I'm on strike today to defend the teaching- research connection, reasonable use of AI, and better pay at our university. Sydney uni staff can join the union and the strike via nsw.nteu.au/sydney/onstr...
Eduardo G. Altmann
@eduardoaltmann.bsky.social
Dynamics and Complex Systems. Professor at The University of Sydney, School of Maths and Stats. https://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/ega/
7am, picket line ready to go! nsw.nteu.au/sydney/onstr...
Periodically, our University staff (professional and academic) renegotiates with management our Enterprise Agreement, a key document which lays out work conditions for the next years. Bargaining is currently at an impasse: this is why I'll be, along with my fellow uni staff, on strike tomorrow.
MATRIX is delighted to welcome the organisers and participants of the "Mathematical Billiards, Geometric Optics, and Dynamical Systems" research program to Creswick. www.matrix-inst.org.au/events/mathe...
Our paper on fractals in r-tipping has been published today as Chaos 36, 083122 (2026) doi.org/10.1063/5.03... Many improvements over the pre-print, thanks to the very helpful comments by the editor and reviewers from Chaos @aip-publishing.bsky.social
Fractals in rate-induced tipping
When parameters of a dynamical system change sufficiently fast, critical transitions can take place even in the absence of bifurcations. This phenomenon is know
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"Fractals in rate-induced tipping", new pre-print with Jason Qianchuan Wang and Yi Zheng. We show how fractal saddles in the phase space of non-linear dynamical systems lead to fractals in the parameter space controlling rate-induced tipping points. arxiv.org/abs/2601.16373
Physicists and AI model Claude 'collaborate' to prove a 10-year-old jamming conjecture phys.org/news/2026-06...
Physicists and AI model Claude 'collaborate' to prove a 10-year-old jamming conjecture
A mathematical problem that had remained unsolved for more than 10 years in the physics of complex systems has finally been resolved through an unusual collaboration: one involving two theoretical phy...
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"Code evolution for link prediction in complex networks", pre-print w/ Alexey Vlaskin We use an AlphaEvolve-like approach to test whether LLMs can discover better link-prediction methods. They can, even without showing great creativity. Repo: github.com/avlaskin/ant...
I support the Leiden Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics. Read and sign the declaration: leidendeclaration.ai
Leiden Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics
This declaration calls for action to address the challenges posed by the use of artificial intelligence within mathematics research.
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New preprint up, led by Joy (Qiping) Yang and Yash Pote, with Jonathan Scarlett: we consider a relaxation of the standard (distribution) closeness testing task, where the algo now only needs to distinguish between p=q (equal) and |H(p)-H(q)|=Ω(1) (their entropies differ). 📝 arxiv.org/abs/2605.23225
Entropy Equivalence Testing
We introduce the problem of \emph{entropy equivalence testing} for probability distributions, a relaxation of the well-studied closeness testing problem, where the distribution testing algorithm is no...
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Thrilled to announce the Handbook of Computational Social Science is officially out! 956 pages, 118 authors, and truly global, interdisciplinary perspectives. Deep thanks to the contributors and anonymous reviewers who shaped this over 4 years. Buy your copy now! @elgarpublishing.bsky.social
"Fractals in rate-induced tipping", new pre-print with Jason Qianchuan Wang and Yi Zheng. We show how fractal saddles in the phase space of non-linear dynamical systems lead to fractals in the parameter space controlling rate-induced tipping points. arxiv.org/abs/2601.16373
"Meso-scale structures in signed networks", new preprint with Wei Zhang (weizhang1995.bsky.social) , Olga Boichak (@ol, Tristram J Alexander, and Tiago P. Peixoto (@tiago.skewed.de) arxiv.org/abs/2512.11281
Please consider submitting an abstract to DPG Spring Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section (SKM); 8 - 13 March 2026; Dresden: dresden26.dpg-tagungen.de Physics of Socio-Economic Systems Division: www.dpg-physik.de/vereinigunge...
Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
Some extra info: (1) Priority areas are listed, but those working in *any* area relevant to the School of CS are welcome to apply; (2) the due time of the application (Dec 1) is 🇦🇺 Sydney time (keep in mind!); (3) we welcome applications at *all* levels. usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_E...
Multiple Continuing (Tenure-Track) Academic Positions, School of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney
Join a thriving Faculty of Engineering at a University ranked amongst the world’s best teaching and research institutions Located in the heart of Sydney’s bustling inner west quarter, close to beaches...
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The School of #ComputerScience at #USyd is hiring! Multiple continuing (≡ tenure-track) positions in all areas, with particular focus on the ones listed below. Women and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. ⏰ Apply by Dec 1: usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_E...
This is an important first step. Association with Horizon Europe would scale & diversify Australia international scientific collaborations We’ve long advocated for Association to Horizon Europe, recognising it would mitigate geopolitical risks & deliver economic & scientific benefits to Australia.
"Inference of epidemic networks: the effect of different data types" , new pre-print with Oscar Fajardo and Carl Suster. We introduce a model+MCMC to sample transmission trees based on different types of data on sampled hosts. Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2509.01871 Code: github.com/oscarcapote/...
If you're attending #ic2s2 and are interested in this postdoc position, please reach out to me and let's have a chat. Application deadline: 1st August.
Join our Centre for Sociology of Humans & Machines (SOHAM) at Trinity College Dublin as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, exploring how AI can enhance collective intelligence. We're looking for someone with strong computational skills & a passion for human-machine systems my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...
For NSW residents, consider signing the e-petition "Extend Transport Concessions to Students in NSW" www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/Pages/ePe...
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - Signing ePetition - Extend Transport Concessions to All International and Part-Time Students in NSW
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Applications are now open for our International Visitor Program, open to #mathematicians to visit Aus 🐨 between July '26-'June 27, or March '26-June -27 (Aus/NZ citizens) 📅 Apply by Aug 1, info: mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/internationa... Please share with your networks 🔁 #MathSky
International Visitor Program - Sydney Mathematical Research Institute
IVP August 2023 applications are due 8 August 2023, for July 2024–June 2025 visits (general applicants) & March 2024–June 2025 for Australian citizens/PR & NZ citizens.
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Continuing position on Mathematical Optimization in our School here in Sydney. usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_E...
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Optimisation Theory
Full Time, continuing academic opportunity, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics Join a world-class community of mathematicians and statisticians Offering Base ...
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Interaction networks and stability of coexistence in ecological communities: work by @yumeng0806.bsky.social, @szhorvat.bsky.social, @lepuslapis.bsky.social, Carl Modes @mpipks.bsky.social @mpi-cbg.de @csbdresden.bsky.social #published @cp-cellsystems.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1016/j.cels.2025.101297
Who studies Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects? 🔬 The Wikimedia Foundation’s Research team does, motivated by the same principles of openness and transparency that powers the free knowledge movement as a whole. 🧵⬇️ (1/5)
#SYDNEY it's your turn for Physics in the Pub to - Quantum or not! Call for presenters now open, until 6 June. More info here:https://www.linkedin.com/events/physicsinthepub7309452389646835712/ Audience registration here: events.humanitix.com/physics-in-t... sponsored by @ausphysics.bsky.social
Funded PhD position available in my group: international applications welcome! Looking for a student interested in complex systems, dynamics and applications to complex neural systems to join our group in the School of Physics at Sydney University. Details here: www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships...
ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship
A $40,109 per annum stipend scholarship for research students within the Faculty of Science.
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"Sampling Triangulations of Manifolds Using Monte Carlo Methods", my paper with Jonathan Spreer has now been published in "Experimental Mathematics". www.tandfonline.com/doi/citedby/...
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Happy that this just came out on PRX: “Network Reconstruction via the Minimum Description Length Principle” journals.aps.org/prx/abstract... 1/3
Network Reconstruction via the Minimum Description Length Principle
A new information-theoretic approach to analyzing complex systems uncovers hidden networks by minimizing data complexity, a method that improves accuracy and efficiency.
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Open postdoc position at @ceu-dnds.bsky.social in Vienna in the Computational Human Dynamics Lab of @martonkarsai.bsky.social on inequalities in 15-minutes cities in collaboration with www.dut-coline.org. Check it out: careers.ceu.edu/job/Vienna-P... @ic2s2.bsky.social @netscisociety.bsky.social
At PRX Quantum, we are very excited to launch a collection of papers celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology! Have a look… and for those at the APS Global Physics Summit 2025 please come to our session on Tuesday to hear more! prxquantumcollection.org
IYQ Collection – Impacting the Next DecadeIYQ Collection – Impacting the Next Decade
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