Here’s a roundup of some of the maths-related news from this month we didn’t otherwise cover here!
Aperiodical News Roundup – October 2024
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 8
Double Maths First Thing is Colin’s refuge from the kids’ obsession with Odd Squad. Hello, and welcome to Double Maths First Thing! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread joy and delight in my subject. It’s half-term week, so this is necessarily rushed, brief, and poorly formatted —…
Mathematical Objects: An area the size of Wales
A conversation about mathematics inspired by an area the size of Wales. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS | List of episodes
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 7
Double Maths First Thing is part of Colin’s fight against the forces of tedium. Hello, and welcome to Double Maths First Thing! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician, on a mission to spread joy and delight in maths. More from me I promise not to make this whole thing about me, but…
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 6
Double Maths First Thing is to maths news what the noticeboard outside the coffee shop is to theorems Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread delight and joy while making people think. More from me! I almost forgot (so strongly do I dislike the academic publishing process)…
Mathematical Objects: A ballot with Sam Hansen
A conversation about election mathematics inspired by a ballot. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Sam Hansen. For more from Sam and the Carry the Two podcast check out this episode about Mathematics and Voting. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS | List of episodes
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 5
Double Maths First Thing is, fundamentally, somewhere for Colin to dump all his open tabs. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread mathematical mirth, geometric joy, and delight in the beauty of whatever this is. Let’s boogie. A bit random Since I’m applying for a job that…