This lecture explored key ideas in the theory of numbers, as developed over the last two thousand-plus years, and also focussed on emphasizing how symmetries of mathematical problems, some obvious but some not-so-obvious, play a hidden role in the nature of their solutions.
Presented by esteemed mathematician Prof Matthew Emerton as part of the 2024 Mahler Lecture Tour.
This workshop for high school students, with Prof Po-Shen Loh, will take an in-depth look at some of the creative ways to approach solving problems.
Po-Shen Loh is a social entrepreneur, inventor and mathematics professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
“Why are we learning this?” — the dreaded question, often received by mathematics educators, is addressed in this public lecture by Professor Po-Shen Loh of Carnegie Mellon University. In this much anticipated talk, Prof Loh will share his story of using his maths-professor background to devise new solutions to practical problems that affect our whole society.
The talk will be moderated by Professor Francis Su of Harvey Mudd College, current visitor at the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute
Mathematics professor, social entrepreneur, inventor and SMRI guest, Professor Po-Shen Loh, presented four public events during his visit in Sydney, including a public lecture, two seminars and a high school workshop. May 2024
To celebrate International Women in Mathematics Day, SMRI hosted a fun event with trivia, animated shorts and a ‘Spotlight on Women in Maths at The University of Sydney’.
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.
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”).
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.
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, he explored the principles behind this phenomenon.
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.
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.
Esteemed algebraic number theorist Professor Frank Calegari gave a public talk on the secrets of Pi, presented by SMRI as part of his 2022 Mahler Lecture Tour .
In this talk, Frank explored a conjecture (formalized by Grothendieck) which explains how seemingly different occurrences of Pi (as well as many other interesting mathematical constants) should all be related, and how these numbers are linked to some the biggest open problems in algebra and number theory.
