It's the Week 0 Student Bulletin!In the social media caption to the Short Stories 2 film above, we joked about never playing games with mathematicians, especially Foosball, as a result of which Trinity College Cambridge Foosball Society (Instagram) have asked for a 'Varsity' game. If anyone is interested get in touch with them (and let Dyrol know). Presumably Trinity being Trinity, they are all mathematicians anyway.
The Stephen Smale Prize is awarded by the Society for the Foundations of Computational Mathematics 'to recognise the work of young mathematicians in the areas at the heart of the society’s interests and to help to promote their integration among the leaders of the scientific community.'
Blockchain technology, asset digitisation and AI are reshaping the future of the financial landscape and challenging traditional stakeholders. The conference will provide an opportunity for industry experts and junior and senior leading academics in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, and industry to discuss the emerging challenges in this field.
25–26 June 2026 - Saïd Business School (day 1) & Oxford-Man Institute (day 2). With Drinks Reception & Dinner at Balliol College.
Prelims Preparation
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This session is aimed at first-year undergraduates preparing for Prelims exams. A panel of lecturers and current students will share key advice on exam technique and revision strategies, offering practical tips from their own experience.
Finals Forum
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This week’s Fridays@2 session is intended to provide advice on exam preparation and how to approach the Part A, B, and C exams. A panel consisting of past examiners and current students will answer any questions you might have as you approach exam season.
Join us for a lively one-day event bringing together researchers, professional staff, community partners, and anyone interested in public and community engagement with research. The conference is open to University of Oxford members, as well as the wider public, including community organisations and colleagues from other universities.
Thursday 11 June 2026, 9 am to 6 pm, Life and Mind Building, Oxford
Dovetail Research are currently recruiting for a paid 10-week research fellowship (full-time or part-time). They have recently received funding from ARIA to carry out theoretical research in AI safety, and are seeking applicants with strong mathematical research ability, regardless of prior experience in AI safety. Further details
Image: Gustave Courbet: The Grain Sifters