Southeastern European Network in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics

recognizing the importance, as well as the necessity, to provide the framework for the institutional capacity-building in mathematical and theoretical physics covering the different educational levels in science education and bridging the gap between southeastern and western european scientific community, the participants of the unesco-roste-sponsored balkan workshop bw2003 “mathematical, theoretical and phenomenological challenges beyond the standard model: perspectives of balkans collaboration” (vrnjacka banja, serbia, august 29 – september 3, 2003) came to a common agreement on the initiative for the seenet-mtp network. within the years 2004-2007, 14 institutions from 6 countries in the region joined the network partner institutions all over the world as well as about 140 individual members. this network has been a natural continuation of prof. julius wess` initiative: scientists in global responsibility (wissenschaftler in global verantwortung – wigv in german), started in 1999.