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Alan Stapledon Awarded Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study
Congratulations to the University of Sydney mathematician Alan Stapledon, who was awarded a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in the School of Mathematics for the August 2024…
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National Science Week: ‘Zeros’ Public Lecture by Andrej Bauer
How can something as mundane as solving an equation be an engaging challenge to mathematicians? In the National Science Week public lecture on August 13th, 160 registrants gathered to hear…
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Professor Matthew Emerton public lecture: ‘The theory of numbers, from ancient Greece to the 21st century’
SMRI was delighted to welcome University of Chicago Professor, Matthew Emerton, to present a public lecture, as part of the Mahler Lecture Series. You can view the full video below.…
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Po-Shen Loh’s visit to SMRI: How do brain emojis relate to mathematical thinking and kindness?
During May, mathematician Po-Shen Loh was a guest of SMRI and presented at events in Sydney and Melbourne. At the University of Sydney, this included: a public lecture moderated by…
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Perspectives on Mathematics special semester 2024
The seminar series “Perspectives on Mathematics: Its Humanity, Culture, and Communication” has explored and illuminated the human side of mathematics. Organised by Francis Su and Stephan Tillmann, it began on…
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Perspectives on Mathematics, its Humanity, Culture, and Communication
A 2024 Special Semester organized by Francis Su & Stephan Tillmann This interactive seminar series explored and illuminated the human side of mathematics—the culture(s) of mathematics, how we teach and…
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IMU-SMRI Mathematical Colloquia and Panels
SMRI was lucky enough to host the Executive Committee of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) in March 2024. We hosted a series of talks and panel events to align with…
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Interview with Jessica Fintzen
Jessica Fintzen’s research interests include representation theory and number theory: two areas of mathematics with a mysterious relationship. In this interview, Jessica gives us a rundown of p-adic groups and…
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“Geometry: the archetype of beauty” public lecture and photo gallery
In this public lecture for Pi Day 2024, University of Sydney mathematician Associate Professor Milena Radnović explored the beauty of geometry. Watch the recording and view the photo gallery.
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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.
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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,…
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Art Gallery of NSW: Perspectives on geometry photo gallery
On 29 November, visitors to the Art Gallery of NSW heard about the intricate relationship between geometry and the world around us from the perspectives of artist Shireen Taweel and…