The Importance of Mathematics Education
Do you have a mathematics anniversary? A specific date or particular year when you made a significant mathematical discovery or […]
On the Relationship Between the IMA and EDI
On 1 January 2024, I assumed the role of the IMA’s EDI Champion in becoming the new Chair of the […]
Why I Am not (too) Worried about AI and Education
General artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world and is likely to disrupt education. This article is based on a […]
Maths: Front and Centre
I don’t want to alarm anyone with what I’m about to write, so it’s important you understand there’s a reasonable […]
Interview with Professor Hannah Fry HonFREng FIMA
Hannah Fry is the IMA President for 2024 to 2025. She is a professor in the mathematics of cities at […]
British Science Festival at the University of Exeter
The Festival was held during the very warm spell of weather, Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 September, on the University […]
Anxiety About Maths Anxiety
While browsing in a second-hand bookshop several years ago, I stumbled upon a slim booklet, published in 1941, entitled First […]
IMA Presidential Address – A Mathematical Eye
Abstract from the Presidential Address in 2022 The mathematical sciences have never been more visible. Modellers and statisticians have informed […]
Mathematics in Computer Games
Video games are played by approximately 3.1 billion individuals [1], a figure that has risen by over one billion in […]
Encouraging Women in STEM via Work Experience
For the first time I offered year 12 (aged 16 to 17) work experience. I wanted to encourage more women […]