BEYOND is a pioneering center devoted to tackling foundational questions of science and philosophy through research programs, specialist workshops and public outreach.

Our focus is on fundamental physics, cosmology and astrobiology, but our program is broad and transdisciplinary. Major themes are

* The foundations of quantum mechanics and the nature of reality
* Early universe cosmology, quantum gravity and quantum field theory
* The quantum and thermodynamic properties of black holes
* The nature of time
* The origin of life and the search for life beyond Earth
* SETI - the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
* Alternative forms of life