Quantum Gravity and Cosmology

This year's GIFT seminar reviewed some recent developments and new perspectives on quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. The topics treated at a graduate level include an introduction to quantum gravity, path integral measure, and non-perturbative canonical formulation (Ashtekar's variable, loop space quantization). Topics on quantum cosmology include the cosmological constant problem, minisuperspace models, wormholes and baby universes, and inflationary cosmology.