IMU-SMRI Mathematical Colloquia and Panels: 25–26 March 2024 at the University of Sydney
The Executive Committee of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) is visiting SMRI. We will host a series of events around the meeting over 25–26 March.
Pi Day 2024: public lecture & Sydney high school workshops
To celebrate the 2024 International Day of Mathematics (aka “Pi Day”) on 14 March, SMRI organised three public events for all, including a public lecture on the beauty of geometry.
WIMSIG Conference 2024: 1–2 October, University of Sydney
WIMSIG Conference 2024 will celebrate the achievements of women, trans and gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences, with plenary speakers and special sessions spanning pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics in industry
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.
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”.
Pi Day events: public lecture & Sydney high school workshops
To celebrate the International Day of Mathematics 2023 (aka “Pi Day”) on 14 March, SMRI organised three public events for all ages and levels of mathematics.
UTS and UNSW also hosted events to celebrate Pi Day.
ICM2022 Down Under: Photo Gallery
The official International Congress of Mathematics 2022 was held virtually. In Sydney, SMRI recreated some of the usual spirit of the ICM. Our local event featured talks by the Australia-based invited speakers, presentations on the work of the Fields medallists, and interactive streaming of plenary and special session talks selected by the participants.
Maths, AI and intuition with Geordie Williamson: Photo Gallery
Just one day after Pi Day (the International Day of Mathematics, 14 March) Sydney Ideas and SMRI joined forces to present Maths, AI and intuition, a public talk featuring SMRI Director Professor Geordie Williamson, with event MC Adam Spencer.
International Women in Mathematics Day at the University of Sydney
The University of Sydney’s School of Mathematics & Statistics hosted an in-person and online event to celebrate Women in Mathematics Day on 12 May 2021, sponsored by SMRI and the University of Sydney.
The event began with a video screening of ‘Secrets of the Surface’, featuring Fields Medallist Maryam Mirzakhani.
This Sounds like Science: Why Music is Maths
Why do guitars, flutes and voices sound different? How do we hear the different notes in a piece of music? Why does the sound of a whistle feel simpler than that of a violin? Most importantly, what does all of this have to do with the cover of Pink Floyd’s “The dark side of the …