NZMS Colloquium, 2026

Description

The 2026 Colloquium will be hosted by the University of Otago, starting with an informal welcome on the evening of the 30th November, with lectures and talks running from Tuesday morning  to early Thursday afternoon.

The annual Colloquium brings together the mathematical community of New Zealand.

Time will be dedicated to the discussion of all aspects of mathematics and mathematics education. Talks will be given by internationally recognized leaders in the field and also by emerging researchers and postgraduate students.

Plenary Speakers

Astrid an Huef

Victoria University of Wellington

Ofer Marmur

University of Auckland

Fabien Montiel

University of Otago

Rajko Nenadov

University of Canterbury

Katerina Nik (ANZIAM lecturer)

KAUST

(and one more to be confirmed)

Venue

The colloquium will be held in the St David lecture complex,  corner of Cumberland and St David St in the Dunedin North campus of the University of Otago. 

Welcome function

All conference participants are warmly invited to a welcome function  at the Otago University Staff club, starting 5:30pm on Monday, 30th November

Dinner

The conference dinner will be held at Tuhura, the Otago Museum, 419 Great King St, starting 6:30pm on Wednesday, 2nd December.

Registration and Abstract Submission

• Registration and payment will be available online from the 1st of August. For bulk registrations, please contact the colloquium organisers.
• Abstract submission will be available from the 1st of August

Accommodation

A list of accommodation near the university is available here.

We have also arranged access to rooms with catering at local University colleges for $105.80 per person night. You will be able to sign up for this when you register. 

Contact

For any questions about the colloquium, contact nzms.colloquium2026@otago.ac.nz

Conference organisers:

• David Bryant
• Stephen Fortune
• Dominic Searles
• Sarah Wakes