Mathematical Institute Bulletin

Join us today in L1 at 4 pm for an open and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring this and many other questions about the future of mathematics & AI. 

How will AI transform mathematical research?

How might the relationship between mathematicians and AI evolve?

What opportunities could AI create for the next generation of mathematicians?

How can students embrace AI tools while developing their own mathematical independence, intuition and technical expertise?

Panelists

Prof. Christina Goldschmidt, Prof. Ben Green, Prof. James Maynard, Prof .Derek Moulton, and Prof. Sakura Schafer-Nameki.

Moderators

Prof. Christoph Reisinger and Prof. Leandro Sánchez-Betancourt.

Image: poster for Fritz Lang's 1927 film Metropolis

Does mathematics have anything to do with biology? - Philip Maini

Wednesday 11 November, 5 pm.

Please email @email to register to attend in person.

The lecture will be broadcast on the Oxford Mathematics YouTube Channel on Wednesday 02 December at 5-6 pm and any time after (no need to register for the online version).

The Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures are generously supported by XTX Markets.

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James Munro on his experience of his students' use of AI.

The Schwarzman Centre Cultural Programme is hitting its stride, so have a look at what they have to offer across the arts (and in image below).

And a reminder that the University lists all its events, internal and public. Not the most user-friendly site, but worth checking out what's going on (a lot).

 Advantage in the Age of AI -  Gil Eyal (Engineer, Economist, Entrepreneur & Researcher, Tel Aviv University)

This lecture looks beyond the immediate technological impact of the AI revolution and examines three broader changes it engenders: the economics of experimentation, as AI increases the speed and lowers the costs of experimentation; the sources of value, as certain skills become easy for everyone, and therefore less valuable; and the relationship between decision-making and responsibility, as AI becomes increasingly involved in choices made by individuals and organisations.

17.15, Monday 9 November 2026, Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre, Worcester College. Followed by drinks. Book here

Are you interested in using your skills in pure mathematics, data science or quantum information as part of a team working on exciting real world mathematical problems that help to keep the UK safe? These 3 year Heilbronn Postdoctoral Research Fellowships provide that opportunity

Each year, HIMR typically make a number of appointments hosted across their partner institutions: the University of Bristol, Imperial College London, King’s College London, University College London, and The University of Manchester.

 Applications are open only to UK resident, UK or dual UK nationals. Closes 8 November.

 Further details and the application link are on HIMR’s website

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