Daniel Tubbenhauer (University of Zurich) Friday 15 March, 12-1pm, Place: Carslaw 375 Title: Handlebodies, Artin-Tits and HOMFLYPT Abstract: What do handlebodies and Artin-Tits groups have in common? This talk is my attempt to answer this question: I summarize what I know about the connection between handlebodies, Artin-Tits (braid) groups and Soergel bimodules. Joint work in progress with David Rose.