ANU Mathematical Sciences Institute

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
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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Colloquium
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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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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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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seminar on Topological Quantum Field Theory
11 Aug 2026 | 3 - 4pm

Categorical resolutions of curves and Bridgeland stability

Algebra & Topology Seminar Series
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Colloquium
13 Aug 2026 | 4 - 5pm

Quantum Symmetries of von Neumann algebras

MSI Colloquium, where the school comes together for afternoon tea before one speaker gives an accessible talk on their subject
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Maths and Music
18 Aug 2026 | 6 - 8pm

On rational and irrational numbers, strings and harmony

MSI presents a public lecture by Professor Uri Onn on Harmony, rational and irrational numbers, and their relationships in music.
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