Abstract: The experimental data on b → cτν and b → sl+l− transitions exhibit sizeable discrepancies with the Standard Model expectations, suggesting possible violations of lepton universality. We present an overview of the present status and discuss possible interpretations within a model-independent effective Lagrangian approach. We also briefly elaborate on some other claimed flavour anomalies such as the sizeable violation of unitarity that has recently emerged in the first row of the CKM matrix, the large CP asymmetry observed in D0 decays,  or the K0 → ππ direct CP- violating ratio εK′ /εK.  

The seminars start at 16:15 but the meetings will be open already at 16:00. The link will be provided via email by Simon Plätzer (simon.plaetzer@univie.ac.at).