Australian and New Zealand Mathematics in Industry Study Group (MISG):
A workshop,
traditionally held each year in Australia since the 1980's, founded and
supported by Oxford applied mathematicians and ANZIAM (of the
Australian Mathematical Society), and held in New Zealand in 2004, 2005
and 2006. Problems from industry are presented by industrial
representatives on Monday, are brainstormed and solved Tuesday through
Thursday by university academics and students. Results are reported on
Friday by problem moderators, who then write up a detailed report. A
great initiative linking New Zealand industry and university
researchers in a lively and fruitful collaboration.
Study Groups are now also held in New Zealand annually, with support from ANZIAM, and with vital logistical support from KiwiNet. The first Mathematics in Industry New Zealand Study Group (MINZ) was held in July 2015 at Massey University in Albany, Auckland. The second is at Victoria University of Wellington, in July 2016.