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Mathematical Objects: A taxicab

By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted January 16, 2026

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a taxicab. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

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Mathematical Objects: Venn diagram with Keisha Thompson

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

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.

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

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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.

Chris Pritchard, Chair, Scottish Mathematical Council, Secretary, James Clerk Maxwell Foundation and lately President of The Mathematical Association. Appointed OBE for services to mathematics education.
Bobby Seagull, Teacher, Author and Broadcaster. Appointed MBE for services to public libraries. (Via Martin Whitworth.)
Susan Raymond, Interview Manager, Office for National Statistics. Awarded BEM Medal for services to statistics.

Get the full list from gov.uk.

Mathematical Objects: Slice of pizza

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

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a slice of pizza. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

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

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Mathematical Objects: Cardioid with Dominika Vasilkova

By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Posted December 5, 2025

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a light pattern in a tea cup. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Dominika Vasilkova.