SUMS - Sydney University Mathematics Society

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This is the official page for the Sydney University Maths Society. Membership: https://usu.edu.au/clubs/mathematics-society/
Website: https://usydsums.org/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/usyd_sums

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🌟 WEEK 13: WEEKLY MATHS TALK 🌟

📄 Title: Algebra and Chinese 📣 Speaker: Nelson Odins-JonesAbstract: As children, we lear...
27/05/2026

🌟 WEEK 13: WEEKLY MATHS TALK 🌟



📄 Title: Algebra and Chinese 
📣 Speaker: Nelson Odins-Jones

Abstract: As children, we learn how to multiply integers, and it is beautiful. In this talk, we consider some different, worse forms of multiplication, and give an introduction to the Chinese writing system.

🗓️ DATE: Thursday 28th May
⏰ TIME: 1pm
📍 LOCATION: F11.01.144.Chemistry Building.Chemistry Lecture Theatre 2

Bio: Nelson is a PhD student at the University of Sydney, under the supervision of Prof. Zsuzsanna Dansco. Outside of maths he is a prolific traveler, language learner and very hungry caterpillar book collector.

FINAL RELEASE IS OUT NOW ⛴️This is your last chance to lock in tickets for the SSSS Cruise before we sell out.One final ...
25/05/2026

FINAL RELEASE IS OUT NOW ⛴️
This is your last chance to lock in tickets for the SSSS Cruise before we sell out.

One final party before finals week:
Sydney Harbour views, DJs, drinks, dancing, and the whole society on board.

📍 King Street Wharf 3
🕰️ Monday, 1 June • 7:00 - 10:30PM

🎟️ Tickets in our LINKTREE in BIO

Don’t be the person asking for tickets the day after.

24/05/2026

Tired of your friends arguing over call or raise? 😈😘🤙, settle it over an intense night of Poker with SUMS 🤯😳😝

📅 26 May
⏰ 6-9 PM
📍 Carslaw Learning Studio 352

See you at the table 🃏
SIGNUP THROUGH LINKTREE IN BIO

21/05/2026

♠️♥️ STACK THE ODDS IN YOUR FAVOUR ♥️♠️

Ace your poker face and join us for a night of poker, prizes, free food, and chaos at Carslaw ♦️♣️

📅 26 May
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Carslaw Learning Studio 352

See you at the table 🃏

20/05/2026

All jokes aside! GET EXCITED FOR SSSS CRUISE

Need a break before finals season starts?
Join SUDATA, SUMS, SUEDE and SYNCS for one last night out before everyone disappears into exam prep.

🛥️ SSSS Cruise
📅 Sunday 1 June
🕖 7:00-10:30 PM
📍 King Street Wharf

TIX THROUGH LINKTREE IN BIO

🌟 WEEK 12: WEEKLY MATHS TALK 🌟

📄 Title: Three angles on tropical geometry 📣 Speaker: Prof. Stephan TillmannAbstract: Wh...
17/05/2026

🌟 WEEK 12: WEEKLY MATHS TALK 🌟



📄 Title: Three angles on tropical geometry 
📣 Speaker: Prof. Stephan Tillmann

Abstract: What happens when you replace addition with taking a maximum and replace multiplication with addition? This talk will describe three
scenarios where these operations arise naturally. They fall under the umbrella of “tropical geometry”. This is a field that developed in several
areas of mathematics and computer science independently. I begin with a classical source of tropical geometry: Newton’s work on “sketching”
polynomials. I will then describe Bergman’s somewhat unexpected approach of using tropical geometry to answer questions in group theory. I’ll end with an outline of different, but related, viewpoints that are useful in
describing limits of geometric objects.

🗓️ DATE: Thursday 21st May
⏰ TIME: 1pm
📍 LOCATION: F11.01.144.Chemistry Building.Chemistry Lecture Theatre 2

Bio: Stephan ‘Tillus’ Tillmann studied mathematics and philosophy in Mainz (Germany) and Melbourne (Australia). After graduating with a doctoral thesis in low-dimensional topology from the University of Melbourne, he spent three years each in Montreal, Melbourne and Brisbane. Tillus joined the University of Sydney in 2011 and currently holds the position of Professor of Geometric Topology. Topology is the mathematical study of the shape of spaces. Tillus’ research encodes different ways in which geometry can be assigned to abstract spaces, and uncovers new geometric and topological information from the encoding. For his work he has been awarded the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in 2021. As Executive Director of the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute, Tillus looks after a large international visitors program of mathematical scientists to institutions across Australia and public outreach programs connected to mathematical research.

Don’t know what to wear for SSSS Cruise? ☾SYNC up with our Divine Descent moodboard where we SUM up our celestial glamou...
17/05/2026

Don’t know what to wear for SSSS Cruise? ☾

SYNC up with our Divine Descent moodboard where we SUM up our celestial glamour, SUEDE suits, satin silhouettes, and stardust sparkle ✧

GET TIX NOW IN OUR LINKTREE

Did we mention UNLIMITED alcohol with tickets?

🔊 Applications for the 2026 Flow Traders Internship Program are closing this May! Flow Traders are looking for driven an...
16/05/2026

🔊 Applications for the 2026 Flow Traders Internship Program are closing this May!



Flow Traders are looking for driven and competitive individuals to join their Trading team in Hong Kong!

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial culture at the heart of its business. You will get a 360-degree view of the Trader role in the financial markets, how their Traders seize opportunities, and how they work together as a team to optimize and improve their trading desk.

Apply with your resume and tailored cover letter today!

Link to apply in LINKTREE IN BIO

Susquehanna is excited to bring back The Showdown, our Australia and New Zealand–wide university poker tournament, and w...
16/05/2026

Susquehanna is excited to bring back The Showdown, our Australia and New Zealand–wide university poker tournament, and we’d love your help spreading the word.

This year’s event features a total prize pool of $12,500, with our top 3 finishers taking home:
First Prize: $5,000
Second Prize: $2,500
Third Prize: $1,500

Additionally, all players who reach the final two tables will be granted an exploratory first phone interview.

Event Details: 
No fee to play + all experience levels welcome 
Step 1: Register to play
Step 2: Join our online estimation game on Thursday 21st May to qualify for the in-person tournament. The top players will move on to the poker showdown at Susquehanna’s APAC headquarters in Sydney. 
Step 3: Face off with top students at the Susquehanna Showdown Final Table on Saturday, 27th June. Flights and accommodation will be covered for all non-NSW residents.

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