Maths and Music
Maths and Music

On rational and irrational numbers, strings and harmony

Join us for a Public Lecture by Professor Uri Onn from the Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI), at the Australian National University as part of National Science Week.

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Hn from stone circle

Global mathematics histories and futures

What can the histories of mathematics from all societies worldwide tell us about mathematics we may need to tackle 21st century global problems? This workshop aims to bring together cross-cultural, historical, and frontier mathematical knowledge.

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MiA
MiA

Mathematics in Art

An exhibition by staff, students and alumni of the Mathematical Sciences Institute in the Hanna Neumann building at the Australian National University. Curated by Tim Brook, Mandy Gordon, Akrti Tyagi, Felipe Messias and Tony Martin.

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Rodney Baxter
Tuesday, 22 Jul 2025

Vale Professor Rodney Baxter

MSI pays tribute to Em/Prof. Rodney Baxter.

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Rowena Bell
Monday, 08 Apr 2024

Maths has no borders: Professor Rowena Ball brings Indigenous mathematics to ANU

Professor Rowena Ball brings Indigenous maths to ANU

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Monday, 08 Apr 2024

Vale Professor Bob Dewar

MSI pays tribute to Em/Prof. Robert (Bob) Leith Dewar.

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Why maths’ bad reputation doesn’t add up

Associate Professor Adam Piggott knows how mathematical ideas can transform our world, and he wishes more people were in on the secret.
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Exploring the mathematical universe – connections, contradictions, and kale

Exploring the mathematical universe – connections, contradictions, and kale

Pure mathematics often yields unanticipated applications, but without a time machine to look into the future, how do mathematicians like me choose…
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ANU researchers speed up earthquake simulation software

“Faster, more efficient software,” “speedups and code profiling,” and “parallel programming” – these were the central takeaways from the two-week…
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Colloquium
23 Jul 2026 | 4 - 5pm

Trading linearity for ellipticity: a low regularity Lorentzian splitting theorem

MSI Colloquium, where the school comes together for afternoon tea before one speaker gives an accessible talk on their subject
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23 Jul 2026 | 6:30 - 10pm

Beat the Lotto

The MSI, ANU Film Group and the Embassy of Ireland present Beat the Lotto, a documentary about mathematician Stefan Klincewicz, who in 1992 attempted to beat Ireland’s National Lottery by buying every ticket combination, sparking public fascination and controversy.
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Inside ITER reactor
30 Jul 2026 | 4 - 5pm

Inside ITER: Physics, Modelling, and AI Challenges of a Burning Plasma

Preparing for ITER Operation: The Physics, Modelling and Computing Challenges of a Burning Plasma
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