Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI)
@sydmathinst.bsky.social
Transforming maths in Australia with research and public outreach.
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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
'Gradient optimization methods: the benefits of instability'
5:30 pm, Wednesday 10th December 2025
Old Geology Lecture Theatre, USYD
#MathSky
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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
'Gradient optimization methods: the benefits of instability'
5:30 pm, Wednesday 10th December 2025
Old Geology Lecture Theatre, USYD
#MathSky
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...
🗓️ Wed 4 Feb, 2026
🕡 6–7pm (light refreshments from 5pm)
📍 Monash University, Clayton & online
Register here: ss.amsi.org.au/public-lectu...
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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...
🗓️ Wed 4 Feb, 2026
🕡 6–7pm (light refreshments from 5pm)
📍 Monash University, Clayton & online
Register here: ss.amsi.org.au/public-lectu...
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
@sydneycompsci.bsky.social
'Is Dijkstra's Algorithm Optimal?'
2 pm, Monday 1st December, 2025
The Quad General Lecture Theatre, University of Sydney
#MathSky #CSforAll
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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
@sydneycompsci.bsky.social
'Is Dijkstra's Algorithm Optimal?'
2 pm, Monday 1st December, 2025
The Quad General Lecture Theatre, University of Sydney
#MathSky #CSforAll
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 full list of visitors and their hosts, from all over Australia, is here. mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/internationa... #MathSky #InternationalVisitorProgram
October 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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 full list of visitors and their hosts, from all over Australia, is here. mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/internationa... #MathSky #InternationalVisitorProgram
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
Catch up below👇
mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/knots-graphs...
#MathSky #NationalScienceWeek #PublicLecture
August 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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
Catch up below👇
mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/knots-graphs...
#MathSky #NationalScienceWeek #PublicLecture
Panel kicking off now- Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language #ScienceAtTheMuseum
August 17, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Panel kicking off now- Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language #ScienceAtTheMuseum
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
August 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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
Come down to the Chau Chak Wing Museum for Science at the Museum. This guy is from the touch tanks down near Sounds cafe 🪸🦪
August 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Come down to the Chau Chak Wing Museum for Science at the Museum. This guy is from the touch tanks down near Sounds cafe 🪸🦪
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...
mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/event/scienc...
August 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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...
mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/event/scienc...
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
More information and registration: events.humanitix.com/knots-graphs...
#MathSky
July 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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
More information and registration: events.humanitix.com/knots-graphs...
#MathSky
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
Quantum computing will be revolutionary- Qs about online security & unexpected discoveries remain. Please share with your networks - details about eligibility below:
#MathSky
June 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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
Quantum computing will be revolutionary- Qs about online security & unexpected discoveries remain. Please share with your networks - details about eligibility below:
#MathSky
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
@sydney.edu.au @sydneymathsstats.bsky.social #MathSky #May12 #May12WIM
May 8, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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
@sydney.edu.au @sydneymathsstats.bsky.social #MathSky #May12 #May12WIM
..and Hitomezashi Mathematics floor talk by @mathskath.bsky.social is running now! #CCWMxSMRI
March 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
..and Hitomezashi Mathematics floor talk by @mathskath.bsky.social is running now! #CCWMxSMRI
Drawing on Conplexity is taking shape on the bridge #MathsAtTheMuseum #CCWMxSMRI
March 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Drawing on Conplexity is taking shape on the bridge #MathsAtTheMuseum #CCWMxSMRI
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
Reservations essential: bit.ly/4k8jVtP
#CCWMxSMRI #mathsky #IDM
March 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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
Reservations essential: bit.ly/4k8jVtP
#CCWMxSMRI #mathsky #IDM
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
March 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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
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!
March 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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!
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
March 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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
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
March 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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
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
Registrations essential ($5) 🧮🎶 bit.ly/4k8jVtP
#mathsky #CCWMXSMRI #MathsAtTheMuseum #IDM2025
February 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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
Registrations essential ($5) 🧮🎶 bit.ly/4k8jVtP
#mathsky #CCWMXSMRI #MathsAtTheMuseum #IDM2025
#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
#mathsky #WhatsOnSydney
February 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
#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
#mathsky #WhatsOnSydney
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
Photo credit- David Ausserhofer
December 5, 2024 at 5:34 AM
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
Photo credit- David Ausserhofer
Join our Director, Geordie Williamson, at #WoodfordFolkFestival this summer as he explores whether #AI can think! 29.12.24
More details: woodfordfolkfestival.com
More details: woodfordfolkfestival.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Join our Director, Geordie Williamson, at #WoodfordFolkFestival this summer as he explores whether #AI can think! 29.12.24
More details: woodfordfolkfestival.com
More details: woodfordfolkfestival.com