Develop your mathematical science skills and national networks
AMSI-MATRIX Winter School is an annual two-week event designed for postgraduate students, early-career researchers and industry professionals in the mathematical sciences and related disciplines.
Delve into the latest research and trends with national and international experts under the 2025 theme of Mathematics for Action: Supporting Decision-Making for a Better Future. The program includes social events, specialist guest lectures, participants talks and a careers session to promote networking and collaboration. For the first time, AMSI has partnered with The University of Newcastle to lead the academic program and MATRIX to host the Winter School in Creswick, Victoria from 1-12 September.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend in person to benefit from the networking and collaboration aspects, however, can opt to join online. Please note not all elements of the program will be available remotely, and some online functions are limited.
Key Dates
Sep
01
Winter School 2025 commences
Mathematics for Action: Supporting Decision-Making for a Better Future
This program focuses on mathematical and computational approaches for optimization and decision-making in real-world sustainability challenges. It explores applying mathematical models, algorithms, and machine learning to healthcare, logistics, urban mobility, and resource management, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The school covers advanced topics in optimization theory, machine learning, and operations research, with hands-on workshops led by prominent researchers. It emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of mathematics and computational methods to address pressing issues like climate change, healthcare access, and urban congestion.
It is expected that participants will have sufficient basic background in statistics, linear algebra, differential equations, optimisation and coding to be able to successfully participate in all aspects of the Winter School. As higher degree students in the mathematical sciences, it is likely they will have all the necessary background from their undergraduate studies. Applicants should address their level of knowledge and preparedness in the application.
Lecturers
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Professor Hanna Kurniawati Australian National UniversityDecision-making under Uncertainty in Robotics
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Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen Queensland University of Technology and Centre for Data SciencePUBLIC LECTURE
Dealing with Sensitive Data -
Professor Konstantin Borokov The University of MelbourneSPECIAL LECTURE
A.N. Kolmogorov: Biographical Sketch -
Dr Maithili Mehta The University of QueenslandSPECIAL LECTURE
Using Data Science to Decrease the Environmental Impact of Travellers Millions of Trips at a Time -
Dr Matthew Mason The University of QueenslandSPECIAL LECTURE
The role of engineering and science in the art of catastrophe risk modelling
Program Fees
| AMSI MEMBERS |
RATE |
| STUDENT | $345 |
| STANDARD | $575 |
| NON-AMSI MEMBERS |
RATE |
| STUDENT | $690 |
| STANDARD | $1150 |
All prices are in AUD and inclusive of GST
Travel Grants
AMSI Winter School travel grants are available to assist students from AMSI member universities with the cost of travel and accommodation. Female, First Nations and regional, rural and remote students are encouraged to apply.
Code of conduct
AMSI and The University of Melbourne (where MATRIX House Creswick is situated) are committed to ensuring Winter School 2025 is a welcoming, safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of ideas, promotes equal opportunities and treatment for all participants, and is free of harassment and discrimination.
We ask all participants to review The University of Melbourne’s Code of Conduct. Adherence to this Code is a requirement for all Winter School participants.
Individuals experiencing or observing inappropriate behaviour or breaches of this Code are encouraged to report this to AMSI.
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