Spotlight on topology and algebraic geometry: Iva Halacheva and Marcy Robertson
SMRI visitors Iva Halacheva (Northeastern University) and Marcy Robertson (University of Melbourne) have published a paper that sets out a topological characterisation of the Kashiwara–Vergne groups, along with their SMRI host Zsuzsanna Dancso.
“The mathematics of twisting somersaults” lecture recording & photo gallery
In this public lecture, University of Sydney mathematician Professor Holger Dullin explored the mathematical phenomena of twisting somersaults, part of the National Science Week activities.
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Laureate interview with Endre Szemerédi
In September 2022, SMRI’s communications coordinator Larissa Fedunik had the privilege of interviewing 2012 Abel Prize winner Endre Szemerédi at the 9th Heidelberg Laureate Forum. Watch the interview with the renowned combinatorialist.
School talks by UC Berkeley mathematician Quan Lam: 26 August 2023
Mathematician Quan Lam from the Berkeley Math Circle hosted two talks at the University of Sydney on Saturday 26 August, for primary and high school students and teachers.
Lecturer in Mathematics: July 2023 job advertisement
Applications are now closed for a three-year fixed term Lecturer position in the School of Maths & Stats for researchers in algebra, geometry & representation theory.
SMRI Director Geordie Williamson awarded Australian Laureate Fellowship
Geordie Williamson has been awarded an Australian Laureate Fellowship to unlock the secrets of modular representations. The project aims to increase our understanding of the fundamental symmetries of discrete structures, such as those present in computer science and cryptography.
Farewell afternoon tea for visitor Kostiantyn Ralchenko
On 8 June, SMRI hosted an afternoon tea to farewell Ukrainian mathematician Kostiantyn Ralchenko. Kostiantyn and his family came to Australia through the support of SMRI’s Ukrainian Visitor Program for displaced mathematical scientists.
National Science Week: twisting somersaults public lecture & maths workshops
The August events will include a public talk by University of Sydney mathematician Professor Holger Dullin, who’ll explore the mathematical phenomena of twisting somersaults. Plus, Geordie Williamson onstage in “Doctor Karl and Friends: Innovation & Beyond”.
Successful applicants: International Visitor Program 2023 Round 1
SMRI congratulates 20 researchers in the mathematical sciences who were successful in the International Visitor Program 2023 Round 1.