From November 25-29, 2024, the first ICTP-AP Winter School on Theoretical Physics was successfully held in Beijing. During the five-day school, 60 students had in-depth exchanges and interactions with top international experts in the field of theoretical physics.

This winter school mainly focused on topics including quantum field theory, string theory, gravitational theory, particle physics, and cosmology. Providing a platform for exchanging ideas and fundamental research, to discuss the latest research results, and to deepen the understanding of the frontiers of theoretical physics. The school invited 17 renowned lecturers, who came from well-known universities and research institutes including (in alphabetical order): Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications, Cambridge University/ CERN; Great Bay University; International Centre for Theoretical Physics Asia-Pacific UCAS; Niels Bohr International Academy; Ningbo University/Peking University; Northwest University; Sorbonne University; Tianjin University; Tokyo University; University of California, Irvine; University of Michigan; University of Oxford; University of Science and Technology of China; University of Southern Denmark/University of Naples Federico II; University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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The courses of this school covered topics from basic theories to the most frontier issues in physics, enriching students' knowledge and stimulating their innovative thinking and broadening their international horizons. During the winter school, a cold wave hit Beijing, with biting cold winds outside, while the classroom was warm and enthusiastic. Students were attentive, with a thirst for knowledge shining in their eyes. Every question and exchange was filled with a keen interest in science and a longing to explore the world of science.

The last event of the winter school was open to all interested teachers and students without any restrictions. Prof. Jun'ichi Yokoyama was invited to give a wonderful colloquium. It has promoted the collision of interdisciplinary ideas and deepened the understanding of the frontiers of theoretical physics.

Time flies, and the week's activities have come to a successful conclusion. Here, students not only learned valuable knowledge but also gained friendships. We look forward to these young scholars carrying the gains they have made here and continuing to soar in the vast world of theoretical physics research, bravely climbing the peaks of science.