Are you an academic, researcher, or PhD candidate in Medical Sciences or MPLS aiming to share your research with a global audience? We’re offering two excellent opportunities to learn about writing for The Conversation, publisher of research-based news and analysis worldwide.
Session 1: Introduction to Writing for The Conversation
Two online staff briefings on proposals for a temporary congestion charge in Oxford have been arranged with the County Council. These will take place at 3.30-4.30pm on Thursday 26 June and 11.30am-12.30pm on Monday 30 June. Colleagues interested in the proposals and their potential impact are welcome to join using the Teams links provided.
Following a University-wide communications survey in January 2025, the Internal Communications team is inviting staff to take part in follow-up discussion groups or share their views through a short, anonymous questionnaire during July. The aim is to gather more nuanced feedback that will help shape how the University communicates with staff in the future.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join the Mathematical Institute, a thriving academic department with an outstanding reputation for its teaching and research. As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for leading the Accounts Payable, Expenses and Receivable functions of the department, including the management of two Finance Assistants. You will report to the Deputy Finance Manager.
Wed, 06 Aug 2025
17:00
17:00
Lecture Theatre 1
From Theorems to Serums, From Cryptography to Cosmology … and The Simpsons - Simon Singh
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Join science writer Simon Singh on a whistle-stop tour through two decades of his bestselling books. 'Fermat’s Last Theorem' looks at one of the biggest mathematical puzzles of the millennium; 'The Code Book' shares the secrets of cryptology; 'Big Bang' explores the history of cosmology; 'Trick or Treatment' asks some hard questions about alternative medicine; and 'The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets' explains how TV writers, throughout the show’s 35-year history, have smuggled in mathematical jokes.
Please email @email to register to attend in person.
The lecture will be broadcast on the Oxford Mathematics YouTube Channel on Wednesday 27 August at 5-6pm and any time after (no need to register for the online version).
The Vicky Neale Public Lectures are a partnership between the Clay Mathematics Institute, PROMYS and Oxford Mathematics. The Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures are generously supported by XTX Markets.