1 September 2026 8-12 March 2027Creswick, Victoria Can AI help solve an open mathematical problem? Apply now to be part of Australia’s team of outstanding PhD-level students to crack some of the most challenging open questions from the Simon Marais Mathematics Competition (SMMC) using the latest AI models and techniques. Will human talent, mathematical insight and creativity teamed up with … Read More
MATRIX congratulates Professor Terry Tao AC FAA FRS
8 June 2026 MATRIX warmly congratulates Professor Terry Tao AC FAA FRS on his appointment as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours. The Companion of the Order of Australia is the nation’s highest civilian honour and recognises Professor Tao’s eminent service to the mathematical sciences, the global mathematics community, … Read More
The University of Sydney joins as Associate Member
3 March 2026 We are thrilled that the University of Sydney, through the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute, will join MATRIX as an Associate Member from 2026. The University of Sydney joins MATRIX partners Monash University, the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland, along with Associate Members the Australian National University and the University of New South Wales. … Read More
Open Call for PhD Student Research Symposium EoIs
PhD students in the mathematical sciences – this one’s for you! MATRIX and AMSI are inviting you to design and run your own research symposium in 2026. This is your chance to: • Exchange ideas & collaborate with peers • Build your research network • Shape the format – talks, problem-solving, posters, social activities – it’s up to you! Most … Read More
Open Call for Research Program and Tandem Workshop Proposals
MATRIX Research Program Proposals MATRIX invites proposals for research programs to be held in 2028/2029. MATRIX is currently at capacity for 2027. Closing date: Friday, 18 September 2026 Guidelines MATRIX-BIRS Tandem Research Workshop (in 2027) Proposals The institutes MATRIX in Creswick (Australia) and BIRS in Banff (Canada) invite proposals for a tandem workshop taking place simultaneously at MATRIX and BIRS in … Read More
MATRIX and South Australian Department for Education Launch 2025 MathsCraft Partnership
24 June 2025 MATRIX is delighted to announce a new partnership with the South Australian Department for Education as the primary funders of the MathsCraft – Enhancing Problem Solving in Schools (EPCiS) program in 2025. This initiative supports the professional development of teachers and promotes deeper mathematical thinking among students by bringing the practices of research mathematicians into the classroom. … Read More
MATRIX Celebrates 10 Years of Mathematical Discovery and Collaboration
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of MATRIX, Australia’s residential institute for the mathematical sciences. Established in 2015, MATRIX is supported by a national institutional collaboration that includes the University of Melbourne, Monash University, the University of Queensland, the Australian National University, the University of New South Wales. MATRIX has become a national hub for deep, collaborative research across the … Read More
Pi Day – An Inspiring Talk on Mathematics, Art, and Creativity!
Event Details Date: Friday, 14 March at 4:00 PM (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time)Venue: Old Geology Theatre 1, Old Geology Building (Building 155), The University of Melbourne, ParkvilleAfternoon Tea: 🥧 Pies served at 3:30 PM in the School of Mathematics and Statistics Tearoom, The University of Melbourne, Peter Hall Building, Parkville! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Katherine Seaton (La Trobe … Read More
AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025
27 February 2025 Event Details Dates: 1-12 September 2025Location: MATRIX, CreswickApplications close: Sunday, 29 June 2025 The AMSI-MATRIX Winter School is set for an engaging two-week program designed for postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals in the mathematical sciences. This annual event provides a deep dive into contemporary research, featuring insights from leading national and international experts. Participants will explore open … Read More
UQ becomes Partner and UNSW joins as Associate Member
10 January 2025 Happy New Year! MATRIX welcomes the University of Queensland as full Partner since 2024 and the University of New South Wales as Associate Member from 2025 onward in a national consortium that also includes the Australian National University, Monash University and the University of Melbourne. With current pressures on the sector as a whole, we are extremely grateful … Read More