Thirty-First Annual Victorian Algebra Conference

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

University of Melbourne, Parkville Victoria 3010, Australia

The aim of the annual Victorian Algebra Conference is to foster communication between algebraists in Australia in general and in Victoria in particular. We interpret algebra quite broadly, including areas such as topological algebra, algebraic logic, graph theory and coding theory. The conference is run by the Victorian Algebra Group, which has been a special interest group of the Australian Mathematical Society since 1988.

We particularly encourage talks by students. Most students talk about original research undertaken as part of their thesis. But beginning students can give a survey talk on their thesis topic. Students who gave talks at the AustMS meeting should feel free to give the same talk at the VAC. There is a prize for the best student talk: see below.

TIMETABLE

The timetable for VAC31 is here

LOCATION

Here is a map showing the location of the maths department.

REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACTS

• • Register for VAC31 (There is no fee for registration.)

• View registrations

  • Submit an abstract

  • (abstract submission closes on Friday November 22, 2013;

  • editing of submitted abstract closes on Monday, November 25, 2013)

  • View abstracts

• Conference timetable

The sessions are expected to run from about 9.00 till about 5.00 on each day.

Coffee and tea will be available from 10.00am on both days.

The Conference Dinner will be held on Thursday evening.

The duration of general presentations will be 25 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions.

All talks will be held in the Russell Love Theatre, Richard Berry Building. There is a data projector with laptop connectivity, a document camera, an overhead projector and a computer (dual boot Mac mini running Windows XP or Mac OS X) with standard applications. There are also blackboards.

TRAVEL GRANTS

We particularly encourage graduate students to give presentations on their work. All graduate students from Australian universities, regardless of their intention to give a talk, are entitled to apply to the organisers for a small travel contribution. (The amount will depend on the number of applicants.) This contribution is given as a cheque upon presentation of travel and/or accommodation receipts to at least the value of the amount being reimbursed.

Australian participants in financial need may also apply for a small travel contribution. Participants should indicate on the registration form if they wish to apply for assistance. Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide any contribution to costs for non-Australian participants.

THE GORDON PRESTON PRIZE

The Gordon Preston Prize is awarded for the best presentation at the VAC given by a current student based at an Australian university. The presentations will be judged by a panel appointed by the executive committee. The winner of the prize will receive $200. The Rules for the Gordon Preston Prize are available here.

ACCOMMODATION

If you require help with finding accommodation, please contact the conference organiser as soon as possible.

CONFERENCE DINNER

TBA

If you have special dietary requirements, could you please contact the conference organiser well in advance of the dinner. In addition, special dietary requirements can be listed as part of your registration details.

CONFERENCE ORGANISER

• Dr Lawrence Reeves

  • email: lreeves@unimelb.edu.au

  • phone: (03) 8344 6764

SPONSORS

• • Australian Mathematical Society

• Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne

GETTING THERE

• • Map of Melbourne University

    • • Talks will be held in the Russell Love Theatre, in the Richard Berry Building.

      • Registration and coffee will be in the Staff Tea Room.

  • Conference Location

The Richard Berry building is located on Swanston Street just across the road from Faraday St.

The University of Melbourne is well serviced by public transport.

Tram

The following tram routes can be used to visit the University of Melbourne:

• • 01 East Coburg — South Melbourne Beach

  • 03 Melbourne University — East Malvern

  • 05 Melbourne University — Malvern

  • 06 Melbourne University — Glen Iris

  • 08 Moreland — Toorak

  • 16 Melbourne University — Kew via St Kilda Beach

  • 19 North Coburg — City, Elizabeth St

  • 64 Melbourne University — East Brighton

  • 67 Melbourne University — Carnegie

  • 72 Melbourne University — Camberwell

Bus

Three bus services take you to the doorstep of the University of Melbourne.

• • 205: Melbourne University — Doncaster Shoppingtown (via Kew Junction & Bulleen)

  • 546: Heidelberg — Melbourne University — Queen Victoria Market (via Clifton Hill & Carlton)

    • The bus stop for the 205 and 546 services is outside the Arts Centre of the University of Melbourne on Swanston Street.

  • 401: North Melbourne Station — Melbourne University

    • The bus stop for the 401 service is outside Gate 10 of the University of Melbourne on Grattan Street:

Train

The closest train station to the University is Melbourne Central Station. Please exit Melbourne Central Station and take the escalators to Swanston Street where you can take any north-bound tram to reach the University of Melbourne tram terminus.

Timetables for trams, buses and trains are available here.

By Car

Public (pay) parking is available in the three University car parks adjacent to campus as described here.

The closest to the maths department is the Eastern Precinct Car Park.

(Entry via 375 Cardigan Street, near the corner of Elgin Street)