ANU Mathematical Sciences Institute

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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DO THE MATHS Celebrates 20 Years Inspiring Young Women Mathematicians

Dr Asilata Bapat Challenges Stereotypes in Mathematics

At the 2025 UNSW Women in Mathematics and Statistics event, ANU Pure Mathematics researcher Dr Asilata Bapat presented a talk on “What does a mathematician do all day?”

Through personal stories, she showcased the creativity and variety in maths, dispelling myths that it’s just number-crunching or blackboard staring.

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Sea^2 = Play^2 + Me^2

Join us for a public lecture from Senior Lecturer and Associate Dean Indigenous Strategy & Services Jordan Pitt (University of Sydney).

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Tuesday, 08 Sep 2026

AMSI Summer Research Scholarships

Undergraduate math students at AMSI Member Universities can apply for a six-week summer research scholarship. Paired with an academic mentor, recipients earn $3,000, conduct a project, write a report and a blog post, and build crucial research and science communication skills. Apply now!

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Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026

MSI is seeking for two PhD candidates in geometric analysis

The MSI is seeking to appoint up to two PhD candidates in geometric analysis.

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Tuesday, 22 Jul 2025

Vale Professor Rodney Baxter

MSI pays tribute to Em/Prof. Rodney Baxter.

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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.

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…

Cracked Earth showing lava underneath it

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…

27 Oct 2026 | 12 - 1pm

IMMC National Capital Winners Presentation

Join us at the Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI) as we celebrate the outstanding achievement of the ACT winners of the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC).

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