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On perimeter minimizing sets in manifolds with quadratic volume growth
Cucinotta, A Magnabosco, M (14 Apr 2025)
New Topological Restrictions For Spaces With Nonnegative Ricci Curvature
Cucinotta, A Magnabosco, M Semola, D (20 Jan 2026)
Thu, 28 May 2026
16:00
Lecture Room 4

AI-driven discovery in number theory & beyond

Yang-Hui He
(London Institute for Mathematical Sciences)
Abstract
We argue how AI can assist mathematics in three ways: theorem-proving, conjecture formulation, and language processing.
 
Inspired by initial experiments in geometry and string theory in 2017, we summarize how this emerging field has grown over the past years, and show how various machine-learning algorithms can help with pattern detection across disciplines ranging from algebraic geometry to representation theory, to combinatorics, and to number theory. 
 
At the heart of the programme is the question how does AI help with theoretical discovery, and the implications for the future of mathematics.
Thu, 14 May 2026
16:00
Lecture Room 4

A structure theorem for sets with doubling 4 + $\delta$

Akshat Mudgal
(University of Warwick )
Abstract

A question of Ben Green asks whether every finite set $A$ of integers with doubling constant $K$ must contain a subset $A'$ of comparable size whose doubling is at most $K + o(1)$ due to some explicit algebraic structure on $A'$. This was previously understood in the regime $K < 4 - o(1)$ by work of Eberhard, Green, and Manners, who showed that one can find such a subset $A'$ with density at least $1/2 + o(1)$ inside a long arithmetic progression. In this talk, I will provide a brief survey of this question as well as mention some new progress towards this. This is joint work with Yifan Jing.

A comparison of bias approximations for the 2SLS estimator
Bun, M Windmeijer, F
Waiting lists, waiting times and admissions: an empirical analysis at hospital and general practice level
Gravelle, H Hoonhout, P Windmeijer, F
Genetic markers as instrumental variables: an application to child fat mass and academic achievement
Davey Smith, G von Hinke, S Lawlor, D Propper, C Windmeijer, F
Endogeneity in count data models; an application to demand for health care
Santos Silva, J Windmeijer, F
Two-part multiple spell models for health care demand
Santos Silva, J Windmeijer, F
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