# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mathematical models for epidemic outbreaks - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for this special Nexus lecture by Professor Tom Britton (Stockholm University)About this EventAbout the lectureIn the talk I will first describe the basics of mathematical epidemic models, and indicate the many extensions that exist. Then I will briefly describe two problems I have worked on recently, inspired by Covid-19: How should a lockdown be optimized in time and magnitude? And how many lives were saved by the arrival of the Covid-19 vaccine?About the speakerTom Britton is a professor at the Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University where he holds the Cramér chair. His research focuses on applied probability and statistical methodology with applications in biology and medicine, in particular infectious disease outbreaks. He has published 3 research monographs and close to 100 papers on Epidemic modeling and analyses. In the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic he recorded a 45 minute math lecture about epidemic models which received over 100k views.Schedule3-4pm: Presentation by Prof Tom Britton in Room 4082, Anita B. Lawrence Centre, UNSW4-5pm: Reception with refreshments in Room 3082, Anita B. Lawrence Centre, UNSWVenuePlease enter the Anita B. Lawrence Centre building via the Centre Wing or East Wing entrances of the School of Mathematics and Statistics (ref: H15 on UNSW campus map).*Please note that the School of Mathematics and Statistics is not accessible via the West Wing of the building.Frontiers in Fundamental Mathematics Research NexusThis event is presented by the UNSW School of Mathematics and Statistics and is part of our Frontiers in Fundamental Mathematics Research Nexus series, which aims to highlight fundamental research in the mathematical sciences, with an emphasis on the significance and impact of fundamental mathematics to a diverse range of areas within mathematics and beyond.Learn more about the Nexus Program.AccessibilityPlease note that the Anita B. Lawrence Building rooms 3082 and 4082 are wheelchair accessible. When you register, please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements and we will get in touch with you to ensure they can be accommodated.EnquiriesPlease contact Jan Lin if you have any enquiries about this event (j.lin@unsw.edu.au). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b9230f30-fcb8-11f0-875c-5f5594b18118-rimg-w1109-h740-dca7bca9-gmir.jpg Professor Tom Britton - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kensington/mathematical-models-for-epidemic-outbreaks/100001980039572663 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kensington - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Anita B. Lawrence Centre Room 4082/3, UNSW Sydney - **lat**: -33.9178884 - **long**: 151.2299431 - **full address**: Anita B. Lawrence Centre Room 4082/3, UNSW Sydney, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Kensington, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mathematical models for epidemic outbreaks - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ea34eb78ec2a55340deacac0093228af3f7ed44cfce59abebe54f6970ac13be0-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfde601-gmir.jpg?v=1769653090 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mathematical models for epidemic outbreaks being held? - **A:** Mathematical models for epidemic outbreaks takes place on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Anita B. 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