location: Green LT(E)/Newman

Speaker: Professor Michael Goldstein (Durham University)

Title: MODEL DISCREPANCY

Abstract: In this talk, we will discuss the importance of structural

discrepancy, namely the difference between models and the real world

systems that the models are supposed to represent. We will describe

various techniques for quantifying such discrepancy, distinguishing

between internal discrepancy (which may be assessed directly from the

model itself) and external discrepancy (which relates to features that

cannot be so assessed). We will discuss how such analysis should be

integrated into the general workflow of model building and analysis.

Mathematics and Statistics

Green LT(E)/Newman/Streatham Campus