These talks will be self-contained presentations of mathematical concepts
and theorems. They are intended to be accessible to all mathematics students.
Tuesday 26th August, 2003
1:00 pm, Lecture Theatre S14
Ringing the Changes
Dr Burkard Polster
Mathematical Sciences
Monash University
Ringing the changes is an ancient art that is being practised every Sunday at over 5000 church towers throughout the English-speaking world. Come and fine out what changeringing has to do with mathematics, drinking beer, annoying the neighbours and juggling.