Mathematical Institute Bulletin

Josh Bull has become something of an agony uncle for our social media followers. Who knew so many people wanted an answer to the question he poses in the video below. And to cap it off, Josh was interviewed on Times Radio last weekend about this major issue.

Engineering Solutions to Address Climate Change: Issues and Challenges - Warren East, former CEO of Rolls-Royce

Reach run Summer Schools in Oxford. You know, the ones where 100s of international kids loll around in the University Parks for hour after hour. On a serious note, they are looking for DPhil-level tutors and pay okay. Below is their blurb: 

"We’re looking to partner with DPhil mathematics candidates who can deliver engaging tutorials and seminars for non-native English 13–18-year-olds. We are offering an hourly rate of £40 p/h for tutorials and £42 p/h for seminars. If you are interested in participating, please book a time to quickly speak with us in the coming weeks." This is their website.

Image: Victor Hugo - The Town of Vianden Seen Through a Spider’s Web (part of the Hugo exhibition at the Royal Academy, demonstrating that the author of Les Misérables had other talents).

Waffle Wednesdays - every Wednesday, from 8:30 to 10:30 am, we serve our freshly made waffles with two delicious toppings:
Banana & Chocolate and Bacon & Maple Syrup. 

Bubble tea - Available all day, featuring two flavours:
Pineapple Jasmine, and Passionfruit Jasmine, served with Lychee Boba.

Image: Mary Cassatt - The Tea 

This little pop classic was co-written by the talented and often overlooked Lynsey De Paul. Happy teatime everyone.

One drop of rain on your window pane
Doesn't mean to say there's a thunderstorm comin'
Rain may pour for an hour or more
But it doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter