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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

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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Asilata

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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Vale Professor Rodney Baxter

MSI pays tribute to Em/Prof. Rodney Baxter.

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

Professor Rowena Ball brings Indigenous maths to ANU

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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
2 Jul 2026 | 4 - 5pm

A primal-dual mathematical framework for particle reconstruction in electron microscopy

MSI Colloquium, where the school comes together for afternoon tea before one speaker gives an accessible talk on their subject
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Colloquium
7 Jul 2026 | 2 - 3pm

Structure preserving and high-order numerical methods for hyperbolic fluid flows in atmospheric modelling

Final PhD Talk by Kieran Ricardo
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Hn from stone circle
20 Jul 2026 | 9:15am - 24 Jul 2026 | 3pm

Global Mathematics Histories and Futures

Mathematics that will surprise and delight you!
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.
View the event