For those of you (all?) who follow our social media we have now joined Bluesky as 'oxfordmathematics', though we are not leaving X as we don't want to abandon nearly 70,000 followers.
We haven't posted on Bluesky yet, not least because much of our content is now video and Bluesky has a small video file size. But we will.
In case you missed or, more likely, deleted the email this week, we are looking for volunteers for a series of short films about using maths (yours and maths generally) in everyday life, wittingly or unwittingly, or not at all.
So far we have had a LOT of cooking including bread and marmalade, but also pondering on how the plane you are sitting in is staying up there, and doing household chores in the most optimal way.
Email Dyrol (mathematically).
"Can be a social event for employees, or can include a year-end review, bonuses, gifts, or other forms of recognition. They can be held at the workplace or off-site, and can involve the whole company or just certain teams or departments." (Google AI overview)
Well, there are no plans for reviews or bonuses or gifts, but we are good for everything else.
Oxford Mathematics Christmas Party, 12th December, 4pm, Common Room. All teams welcome.
Written in 2007 the text of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt's motet is the final part of Saint Patrick's Breastplate, a traditional prayer for protection.
Prescient (sort of) sixties French pop from Jacques Dutronc.
Ah, remember the days when people worried about the little things like love. But don't worry, those days will be back. In the meantime here are the The Ink Spots.