Mathematical Institute Bulletin

José Carrillo has been named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) for 2026. José is Professor of the Analysis of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations here in the Mathematical Institute and Tutorial Fellow in Applied Mathematics at The Queen's College.

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Graduate students support the running of the department in many ways:  We would like to recognise this contribution by making a small number of awards annually. 

All department members are invited to nominate graduate students for their contributions last (2024/25) academic year.  Students are encouraged to nominate themselves, and staff members/other graduate students are encouraged to nominate colleagues.  Any graduate student in mathematics may be nominated: DPhil/CDT or MSc student. Nominations must be made by 23:59 on 14 November and awards will be announced early in January.

Make a nomination

Image: Clara Peeters - Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds and Pretzels

14 November: Mathematicians often like to think of maths as objective. On Friday 14th at 12 pm in N4.01, science communicator Hana Ayoob joins us to discuss how the fact that humans do maths means that the ways maths is developed, used, and communicated are not inherently neutral. A Taylors sandwich lunch will be provided, as at all Friday Mathematrix events. 

19th November: Mathematrix Book Club on Wed 19th at 2:30 pm in N3.12 will discuss how race and ethnicity interact with the concept of merit in academia. This discussion will be based on sections of the book Misconceiving Merit: Paradoxes of Excellence and Devotion in Academic Science and Engineering by Mary Blair-Loy and Erin A. Cech. Please join the mailing list (@email) or WhatsApp group to receive relevant excerpts and summaries if you want to read in advance, but you are also welcome to just rock up on the day. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Do you take your work home with you? It's kinda hard to avoid if you are a mathematician isn't it? The maths just follows you wherever you go.

Sam Howison prepares vegetables.

Do you work indoors, live or work in or near Oxford, are aged 23–65, and have trouble sleeping?

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Take part from home or work as you go about your daily routine. You’ll be supported by a sleep expert to reach simple, achievable goals.

If you wish to participate, use the QR code or please email @email

If chosen for the study, you will receive a £100 Amazon voucher upon completion.

Her-AI is a new after-school outreach initiative supported by Oxford University and based in South London. It is designed to inspire and equip girls in grades 9-11 from diverse backgrounds to explore pathways into artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science. The programme combines hands-on workshops, mentorship from Oxford students and researchers, and immersive experience days in Oxford.

Computer Science are looking for 8-10 undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers to facilitate weekly hands-on sessions. The first session will be Friday December 5th in South London. If you are interested in participating please fill out this form.

Image: Emma Löwstädt-Chadwick - Beach Parasol, Brittany (Portrait of Amanda Sidwall)

Ol' Blue Eyes, the Great American Songbook and a train journey.

What did I do? I thought about you. 

Happy weekend.