Public Events

Mathematics professor, social entrepreneur, inventor and SMRI guest, Professor Po-Shen Loh, will present four public events during his visit in Sydney, including a public lecture, two seminars and a high school workshop.

29 – 31 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.

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.

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.