As you might already know, the Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge has been approved and is planned to come into effect on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. There are various permits available.
Maybe one of you can create the shortest route to avoid all the charge zones. Or the shortest way to drive them all...
Image: Oxford traffic 1953
Where were you when you had that moment when things became mathematically clear (if they ever have).
We're looking to do a short series of films on places that inspire after the success of last year's places you go to get away from maths.
Drop Dyrol a line. We'll also be coming round with the camera so shut your doors if you don't fancy it.
Image: Caspar David Friedrich - Wanderer above the Sea of Fog
(Case studies only list Oxford Mathematicians, but the full case study gives the names of all collaborators from Oxford and beyond)
New technique enhances predictions of ocean health and carbon cycles - Coralia Cartis
The explosive secret of the squirting cucumber - Derek Moulton and Dominic Vella (see image)
Road closures that will happen just after Gate 7 from 14th July for 2.5 weeks, possibly 3 weeks:
There will be pedestrian access down the side of maths to the East west link (next to Somerville)
No pedestrian access down past Gibson/ Harkness/ GTC during this time
Vehicle access will still be available from Gate 7 to car lifts and the revolving maths doors/ disabled parking
Image: Emily Pryor - Roadworks
The College Store, who sell our stash, including the new Oxford Mathematics Backpack, are running a discount week (a ten day week) from today Friday 23rd May to Sunday 1st June.
Just click here and use the code TRINITY10.
The progamme supports exceptional African researchers to build international networks and focus on a project of their choice in collaboration with Oxford-based scholars. The Mathematical Institute is offering one fellowship, and all applicants must have an Oxford-based academic named as their collaborator on their application.