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We’d like to thank MACSYS Partner Investigator & Univ of Oxford Professor Ruth Baker for an inspiring week of research discussions! Ruth visited researchers at three MACSYS node universities, sharing insights from her work in mathematical biology and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢Come work with us in sunny☀️Brisbane! We are looking for an applied mathematician to join our Centre as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at QUT. 👉 qut.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm... @smbmathbiology.bsky.social @mjsimpson.bsky.social

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congratulations👏to Centre Director Jennifer Flegg - officially inducted this week as a Fellow of The Australian Academy of Science. The Science Academy Honour recognises Jen for her internationally leading research in mathematical biology. Photos by: Peter Kongmalavong / @science.org.au

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📢New episode alert! QUT mathematician Dr Adrianne Jenner explains how maths provides a new way to investigate multiple sclerosis. Her research explores why MS symptoms can fluctuate dramatically, moving from stability to relapse & then back into remission. www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/ms-m...

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Lorne Genome Conference, Australia @lornegenome.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join us for the 48th Lorne Genome Conference, taking place from 14–17 February 2027 at the historic Lorne Theatre Lorne Genome 2027 will showcase an exciting scientific program coverin all things genomic. Early bird registration open now and abstract submission coming soon! lnkd.in/geaQ3xNE

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

MACSYS was proud to join four other ARC Centres of Excellence for a communications & professional development workshop at UNSW Sydney this week. Researchers built skills in communicating across disciplines, research impact & translation, and the responsible use of AI tools. @arc-gov-au.bsky.social

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

To listen🎧, just search for The Random Sample on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or click on the link below and head to our website: www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/reco...

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Science at Pandemic Speed: The Clinical Trial that Changed COVID Care – with Professor Thomas Jaki – The Random Sample

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🎤NEW EPISODE! How do you run a clinical trial in the middle of a global pandemic? We chat with Prof Thomas Jaki, one of the world's leading experts in clinical trial statistics, about the groundbreaking RECOVERY trial, which identified life-saving treatments for patients hospitalised with COVID-19.

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

MACSYS is proud to introduce our new "Metabolic Explorer"! This interactive tool will help researchers visualise & interact with complex metabolic models, making it easier to understand what's happening inside a cell and compare how metabolism changes under different conditions. youtu.be/25WwywWLYPo

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MACSYS Metabolic Explorer

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Roslyn is the inaugural recipient of the Landman Medal- awarded by ANZIAM for outstanding contributions to industrial & applied mathematics. We're honoured to have her as our guest on our latest episode www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/rosl... @csiropublishing.bsky.social @jcuofficial.bsky.social

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's a question many early career researchers grapple with: academia or industry? Prof Roslyn Hickson's answer is simple: both. Roslyn is an applied mathematician with a joint appointment at CSIRO and James Cook University, where she serves as Science Leader for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

To listen, just search for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts, or head to: www.therandomsample.com.au Thanks to Prof Kate Smith-Miles for hosting!

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The Random Sample – Give a unique glimpse into the world of mathematics and statistics.

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In our latest episode, we explore the Simplex Method - an algorithm that transformed optimisation and a question that continues to intrigue mathematicians: why is it so fast in practice, despite theoretical predictions that suggest it shouldn't be - with special guest @sophie.huiberts.me

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

MACSYS was proud to be a key sponsor of this week’s Yeast Products & Discovery (YPD) Conference in Brisbane! It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the breadth of work being undertaken by our researchers and students to Australia’s yeast science community.

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

MACSYS is entering its next chapter, with Prof Jennifer Flegg appointed as Centre Director and Prof Mike McDonald appointed as Deputy Director. Together, they represent the complementary strengths of the wet- and dry-lab sciences that underpin our collaborative approach. 👉 macsys.org/new-director...

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ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology @coesb.com.au · 22/07/2026

This week we hosted a Biotech Entrepreneurship Workshop in Sydney, with @macsys.bsky.social. Researchers, founders, VCs and industry leaders came together for practical discussions on investment readiness, mentorship and translating science into commercial impact. 🎯 @arc-gov-au.bsky.social

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

MACSYS members had the opportunity to tour the Australian Genome Foundry (AGF) at Macquarie University, a national, state-of-the-art synthetic biology facility. The tour provided a fascinating look at how AGF supports end-to-end synthetic biology research. Thanks @arccoesb.bsky.social for hosting!

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

MACSYS is proud to support the upcoming Yeast Products & Discovery Conference - bringing together emerging leaders, researchers, and innovators in yeast science from across Australia. 📆22-24 July 📌UQ Brisbane City (located in the CBD) 👉More info and/or register: ausyeastgroup.org/ypd-2026

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

To listen, just search for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts - or head to our website: www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/nano...

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From Granular to Nano: Big Science at Small Scales – with Prof Natalie Thamwattana – The Random Sample

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

📢 New episode alert! How small is "nano"? And how can something so tiny have such a big impact? Our latest episode features Prof Ngamta (Natalie) Thamwattana from the Uni of Newcastle. We explore her research into the behaviour of granular materials - all the way down to the world of nanotechnology.

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Michael Plank @michaelplanknz.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Congrats Jen on this very well deserved honour

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Congratulations to MACSYS Deputy Director Professor Jennifer Flegg - just named a 2026 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, recognised for her internationally leading work in mathematical biology. 👉 Read the full story: macsys.org/jen-flegg-20...

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The second episode explores how mathematical approaches can be used to understand anti‑vaccination sentiment - with guest Prof Stacey Smith? from the University of Ottawa. Our host is Dr Eva Stadler from the Kirby Institute at UNSW.

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The first episode looks into how mathematics is playing an increasingly important role in understanding pregnancy, reproductive health, and chronic conditions that disproportionately affect women - with guests Prof Alys Clark & Dr Claire Miller from @aucklanduni.bsky.social Bioengineering Institute.

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Happy International Women in Mathematics Day! We've released two episodes celebrating research excellence by women - and those who identify as women - in the mathematical sciences. To listen, just search for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts - or head to: www.therandomsample.com.au

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our latest episode features Dr Maria Kleshnina (QUT), the first mathematician to receive a L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship in Australia & New Zealand. We explore Maria’s field of interest, Game Theory, & why this mathematical way of thinking is so powerful! www.therandomsample.com.au

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

You can also watch a video of the podcast recording on the MACSYS YouTube channel: youtu.be/vc3To3w8FjU

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The Kalman Filter: The Mathematics of Knowing Where You Are

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A piece of mathematics from the 1960s still quietly powers GPS, aviation, wearables - even space missions. In our latest episode, we explore the Kalman Filter with two men who've been working with it for decades! To listen, search your podcast app for The Random Sample. www.therandomsample.com.au

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Thanks to The Random Sample podcast for featuring our Centre & our ambitious research mission to model a whole cell in a special 2-part series. To listen, just search for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts or head to the website: www.therandomsample.com.au @therandomsample.bsky.social

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Trevor Lithgow @trevor-lithgow.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Thanks to Marvin Whiteley and the @asm.org @mbio.bsky.social for a good time on their podcast talking about a bacteriophage that flexes and contracts in impossible ways. Also detailed in an mBio paper here DOI: 10.1128/mbio.03829-25 @macsys.bsky.social youtu.be/eDGta8xc4_0?...

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Phage JS1: The Virus Breaking the Rules - Editors in Conversation, mBio Edition

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🎙️Why MACSYS & why now? In this clip from The Random Sample podcast, Centre Director Trevor Lithgow explains that as biology increasingly moves into a quantitative space, the ability to work across maths & biology isn’t optional - it’s essential: 🎧 www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/macs...

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

📢New episode alert! Bringing together the mathematical and computational sciences with biology🔬 to tackle one of science’s grand challenges - MACSYS leaders Trevor Lithgow & Jen Flegg explain why modelling a whole, living cell 🧬 matters. 👉 www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/macs...

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The first 2026 episode of The Random Sample podcast features Centre Chief Investigators Adelle Coster (UNSW) & Mat Simpson (QUT). They share how maths, combined with biological expertise, come together in MACSYS as our researchers work toward a predictive, computational model of a living cell.

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🎙️We're launching a brand‑new season of our podcast this week & you’re invited to be part of the action! We're bringing a StudioPod recording booth straight to the Univ of Melbourne campus and will be recording new podcast episodes throughout our in-person launch event. Come watch the magic happen!

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We’re proud to see MACSYS Associate Investigator, Dr Francesca Short, featured in this insightful ABC News story on hand hygiene and antibacterial soap. Dr Short is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at Monash University’s Centre to Impact Antimicrobial Resistance. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

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Which hand soap is best for killing germs?

Experts say there is an array of options when it comes to hand soaps, and some labels can be misleading.

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🎙️Come See a Podcast Come to Life! MACSYS is launching a brand‑new season of The Random Sample podcast by bringing a StudioPod recording booth straight to the University of Melbourne campus - and will be recording new podcast episodes throughout the launch event. Come watch the magic happen!

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The M in MACSYS stands for Mathematical - so we'd like to wish everyone a Happy International Day of Mathematics (aka Pi Day)! This year's IDM theme is "Mathematics and Hope".

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Five ARC Centres of Excellence with headquarters or nodes in Brisbane, including MACSYS, came together for a Women in Leadership breakfast event hosted at UQ. The event featured an inspiring panel discussion with representatives from each Centre, including our own Chief Investigator Prof Richi Nayak

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

📢We're hiring! Come join us in sunny☀️Brisbane. We are recruiting a postdoctoral Research Fellow to join us at QUT. This position is intended for applied mathematicians. 🔷Level A/B, Fixed-term, 2 years 📍Gardens Point (hybrid option available) 👉More info/apply: lnkd.in/gA_tJqHV @mjsimpson.bsky.social

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Michael Plank @michaelplanknz.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Suppose you know that x+y=100 and want to know what x and y are. You’re stuck right – there’s a whole range of possibilities for two numbers that sum to 100 (in maths we call this non-identifiability).

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Ruth Baker @profruthbaker.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Come and work with us! I'm looking for a PDRA in data-driven modelling of collective cell behaviour to join the group. More information at www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/80472

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Data-driven Modelling of Collective Cell Behaviour | Mathematical Institute

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Do cutting-edge research at the frontiers of AI-driven Whole Cell Modelling! We invite applications for two fully funded, 3.5-year PhD positions based with MACSYS at The Australian National University (ANU). 2026 PhD applications are now open for two exciting projects.👇 macsys.org/phd-scholars...

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Honoured to have a member of our Intl Scientific Advisory Board in Australia this week. Prof Brenda Andrews from the Univ of Toronto (pictured right) delivered an invited talk at the Lorne Genome Conference and caught up with our Chief Investigator Traude Beilharz, president of the Conference Board.

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Congratulations to MACSYS PhD student Yong See (Elijah) Foo from The University of Melbourne - awarded the prize for best student talk at the recent ANZIAM Conference. The Australia & New Zealand Industrial & Applied Mathematics (ANZIAM) conference was held in Canberra. 👉 macsys.org/macsys-phd-s...

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Lorne Genome Conference, Australia @lornegenome.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

That's a wrap for Lorne Genome 2026! Thanks to all the speakers for fascinating talks, poster presenters for hot of the press science, trade for making the experiments possible and of course all the attendees for great discussion. See you next year!

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