Mar 14, 2024
18:00 – 20:00 AEDT

Geometry: The archetype of beauty

Geometry was born from practical needs in ancient civilisations. Over the years, geometry has pushed boundaries of abstract and philosophical thought, facilitated scientific discoveries, and left an imprint in the finest art pieces.

Mathematician Milena Radnovic gave a public lecture on 14 March 2024 to celebrate the International Day of Mathematics, aka Pi Day 3.14.

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Messel Lecture Theatre, Sydney Nanoscience Hub,
The University of Sydney
COST Free
Mar 12, 2024
16:00 – 18:00 AEDT

Pi Day 2024 high school workshops

SMRI hosted two after-school workshops for high school students at the University of Sydney on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March to celebrate the International Day of Mathematics (aka “Pi Day”).

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University of Sydney Law Annex Eastern Ave, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia
COST Free
Aug 26, 2023
Morning and afternoon talks

Math Circle School Talks

SMRI hosted two talks at the University of Sydney on Saturday 26 August for primary and high school students and teachers. The talks were presented by mathematician Quan Lam from the Berkeley Math Circle.

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Pharmacy and Bank Building (Lecture Theatre N342),
The University of Sydney
COST Free
Aug 16, 2023
16:30 – 18:00 AEST

National Science Week high school workshops

SMRI hosted two after-school workshops for high school students at the University of Sydney to celebrate National Science Week on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 August 2023.

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Susan Wakil Health Building (SWHB Learning Studio 209), Western Ave, The University of Sydney
COST Free
Aug 15, 2023
18:00 – 20:00 AEST

The mathematics of twisting somersaults: National Science Week 2023 public lecture

What do a space station, a falling cat, and a springboard diver have in common?

They are able to reorient themselves while in free fall. In this talk by University of Sydney mathematician Professor Holger Dullin, we’ll explore the principles behind this phenomenon.

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New Law Building Annex (Lecture Theatre 101)
Eastern Avenue, The University of Sydney
COST Free
May 12, 2023
16:30– 17:30 AEST

Women in Mathematics Day 2023 “Olga Ladyzhenskaya” film screening

To celebrate Women in Mathematics Day (12 May), SMRI hosted a screening of the short documentary “Olga Ladyzhenskaya” (2022) by acclaimed filmmaker Ekaterina Eremenko.

Everyone was welcome, particularly high school and university students of all genders.

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Messel Lecture Theatre, Sydney Nanoscience Hub,
The University of Sydney
COST Free
Mar 14, 2023
18:00 – 20:00 AEDT

Duels and Duality: A fable about the life & mathematics of Évariste Galois

What does the French revolution, a deadly duel and squaring a circle have to do with the birth of modern algebra? SMRI’s public lecture on 14 March was part of celebrations for the 2023 International Day of Mathematics, aka Pi Day 3.14.

“Duels and Duality: A fable about the life & mathematics of Évariste Galois” was presented by mathematician Oded Yacobi of the University of Sydney.

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Messel Lecture Theatre, Sydney Nanoscience Hub,
The University of Sydney
COST Free