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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join us as we present our National Science Week public lecture: Alan Turing's legacy: computers, AI and some very queer mathematics 🗓️ Friday 21 Aug 2026 ⏰ 5:30pm - 6:30pm 🏢 Lecture Theatre 200, Social Sciences Building Usyd. 💲 Free Find out more Register now events.humanitix.com/alan-turing-...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

SMRI is delighted that friend and former Advisory Board member, Terence Tao, has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026. It is a fitting tribute to Terry, whose contributions inspire so many and have expanded the horizons of mathematical discovery. Congratulations! Photo: UCLA

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thrilled to announce the inaugural SMRI Summer School: Rigidity, Geometry, Dynamics with courses by Benson Farb, Alan Reid and Amie Wilkinson 📍SMRI, USYD 📆 18 –29 Jan 2027 🔗 mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/smri-summer-... 🚨 Funding applications due: 20 Sep 2026 Please share widely 🧮

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Upcoming event: 'Optimal Transport: Mini-Course and Mini-Workshop' here at SMRI/USYD 🗓️ 3 - 5 Aug 2026 📍USYD All staff, students and anyone interested in optimal transport are encouraged to attend, more information and registration here: www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/PDESeminar... #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Celebrate #WomenInMaths here at USYD Join us for pizza🍕 + talks from Neda Khodabakhsh Joniani, Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social, Madeline Nurcombe & Pratibha Panwar 🗓️ Tues May 12, 5 pm 📍 USYD 🔗https://events.humanitix.com/international-day-of-women-in-mathematics-2026 #May12 #May12WIM #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our #InternationalDayOfMathematics public lecture 'A world from a sheet of paper' was given by Tadashi Tokieda 📜🗺️ Curious about origami, miura-ori, and how geometry can confer properties such as elasticity? 🧬 Catch up here👉 mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/a-world-from... #MathSky 🧮

Tadashi Tokieda's public lecture at SMRI, taken by Jayne Ion

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We are kicking off #InternationalDayOfMathematics with a maths colloquium by Tadashi Tokieda: Irrational ways of manufacturing numbers #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Our International Day of Mathematics events includes 2 special magic shows by Tadashi Tokieda at the Chau Chak Wing Museum on Sat 14 & Sun 15 March 12:30 pm 'A magic show' will be for both curious children 🧒 & seasoned scientists alike! 🪄👩‍🔬 🎩 🧮 events.humanitix.com/a-magic-show... #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

'A world from a sheet of paper' - SMRI's #InternationalDayOfMathematics public lecture by Tadashi Tokieda will be on Fri 13 March Starting from a sheet of paper, explore magic tricks and geometry in this lecture filled with table-top demonstrations 🔗 events.humanitix.com/internationa... #MathSky🧮

A poster for the public lecture. The background is a man (Tadashi Tokieda) flying a white kite over a sunny beach

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Join us for a special talk by Peter Bartlett (UC Berkeley), part of the focus period 'Mathematical Science for AI Safety' currently running at SMRI 'Gradient optimization methods: the benefits of instability' 5:30 pm, Wednesday 10th December 2025 Old Geology Lecture Theatre, USYD #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The AMSI Summer School 2026 Public Lecture is coming up soon - 'The Other Golden Ratio', given by Prof Burkard Polster (Monash University) 🗓️ Wed 4 Feb, 2026 🕡 6–7pm (light refreshments from 5pm) 📍 Monash University, Clayton & online Register here: ss.amsi.org.au/public-lectu...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Join us on Monday 1st December for the first SMRI-Basser Joint Seminar, to be given by Robert Tarjan (Princeton University) @sydneycompsci.bsky.social 'Is Dijkstra's Algorithm Optimal?' 2 pm, Monday 1st December, 2025 The Quad General Lecture Theatre, University of Sydney #MathSky #CSforAll

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Congratulations to the 13 successful applicants of our International Visitor Program (IVP) Round 2! 🎉🎉 The full list of visitors and their hosts, from all over Australia, is here. mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/internationa... #MathSky #InternationalVisitorProgram

The jacaranda in the quadrangle at the University of Sydney blooming in October

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Did you miss our National Science Week public lecture? Zsuzsanna Dancso's story was full of twists and turns, and how knot theory came to be 🪢🧮🥯 Catch up below👇 mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/knots-graphs... #MathSky #NationalScienceWeek #PublicLecture

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Panel kicking off now- Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language #ScienceAtTheMuseum

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Drawing on Complexity: Klein Bottle Experiment by Briony Barr is still developing. Come and join us in the Chau Chak Wing Museum on the bridge #ScienceAtTheMuseum #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Come down to the Chau Chak Wing Museum for Science at the Museum. This guy is from the touch tanks down near Sounds cafe 🪸🦪

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Science at the Museum is happening at the Chau Chak Wing Museum on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August! Join us as we team up again with the museum for a program loaded with activities for the whole family! #MathSky #NationalScienceWeek mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/event/scienc...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We are delighted to announce that Zsuzsanna Dancso will give our next #PublicLecture: 'Knots, graphs, and algebra: a story of surprises' will be on Friday 15 August, as part of our program for #ScienceWeek More information and registration: events.humanitix.com/knots-graphs... #MathSky

A poster for the public lecture: The featured image is a network made of copper wire which connects coloured spheres

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Sharing 3 x scholarship opportunities with @monsoon0.bsky.social: Postgrad Research in Mathematics for Quantum Resilience Quantum computing will be revolutionary- Qs about online security & unexpected discoveries remain. Please share with your networks - details about eligibility below: #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Today we celebrate women and girls in math, on the birthday of renowned Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. Details of our local event below, all welcome 🧮 #May12WIM #MathSky

A purple poster in the theme of May 12 women in maths

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Next week, we are celebrating #WomenInMathematics with an evening of talks, free pizza, and a display of intriguing 3D geometric objects! Everyone is welcome 🍕 @sydney.edu.au @sydneymathsstats.bsky.social #MathSky #May12 #May12WIM

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Artistic Mathematics: Truth and Beauty by Henry Segerman is on this evening and we can't wait to learn about these amazing constructions #MathSky #PiDay 🧮🥧

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Come and explore elements of #symmetry in music with this combined lecture-recital: part of #MathsAtTheMuseum. Artem Puletov and Denis Collins (UQ) will discuss symmetry in music, with an accompanying performance by Ensemble Offspring Reservations essential: bit.ly/4k8jVtP #CCWMxSMRI #mathsky #IDM

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Maths craft workstations for the whole family! Come and learn about #flexagons, line art, #fractals, #tiling and more, with instructions and a range of floor talks from visiting mathematicians and artists! We look forward to seeing you there! Full program: bit.ly/3XcaY95 #CCWMxSMRI

A poster for Maths at the Museum, photo credit Greg Harm, image of Drawing on Complexity by Briony Barr

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Drawing on Complexity: Conceptual artist Briony Barr's rule-based artworks allow visitors to participate in developing a collaborative artwork, which will take shape over the entire weekend!

A photo of conceptual artwork- Drawing on Complexity by Briony Barr. Photo credit: Greg Harm

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The Sound of #Symmetry: Ensemble Offspring will bring to life a combined lecture-recital from Artem Pulemotov & Denis Collins exploring symmetry in art and music. The performance will run at 12:30 each day, registrations are $5: bit.ly/4k8jVtP

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

On Friday 3.14, @henryseg.bsky.social will give a public lecture about his work bridging mathematics and art- beautiful (and accurate) mathematical constructions. He will discuss what makes a compelling visualisation, and his work in #VR and #3Dprinting. Registrations are free: bit.ly/4hJefor

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Have you ever wondered about the symmetry of music? We have an upcoming lecture-recital with Artem Pulemotov & Denis Collins (UQ), brought to life by ARIA-nominated Ensemble Offspring Registrations essential ($5) 🧮🎶 bit.ly/4k8jVtP #mathsky #CCWMXSMRI #MathsAtTheMuseum #IDM2025

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

#CCWMXSMRI Maths at the Museum-part of our action-packed weekend for #IDM25 ( #maths #art #creativity). If you're in Sydney, join us for what is sure to be an exciting event for the whole family. Most activities are free (or $5)! Full schedule + registration: bit.ly/3XcaY95 #mathsky #WhatsOnSydney

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

An exciting evening of awards, as SMRI Director Geordie Williamson received the 2024 Max Planck Humboldt Award in Berlin! We extend our congratulations to Laura Waller @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social & Torsten Hoefler (ETH), winners of the MPH medals 🎖️ @maxplanck.de Photo credit- David Ausserhofer

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Join our Director, Geordie Williamson, at #WoodfordFolkFestival this summer as he explores whether #AI can think! 29.12.24 More details: woodfordfolkfestival.com

an ai-generated image of a tree, half above ground and half below, showing both canopy and roots. The style is that of a children's story book, or something you might find in an atlas

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

As the joke goes: a physicist, a chemist and a mathematician walk into a bar. The physicist orders 1/2 a pint, The mathematician orders 0.5 pints, chemist orders 5.0 * 10^-1 pints. Jokes aside, Dr Karl's mathematical shirt is perfect #mathsky #chemsky #physics @doctorkarl.bsky.social

Three people taking a selfie, one of them is wearing a maths shirt

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