Some pieces of music are so familiar that we no longer hear them when they are played (or when you are on hold to your bank). Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' is very high on that list, yet it deserves our full attention. Especially as it is 300 years old this year.

So listen to 'Spring' with your imagination. And enjoy.

PS: the subtitles are Vivaldi's.

Copies of the latest Chalkdust magazine (number 21 no less) are now available in the Common Room. This new edition features an interview with Alison Etheridge.

The online version, back issues and information about how to write for Chalkdust can be found here.

The University of Cambridge's Action Research on Research Culture project seeks your help to understand and improve the job security of postdocs and ECRs. By participating in a 10-15 minute online survey, you can influence policy recommendations. As a thank you, £2 will be donated to a charity of your choice upon completion (not the most exciting incentive).

Link to the survey

Josh Bull has mathematics on his mind all the time, even at the kitchen sink. 

Our latest 'Maths in everyday life' film.