Learn about parabolic equations in this 37-minute lecture from the ICTP-SAIFR Minicourse on Partial Differential Equations: Analytical and Numerical Tools. Explore the fundamental properties and characteristics of parabolic partial differential equations as presented by Oscar Reula from the National University of Córdoba, Argentina. Gain insights into the analytical and numerical approaches used to solve these important mathematical equations that model various physical phenomena including heat conduction, diffusion processes, and other time-dependent systems. This class forms part of a comprehensive minicourse series running from May to June 2025, designed to provide both theoretical foundations and practical computational tools for working with partial differential equations.