Fri, 06 Dec 2024

14:00 - 15:00
Mezzanine

End-of-term mathematical board games

Abstract

Would you like to meet some of your fellow students, and some graduate students and postdocs, in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, while building your communication skills? In this Friday@2 session, you'll be able to play a selection of board games, meet new people, and practise working together. What better way to spend the final Friday afternoon of term?! We'll play the games in the south Mezzanine area of the Andrew Wiles Building.

Fri, 29 Nov 2024

14:00 - 15:00
L1

Combating Imposter Syndrome

Abstract

How can it be that so many clever, competent and capable people can feel that they are just one step away from being exposed as a complete fraud? Despite evidence that they are performing well they can still have that lurking fear that at any moment someone is going to tap them on the shoulder and say "We need to have a chat". If you've ever felt like this, or you feel like this right now, then this Friday@2 session might be of interest to you. We'll explore what "Imposter Feelings" are, why we get them and steps you can start to take to help yourself and others. This event is likely to be of interest to undergraduates and MSc students at all stages. 

Fri, 22 Nov 2024

14:00 - 15:00
L1

Mathematics: past, present, future - "The theory of knots"

Prof. Marc Lackenby
Further Information
Knots are just simple closed curves in 3-dimensional space. They are some of the most basic objects in topology, but are surprisingly tricky to understand. Knot theory started in 19th century with knot tabulation, and has expanded into a huge subject with connections to many other areas of modern mathematics. I will give some of the history of knot theory and will describe some of its basic results. I will also present some fascinating unsolved problems in the field.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024

14:00 - 15:00
L1

Managing your Dissertation

Dr Chris Hollings and Dr Neil Laws
Abstract

This session is particularly aimed at fourth-year and OMMS students who are completing a dissertation this year. For many of you this will be the first time you have written such an extended piece on mathematics. The talk will include advice on planning a timetable, managing the workload, presenting mathematics, structuring the dissertation and creating a narrative, and avoiding plagiarism.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024

14:00 - 15:00
L1

What's it like to do a DPhil/research?

Abstract

This week's Fridays@2 will be a panel discussion focusing on what it is like to pursue a research degree. The panel will share their thoughts and experiences in a question-and-answer session, discussing some of the practicalities of being a postgraduate student, and where a research degree might lead afterwards.

Fri, 01 Nov 2024

14:00 - 15:00
L1

Study skills: Time-management

Abstract

This week's Fridays@2 will feature a panel discussion on how to manage your time during your degree. The panel will share their thoughts and experiences in a Q&A session, discussing some of the practicalities of juggling lectures, the many ways to study independently and non-maths activities. 

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

14:00 - 15:00
L1

How to Write a Good Maths Solution

Dr Luciana Basualdo Bonatto
Abstract

In this interactive workshop, we'll discuss what mathematicians are looking for in written solutions. How can you set out your ideas clearly, and what are the standard mathematical conventions? Please bring a pen or pencil!

This session is likely to be most relevant for first-year undergraduates, but all are welcome.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024

14:00 - 15:00
L1

Making the Most of Intercollegiate Classes

Dr Luciana Basualdo Bonatto, Prof. Dmitry Belyaev, Dr Chris Hollings and Dr Neil Laws
Abstract

What should you expect in intercollegiate classes?  What can you do to get the most out of them?  In this session, experienced class tutors will share their thoughts, and a current student will offer tips and advice based on their experience.

All undergraduate and masters students welcome, especially Part B and MSc students attending intercollegiate classes. (Students who attended the Part C/OMMS induction event will find significant overlap between the advice offered there and this session!)

Balint Koczor’s Quantum Information Theory group in the Mathematical Institute is looking for a highly motivated and exceptionally talented quantum theorist to lead new projects in the broad context of achieving practical quantum advantage using early quantum computers (noisy and early fault tolerant). The length of the position is fixed term funded by a research grant from the by EPSRC project SEEQA until 31 March 2025 and UKRI FLF Project Theory to Enable Practical Quantum Advantage from 1 April 2025 – 30 June 2027.

Wed, 13 Nov 2024
11:00
L4

Flow equation approach for the stochastic Burgers equation

Andrea Pitrone
(Mathematical Institute)
Abstract

I will present the basic idea of the flow equation approach developed by Paweł Duch to study singular stochastic partial differential equations. In particular, I will show how it can be used to prove the existence of a solution of the stochastic Burgers equation on the one-dimensional torus.

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