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Gordon Royle
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I teach Maths (and Computer Science) at The University of Western Australia, and do research in algebraic graph theory and related topics in combinatorics.

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How do you select an interesting and reasonable problem for a student?
Apr 28, 2010
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Most memorable titles
Nov 1, 2010
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Every mathematician has only a few tricks
Jun 15, 2020
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Is there a fast way to check if a matrix has any small eigenvalues?
Jan 24, 2024
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True by accident (and therefore not amenable to proof)
Aug 25, 2011
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Can a problem be simultaneously polynomial time and undecidable?
Dec 2, 2010
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Prominent non-mathematical work of mathematicians
Aug 20, 2020
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What's a great christmas present for someone with a PhD in Mathematics?
Dec 11, 2020
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Algebraic proof of Five-Color Theorem using chromatic polynomials by Birkhoff and Lewis in 1946
May 11, 2015
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Which graphs on $n$ vertices have the largest determinant?
Mar 11, 2021

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Math Blogging - what is a decent set up?
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Has someone written an essay on the role of axioms in mathematics (suitable for undergrads)?