Mathematical Institute Bulletin

Congratulations to Alain who has been awarded the 2025 LMS/IMA David Crighton Medal. The award recognises his deep and influential mathematical insights into mechanical and biological processes and materials, his support of early career mathematicians, and his contributions to the public understanding of mathematics and its applications.

Three shorts this week starting with the judges' choice for Three Minute Thesis Competition winner.

Sam Howison in full flow.

And today is Roger Penrose's 94th birthday.

Are you ready to lead the way in making engagement a meaningful and recognised part of your department's culture?

The MPLS PCER Fellows Scheme offers up to five fellowships with £4,000 funding each for researchers and professional services staff to develop strategic public and community engagement with research (PCER) initiatives that drive culture change, support REF readiness, and embed responsible research practice.

Application deadline: 12 noon, Friday 12 September 2025

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Image: Eliezer Lissitzky - Proun N 90

This is an annual prize, which recognises high-achieving students at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, providing up to £1,000 to support their growth, help them deepen their knowledge and explore new ideas, along with exclusive access to the G-Research community

If any of your undergraduates might be interested please pass on.

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Image: Albert Marquet - The Beach at Fécamp

Captain's log, star date 1968

William Shatner was the original Captain Kirk in Star Trek. But he also had a side line in singing; or rather talking his way through popular songs and Shakespeare plays. What was he up to? Who knows, but here's a song written by Bob Dylan, made famous by the Byrds and then beamed up to the USS Enterprise in Shatner's head. Enjoy.