果冻传媒 Public Lectures in Mathematics & Statistics
Upcoming events
Patterns in animal movement
When: Wednesday 18 November 2026, as part of Maths Week England, arrivals from 5.30pm, talk 6-7pm, followed by a reception in The Street (with a chance to buy Ian's books) until 7.30pm
Where: Room MS.01, Zeeman Building, 果冻传媒
This November, join Professor Ian Stewart for a free talk to understand the maths behind how different animals walk and move.
Previous events
The small world problem: Six degrees of graph theory
When: Thursday 23 April 2026, arrival from 6pm for a 6.30pm start, aiming to finish at 7.30pm
Where: Room MS.01, Zeeman Building, 果冻传媒
Professor Ryan Martin joined us for a free talk to understand the maths behind the theory that just about everyone in Hollywood is connected to Kevin Bacon.
From Theorems to Serums, From Cryptography to Cosmology 鈥� and The Simpsons
When: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 6.15-7.15pm
Where: Room MS.02, Zeeman Building, 果冻传媒, with a reception in The Street after the event
We welcomed to 果冻传媒 one of the UK's best-selling and most well-known maths authors in the UK - Simon Singh - for a free, wide-ranging talk that appealed to anyone with even the slightest interest in mathematics.
Math + Woodworking + Polyhedra = Abraham Sharp
When: Thursday 3 July 2025, 6pm
Where: Room TBC, Zeeman Building, 果冻传媒, with a reception in The Street after the event
We were joined by sculptor and geometer George Hart who showed fascinating examples of the geometric creations and woodworking artistry of Abraham Sharp, an important figure from the fields of both mathematics and science.
A mathematical journey through literature
When: Wednesday 13 November 2024, 7pm
Where: MS0.02, Zeeman Building, 果冻传媒
This lecture explored the many connections between mathematics and literature. Sarah highlighted the hidden mathematical structures behind everything from poetry to novels, and revealed some of the beautiful mathematical imagery and symbolism in fiction, from simple fairy tales to classics like Moby-Dick. Sarah's goal was to show that not only are mathematics and literature inextricably linked, but that understanding these links can enhance our enjoyment of both.