As part of Abdus Salam’s centennial celebrations, ICTP invites its community to a public event that explores the inner life of its founder. The play ‘The Trial of Abdus Salam’ imagines Salam’s final hours and offers a glimpse into some of his deepest personal struggles.
The play will be performed on Thursday 4 June at 18:00 hrs at Teatro Miela, in central Trieste, offering audiences an opportunity to learn more about a giant in science whose work as the founder and first director of ICTP has impacted many generations of scientists, particularly from the Global South.
Attendance is free, but seating is limited and must be reserved ahead of the event at this link. The performance will be in English, and will not include subtitles.
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Announcement on the ICTP website
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