What's On at UWA

Groups and Combinatorics Seminar

Adam Piggott (Bucknell University)

will speak on

The automorphisms of McCullough-Miller space

at 12 noon 10th of May in MLR2

Abstract: McCullough-Miller's space X=X(W) is a topological model for the outer (...)

The word educate is derived from educare (Latin), meaning to draw out, to bring out potential. Educational systems, the world over, are based on thrusting knowledge onto students, instead of drawing it out of them. As a result, students become well informed on one or more subjects. Such education (...)

Intelligence is acquired knowledge of a particular subject or subjects. But being knowledgeable in no way renders your intellect clear to think, reason and decide on matters pertaining to life. A person could be highly intelligent, yet impractical in day to day living. For example, a scientist may (...)

Groups and Combinatorics Seminar

John Bamberg (UWA)

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FinInG: A GAP package for Finite Incidence Geometry

at 12 noon on Tuesday 17th of May in MLR2

Abstract: FinInG is a GAP-package under development for computation in finite (...)

Following the February 2009 bushfires in Victoria, a nation-wide alert system has been activated. The University of Western Australia, FESA and Landgate have initiated a project which will develop a novel Wildfire Early Warning System, created by integrating a state-of-the-art simulator with an (...)

Groups and Combinatorics Seminar

Michael Giudici (UWA)

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Primitive generalised quadrangles

at 12 noon Tuesday 25th of May in MLR2

Abstract: A generalised quadrangle is an incidence structure of points and lines such that the (...)

Groups and Combinatorics Seminar

Sabina Pannek (UWA/Aachen)

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Fat elements in quasi-simple groups of Lie type

at 12 noon on Tuesday 31st of May in MLR2

Abstract: We call an element of the general linear group GL(d,q) fat, or more pre (...)

Groups and Combinatorics Seminar

There will be three 25 minute talks on Tuesday 14th of June in MLR2 starting at 10:30 am.

10:30am:

Sylvia Ozols (Adelaide)

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The Bruck-Bose Construction

11am:

Wei Jin (UWA)

We are seeking volunteers for a study investigating ways to improve the health and well being of dog owners and their dogs. If you own a dog, but do not walk it very often we would like you to hear from you.

Participation in this study will involve attending a 1-2 hour discussion with (...)

Participants must bring their own laptops.

Bayesian approaches to statistical modelling and analysis are being enthusiastically adopted in many disciplines. The course is structured as two mini-workshops each of two days: Introductory Bayesian analysis using WinBugs and Bayesian analysis (...)

The 10 most engaging 3 Minute Thesis presenters selected at the UWA semi-finals on 21st July, will compete for prizes and the opportunity to represent UWA at the Australia-New Zealand 3MT competition in September. Please come along to support the presenters and vote for your "People's Choice&qu (...)

Groups and Combinatorics Seminar

Murray Smith (UWA)

will speak on

Perfect State Transfer

at 11am Wednesday 3rd of August in MLR2



Abstract: In quantum information systems, it is desirable to transfer the quantum state of one qubit (...)

Do you own a dog and would like to walk it more often? Volunteers Needed

We are seeking volunteers for a study investigating ways to improve the health and well-being of dog owners and their dogs. If you own a dog, and would like to walk it more often we would like you to hear from you.

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16:00 - SEMINAR - ECM Faculty Seminar Series : This seminar series will cover broader themes related to the Faculty

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Blakers Mathematics Competition

The 2011 Blakers Mathematics Competition is now open.

Eligible candidates are all undergraduates in first, second and third years at a WA university.

Entries must be received by Friday, August 5, 2011. They may be mailed or given to (...)

The cover letter is usually the first thing read by an employer and it will influence whether they read on or not! Learn how to:

Structure your letters Create interest in your application Prepare letters for advertised and non-advertised positions

Public lecture by the 2011 Mahler Lecturer

Peter Sarnak (Princeton University)

will speak on

Randomness in number theory

Abstract: By way of concrete examples we discuss the dichotomy that in number theory the basic phenomena are either very structured (...)

The Western Australia Chief Scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley, and the University of Western Australia's Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management are hosting a symposium in Albany to showcase the excellent science taking place in the Great Southern region.

'Great Southern (...)

Colloquium by the 2011 Mahler Lecturer

Peter Sarnak (Princeton University)

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Thin integer matrix groups and the affine sieve

at 1:30pm on Friday 12th of August in Engineering Lecture Theatre 1

Abstract: Infinite index subgroups of (...)

UWA opens up the whole campus to the public.

Come and find out about the courses on offer, valuable research, community programs, and facilities...all mixed with a day full of lots of fun activities for everyone!