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    Mathematical Objects

    Mathematical Objects: Venn diagram with Keisha Thompson

    By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted January 2, 2026

    Venn diagram poem, the artist Keisha Thompson describes this in the episode.

    A conversation about mathematics inspired by a Venn diagram. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Keisha Thompson. Katie mentioned the MathForEquality badges and pins. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS | List of episodes

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    Particularly mathematical New Years Honours 2026

    By Peter Rowlett. Posted December 31, 2025

    The UK Government have announced the latest list of honours, and we’ve taken a look for the particularly mathematical entries. Here is the selection for this year – if you spot any more, let us know in the comments and we’ll add to the list. Get the full list from gov.uk.

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    Double Maths First Thing

    Double Maths First Thing: Issue 45

    By Colin Beveridge. Posted December 31, 2025

    Double Maths First Thing is looking for the man with the noses. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to show that maths, proper maths, is a joyful and creative endeavour. I’m also on a mission to shift a stinker of a cold. At least, I assume it’s a…

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    Double Maths First Thing

    Double Maths First Thing: Issue 44

    By Colin Beveridge. Posted December 24, 2025

    Double Maths First Thing is not stirring. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread joy and delight in mathematical creativity. It’s Christmas Eve (babe), which means I probably need to switch off from looking out for cool maths and spend some time with the close family and/or…

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    Mathematical Objects

    Mathematical Objects: Slice of pizza

    By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted December 19, 2025

    Slice of pizza on a plate next to an orange and some Pringles.

    A conversation about mathematics inspired by a slice of pizza. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS | List of episodes

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    Double Maths First Thing

    Double Maths First Thing: Issue 43

    By Colin Beveridge. Posted December 17, 2025

    Double Maths First Thing is not, and has never been, a Grade 2* listed building. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread joy and delight in learning, understanding and doing maths. I’ve just had an excellent long weekend in the University of Warwick Maths Houses at a…

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    Interview: Jigsy puzzle app

    By Katie Steckles. Posted December 14, 2025

    Screenshot of the Jigsy app showing some pieces arranged around a grid

    We chatted to Chris Dawson – the creator of Jigsy, a shape-based puzzle app which we’ve enjoyed playing – to find out more about where it came from and how it was developed.

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