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Ben Sparks

@sparksmaths.bsky.social

Mathematician, Musician, Speaker, Teacher, Author. Freelance & MEI & Uni of Bath MEI: Maths into AI Uni of Bath: Communicating Maths module Also Numberphile & Maths Inspiration On YouTube @SparksMaths Book a talk or workshop: www.bensparks.co.uk

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Talking Maths in Public@tmip.bsky.social · 3w ago

Talking Maths in Public (TMiP) is the UK's network for maths communication, bringing together people who communicate maths in a range of formats, to a variety of audiences. Sign up for our newsletter, find out about our activities and listen to our monthly podcast by visiting https://tmip.uk

Ben Sparks@sparksmaths.bsky.social · 4w ago

I recorded this bit for @cosmicshambles.com about a week after my son was born. I'm gobsmacked I was even coherent. The For The Record documentary is worth a watch!

The Cosmic Shambles Network@cosmicshambles.com · 4w ago

Turns out there's some pretty nifty maths at work in the background that helps to explain why we like the music we like. And it's all to do with frequencies... Sort of. In part 2 of For the Record musician & mathematician @sparksmaths.bsky.social breaks it down. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZHC...

Ben Sparks@sparksmaths.bsky.social · last mo.

Book promotion time! @steckl.es and I worked together again on this one, published a few weeks ago (but I've only just got hold of a copy myself!). uk.bookshop.org/p/books/why-... Let us know what you think! (P.S. Cover design was not actually our choice...)

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

Have you ever wondered why, despite their adorable exterior, rabbits haven't taken over the world? Are you struggling to land a date? Or bend a free kick like Beckham? These questions - though frustra...

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Maths Gear Limited@mathsgear.bsky.social · last mo.

We’ve only recently added another maths book to the site - authored by Katie Steckles, Sam Hartburn and Ben Sparks, 100 Ideas in 100 Words: Maths was commissioned by the Science Museum and has 100 snappy summaries of mathematical concepts:

100 Ideas in 100 Words: Maths (signed hardback)

One of the first titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of maths - such as prime numbers, algebra, probabil...

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Rob Eastaway@robeastaway.bsky.social · last mo.

At 2pm on Tuesday 7th July I'm doing a Much Ado talk for the general public, at the wonderful Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot near Liverpool. (I'm guessing a mainly adult audience, though it's advertised for "age 8+"). shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/much-a...

Much Ado About Numbers | Shakespeare North Playhouse

In this highly acclaimed tour and talk, award-winning author Rob Eastaway reveals the surprising connections between Shakespeare and the fascinating world of numbers.

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MEI@meimaths.bsky.social · last mo.

“Thank you for changing our teaching and our students’ future!”👏 This feedback from our A level Problem Solving Conference in London says it all. Teachers explored practical ways to help support those “where do I start?” moments. 👇 Spaces are available in Manchester & Birmingham: buff.ly/oTY2ojk

Promotional graphic for an A level Problem Solving Teacher Conference. On the left, a classroom scene shows a teacher and students seated at a table with books and notes. Curved navy, red and yellow bands divide the layout, with yellow circular accents in the bottom left. On the right, large text reads “A level Problem Solving Teacher Conference,” with dates listed as Manchester, 9 July and Birmingham, 10 July. The AMSP logo appears in the bottom right.
Maths Inspiration@mathsinspiration.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our autumn shows for Year 11/12 are now open for provisional booking. You don't have to pay till the autumn. Shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Cambridge and Winchester. Details here: www.mathsinspiration.com

Maths Inspiration - Inspire your teenagers with our interactive maths show

Maths Inspiration is a programme of maths enrichment lecture shows for teenagers around the UK. It's a chance for Year 11s and sixth formers to experience inspiring maths speakers live, in theatres and concert halls

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Katie Steckles@steckl.es · 2mo ago

Interested in developing your maths communication skills? Me and @sparksmaths.bsky.social are running this maths comm training workshop next Thursday 11th June in London (and again a week after that, as an online version): www.lms.ac.uk/events/lms-m...

LMS Mathematics Communication Workshops 2026 (in person) | London Mathematical Society

**Please note that this is for the in-person workshop. Please click here for the online workshop** The London Mathematical Society (LMS) has, since 1865, been the UK's learned society for the…

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