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Clément Canonne @ccanonne.github.io · 2d

Some extra info: (1) Priority areas are listed, but those working in *any* area relevant to the School of CS are welcome to apply; (2) the due time of the application (Dec 1) is 🇦🇺 Sydney time (keep in mind!); (3) we welcome applications at *all* levels.

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Clément Canonne @ccanonne.github.io · 8d

📢 Come be my colleague: the School of Computer Science at 🇦🇺 #USyd is hiring!

Multiple tenure-track-equivalent positions across the board (including theory!), but with a specific focus on Cybersecurity and Trustworthy Digital Systems, and ML/AI.

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Multiple Continuing (Tenure-Track) Academic Positions, School of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney

Join a thriving Faculty of Engineering at a University ranked amongst the world’s best teaching and research institutions Located in the heart of Sydney’s bustling inner west quarter, close to beaches...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 9d

There and back again: groupoids and C*-algebras — Aidan Sims, University of New South Wales

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There and back again: groupoids and C*-algebras

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 15d

How can #AI provide a new lens for looking at novel and exciting problems in mathematics? SMRI Director Geordie Williamson's AMS Colloquium Lectures will provide examples of Geordie's own use of AI at the forefront of research #MathSky

American Mathematical Society @amermathsoc.bsky.social · 20d

Geordie Williamson, University of Sydney, will give the AMS Colloquium Lectures at the 2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings in January.

The first of this year’s lectures will be “Can AI help us discover interesting mathematics?” Learn more. Link in comments. Read more: www.ams.org/meetings/lec...

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Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social · Sep 2

Two years ago, I had an epiphany, which led me to pivot my research towards mathematics for quantum era security. We’re nowhere near where I’d like to be yet, but I hope that these tantalizing new ideas will lead us to an unusual new perspective … go.sydney.edu.au/Idtmpn

How to build a resilient and safe future for life on Earth

From the building blocks of quantum computing to where the bush meets the farm, our scientists are at the forefront of the expansive effort to ensure our world is sustainable, resilient and safe for a...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 22

Introduction to Optimal Transport and Free Boundary Problems — Jiakun Liu, The University of Sydney
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Introduction to Optimal Transport and Free Boundary Problems

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 22

Professor Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social was interviewed by @biancanogrady.bsky.social as part of the State Library of NSW's Women in STEM oral history collection — interviewing extraordinary women in science

Listen to the interview here👂https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Yj7EWVD9
#MathSky

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Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social · Aug 21

I was interviewed by @biancanogrady.bsky.social for the State Library of NSW's Women in #STEMM oral history collection 🎧 collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Yj7EW...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 20

Straightening structures on surfaces — Robert Tang, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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Straightening structures on surfaces

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 20

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👇

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 19

The existence of constrained Willmore surfaces in R^3 and R^4 - Ross Ogilvie, University of Mannheim
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The existence of constrained Willmore surfaces in R^3 and R^4

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 19

Navigating the space of surfaces - Lynn Heller (BIMSA)
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Navigating the space of surfaces

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 17

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 · Aug 17

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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Fun Fact Science with Kovi @funfactscience.com · Aug 16

Had a great time talking about our search for radio stars and other transients this afternoon with the @sydmathinst.bsky.social 📡 🔭
Thanks to all who attended and asked great questions!
📸 Credit: @manishacaleb.bsky.social

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 16

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 · Aug 14

Matthew Dyer's seminar, 'Dedekind's lemma, Galois connections and pseudoreflection groups' now available on YT:
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Dedekind's lemma, Galois connections and pseudoreflection groups

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Ciaran O'Hare @cajohare.bsky.social · Aug 12

For those in Sydney on Saturday afternoon, I will be speaking all about cosmology and the Big Bang at this event at the very nice Chau Chak Wing Museum

Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 6

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
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Fun Fact Science with Kovi @funfactscience.com · Aug 12

Come on down on Saturday to hear a bunch of awesome science talks - including one on how we are building huge radio telescopes and finding tiny stars!
☄️🔭🧪

Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 6

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
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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 12

Knots are everywhere: DNA, materials, and maths. How can we use algebra – numbers, operations, and structure – to unravel their mysteries?

Join this public lecture hosted by @sydmathinst.bsky.social, as part of National Science Week.
Register now: srkr.io/63326guY

Knots, graphs, and algebra - public lecture by Sydney Mathematical Research Institute

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 6

Very much looking forward to hearing from @astrolaura.com - who is using the ASKAP telescope to look for stars (and trying to avoid those pesky black holes!) 🔭

Dr Laura Driessen @astrolaura.com · Aug 6

Join us at the Chau Chak Wing museum to National Science Week! I'll be giving a talk, exact time TBD

Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 6

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
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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 6

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
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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Aug 4

USYD @sydneymathsstats.bsky.social grad and AI expert Andrew Tulloch turns down billion-dollar contract for Meta: www.news.com.au/technology/o... #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Jul 31

Just under 24 h left to apply for the #InternationalVisitorProgram at SMRI. Visiting mathematicians can connect with local researchers and other visitors and spend time on research without distractions #MathSky
T+Cs and application: 👇
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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · Jul 25

Just one more week left to apply for the International Visitor Program at SMRI! Please share this incredible opportunity with your #MathSky networks
Full T+Cs and application: mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/internationa...

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