9 am, first day of term, first lecture for our first-year undergraduates in the company of James Munro. The only time they'll turn up (vaguely) on time.

[Firstday]

 

The mathematical genius of birds with Christiana Mavroyiakoumou.

You'd think all Olympic athletics tracks would be the same. 

Amandine's recent Public Lecture will be on our YouTube Channel from Thursday 16th @5pm.

Somewhere on some deserted shore is some mathematics.

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

One for all parents and children. Written by Bowie for his son Duncan, it contains some valuable parental advice:

"And if the homework brings you down
Then we'll throw it on the fire
And take the car downtown."

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