A team of Mathematical Biologists from @uniofbath.bsky.social have just returned form the European Conference on Theoretical and Mathematical Biology in Graz: giving captivating talks, participating in great science and making lasting connections.

once again thinking about the best Lord of the Rings meme

Congratulations to Mathematical Sciences UG Student Prize Winners: James Duthie Prize for Statistics: Sam Squires (MMath with study-year abroad) F H Jackson Prize in Mathematics: Joel Bassil (BSc Mathematics with year-long work placement) ...

A group let by Erica Thompson (UCL) and including our very own Chris Budd have won a bid to hold a 4-month programme "Modelling for Policy" at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences in late 2028.

Congratulations to Cécile Mailler, Matt Roberts, Sarah Penington, Marcel Ortgiese and Daniel Kious who successfully put in winning the bid for SPA (Stochastic Processes and Applications) 2029, the main world-wide probability conference, to be hosted at Bath events.ces.scl.cornell.edu/event/spa202...

Congratulations to the PhD students who recently passed their vivas: Henry Popkin Mark Tennyson James Martin Christian Jones James Doran Lukas Tappeiner Benjamin Galbally

This autumn, the Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) and the Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI), are launching a themed semester focused on Environmental & Climate Resilience. samba.ac.uk

Following on from his previous books ‘The Maths of Life and Death’ and ‘How to Expect the Unexpected’, Kit Yates has just release of his third popular science book ‘You Don’t Know What You are Missing'. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/you-...

You Don't Know What You're Missing: The science of what’s lost, and how to find it

We all like to think we're making decisions based on reality, but in fact, we're almost always working from incomplete information. And when 'you don't know what you don't know', it can be impossible ...

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Congratulations to Tamsin Smith who has recently been awarded Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. This is a fantastic external recognition of the wonderful work Tamsin does in the department.

Huge congratulations to Pip Bartram, Ilaria Bussoli and Tamsin Smith who all receive Faculty of Science Recognising Excellence awards Tamsin and Ilaria are being honoured for their work on the Maths Cafe, and Pip for her turbo energetic approach to department operations management Congratulations

We say a fond farewell to three colleagues over the summer: Jane White, Malena Sabate Landman and Pranav Singh. Thanks for all your hard work over the years. We will miss you.

Oooh. The RI just announced the debut performance of my talk "You Don't Know What You're M ss ng". If you're in or near London on 19th September, please do come along and pack the place out. Come and say hi afterwards too. It would be great to see you.

You don't know what you're m ss ng: The hidden data shaping our behaviour | Royal Institution

Mathematician and author Kit Yates returns to the Ri to explore how our understanding of reality is shaped b

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Very proud of our PhD Student Aminat Yetunde Saula who received a Doctoral Recognition Student Award for her commitment to quality research practice, real-world impact and the wider research community at the University's recent Doctoral College Recognition Awards.

Very proud of our Colleague Dr Ruth Bowness who received a Doctoral Recognition Staff Award for her commitment to enhancing doctoral research culture and experience and commitment to student support and development at the University's recent Doctoral College Recognition Awards.

Delighted to have Professor Kevin Painter visiting us today from the University of Torino in Italy. www.polito.it/en/staff?p=k...

Exciting news: I've got a new book out! Co-authored with @sparksmaths.bsky.social, Why Don't Rabbits Rule the World? is a dive into some ways mathematics makes things work in the real world. Buy your copy now! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/why-...

Why Don’t Rabbits Rule The World?: Mathematical answers to life’s key questions

Mathematical answers to life’s key questions

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Quick update from #BeachSpectres from @ayliean.bsky.social - join Finite Group for free to access the video. patreon.com/posts/beach-...

Fascinated by pre-Newtonian theories of projectiles and how so obviously wrong they seem. I always wonder how these paths didn't seem incorrect to people at the time, but then whether I've just internalised the correct picture. Curious what typical 'pre-theoretic' drawings of the path would be

I'm going to be on BBC Radio 4's Inside Science at 16:30 this afternoon with Tom Whipple discussing what the latest science says about Cats vs Dogs, evolution and penalty shoot outs. You'll be able to find it here:

BBC Radio 4 - BBC Inside Science

A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.

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A major global study of more than 14,000 children and adolescents led by the University of Bath links antisocial behaviour in young people to changes throughout the brain, with conduct problems associated with small but widespread differences in brain structure:

I was on BBC Inside Science yesterday discussing the World Cup as presenter's friend (or the guy who cuts up the oranges, apparently). We talked about what penalty kick can teach us about international diplomacy. You can have a listen in here from 19:40

BBC Inside Science - Finding the evidence for the social media ban - BBC Sounds

How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?

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We recently welcomed colleagues from Elon University, strengthening our #Fulbright partnership and shared commitment to global, inclusive education. The visit advanced virtual exchange, collaborative online learning, and new opportunities for staff and student collaboration across the UK and US.

Visit from Elon University, North Carolina cements Fulbright partnership

The delegation's visit drove forward virtual exchange, inclusive global learning and exploration of new opportunities for institutional collaboration.

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Registration is now open for this year's Maths Communication Workshops @steckl.es and @sparksmaths.bsky.social will teach you the skills and techniques required to communicate maths effectively, sharing their expertise in delivering interactive and engaging sessions ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/events/maths...

⚠️ FINAL DAY to submit applications for the Grace Chisholm Young Fellowship. Open to a mathematician who needs support when their mathematical career is interrupted by family responsibilities, relocation, or similar circumstances. ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/grants/grace...

What's special about 196? Take a natural number, reverse the digits, and add to the original number. Often, this yields a palindrome, like 3141+1413=4554. If it doesn't, repeat. Does every number eventually become palindromic? We don't know. If a number doesn't become a palindrome, it is called

While not an exhaustive list by any reckoning, here are some Maths Communication and Education accounts to keep an eye on: @tmip.bsky.social @mathsinspiration.bsky.social @meimaths.bsky.social @robeastaway.bsky.social

Congratulations to Lucy Wilkinson, Department of Chemical Engineering, who won the Judges’ Choice award for her compelling presentation on ‘Can we eat meat and save the planet?’ at the University of Bath Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final. Lucy will now represent Bath at the UK National Final. #PhD

Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition - Vitae

The Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is an annual event that challenges doctoral candidates to present their research in just three minutes, using only one slide. The goal is to enhance…

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Our TMiP event in August will be fully hybrid, with ways for remote attendees to join in with all the sessions. Our hybrid coordinator @samsighs.bsky.social will be on hand to make sure everything works, and that everyone is seen/heard! Remote tickets just £30: talkingmathsinpublic...

Who lived when? Some surprises here