Short stories 2 - Prime numbers

A clip from James Maynard's Sophie Germain Oxford Mathematics Public Lecture, one of five talks celebrating Sophie's life, work and influence held at the Royal Institution on 1 April, Sophie's 250th. You can watch all five talks - our own Lukas Brantner, Ana Caraiani, Laura Monk and a Chladni figures demonstration by Dan Plane as well as James - here

Mon, 08 Jun 2026
15:30
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Misha Schmalian
((Mathematical Institute University of Oxford))
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Mon, 01 Jun 2026
15:30
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Soheil Azarpendar
((Mathematical Institute University of Oxford))
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Mon, 25 May 2026
15:30
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Constructing the 0- and 1-Dimensional Part of a Segal Chiral CFT from Conformal Nets

Nivedita
((Mathematical Institute University of Oxford))
Abstract
Two-dimensional unitary chiral conformal field theories (CFTs) admit three distinct mathematical formulations: unitary vertex operator algebras (uVOAs), conformal nets, and Segal (functorial) chiral CFTs. With the aim of building fully extended Segal chiral CFTs from the data of a conformal net, we give the assignment to points and 1-dimensional cobordisms. We assign the category of solitonic representations of the net to a point and bimodule categories to intervals, and discuss the functoriality of the assignment under gluing of 0- and 1-dimensional cobordisms.

 
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Optimal experiment design for practical parameter identifiability and model discrimination
 Liu, Y Maini, P Baker, R Mathematical Biosciences

Mentoring scheme for early career researchers in mathematics, statistics and computer science that identify as LGBTQ+

The UKRI funded national mentoring scheme for early career researchers in mathematics, statistics and computer science that identify as LGBTQ+ is looking for mentees and mentors.

The scheme will run from May to October, starting with a training session on Wednesday 27th May 2026 to help get started. We expect that the mentoring partnership will run for 6 months with 3 (virtual) meetings suggested.

Café π news

Pipp & Co Doughnuts - every Thursday from 30 April, only £3 each:

  • Cinnamon & Brown Sugar 
  • Mixed Berry Jam
  • Belgian Chocolate
  • Madagascan Vanilla Custard
  • Sicilian Lemon Curd

Cinco de Mayo – Tuesday 5 May

A special Mexican lunch menu of nachos topped with mixed bean chilli or pulled beef barbacoa with cheese sauce, sour cream and jalapenos, available from 12 pm to 2 pm.

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