Professor Jan de Gier

Head, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne; Director, Mathematical Research Institute (MATRIX); Researcher, ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS)

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Sciences & Technology

Heroines of mathematics

We asked some of our prominent mathematicians to share with us who their favourite maths heroines are and why

Sciences & Technology

Prove it – with maths

Finding a mathematical proof is a long, difficult process – involving trial-and-error, grunt work and the occasional eureka moment

Sciences & Technology

The proof behind The Man Who Knew Infinity

Srinivasa Ramanujan was a genius, but he needed help to prove it

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