Matters of the Moment

The old mathematical ones are the best. Surprisingly popular on social media given you might actually need some maths to get it. Actually, not surprising at all.

Here's Vishal.

We are all getting the emails asking us to fill in the staff survey. But why should we?

Well, though things are pretty good round here (we could be in another country, naming no names), there is room for better. One of the things about staff surveys in your Bulletin Editor's long experience is not just the aggregating of opinions, but the throwing up of new ideas that no-one had ever considered previously. And with so many smart people around, we should be good at that.

A film of the Hyndman exhibition by Evan. If you haven't had a look at the exhibition yet, please do. It will add some colour to your life.

Apologies for not updating new starters recently. 

November new starters:

James Harris,  Industry Engagement Officer: S0.16

Sadok Jerad,  PDRA in Mathematical Foundations of Data Science, Topology:  S2.29

Torkel Loman, PDRA in Data-Driven Modelling of Collective Cell Behaviour, Mathematical Biology: S4.04

December new starters:

Tessa Bonilha:  Project Manager: S0.19

The shortlist for the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025 saw 160 award entries across the 11 categories this year, including 1,300 individuals.

More information in the link below but to save you hacking through the often baffling list, just to let you know that our own Joshua Bull is nominated in the Breakthrough Researcher Award category. This recognises researchers at the early stages of their careers who have made a significant impact at the University.

Our latest 'Maths in everyday life' film. Graduate student Nivedita on how manifolds help with stress.

We've some end of term presents to (almost) give out

Our old stock merchandise is going on sale

Next Thursday, March 13th at 12 noon in the North Mezzanine

Crazy cheap prices

Card only

Form a disorderly queue

PS: and you can buy our newer and wider-ranging swag here

We're looking for an Undergraduate Studies Administrator here in Maths. Please pass on to anyone you think might be interested in working with you all.

Full details

Image: Kathleen Hyndman (1928-2022), Radiate/Glow, 1975, acrylic on canvas, 122 x 114 cm. Currently in the South Mezzanine, Andrew Wiles Building

This week's short video with some invaluable advice at the end for those of you who sit through committees.

A dedicated quiet room is available in the Andrew Wiles Building for staff, students, visitors and guests who need space for reflection or prayer. Room S0.30, at ground level on the south of the building can be accessed during building hours via Reception, or by using your keycard. There is step-free access available for this facility. Please do let your guests and visitors know.