Physicists and mathematicians sometimes talk about how certain properties or features 'emerge' from out of their equations. Indeed, there is even an entire research focus studying 'emergence'. But conceptually what does mean? And does it, or should it, have any links with any other discipline?
If you are free on the 29th June (13:00-17:30) then please do come to a free & open-to-all symposium titled 'Emergence' in the Martin Wood Lecture Theatre (Department of Physics).
The MPLS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Awards are now open for nominations. These awards recognise staff and students in MPLS who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to advance ED&I within our communities.
Talking of which Nathan Creighton is our new EDI Fellow. So for all EDI, Nathan is the go-to guy.
With over 50 years as a club for staff, postgraduates, alumni, and retired staff, Cherwell Archers announces Beginner Sessions for Trinity Term.
We welcome all levels of expertise, but to register for Beginner Sessions, please contact the Field Captain, Jeremy Hyde: @email We charge a small fee for Beginner Sessions.
Professor Po-Ling Loh, University of Cambridge - Differentially private M-estimation via noisy optimization
Thursday 29th May, 3.15 pm - 4.30 pm
L2, Mathematical Institute, Andrew Wiles Building
Please note, a drinks reception will be held in the ground floor social area, Department of Statistics, 24-29 St Giles.
Effective 5 May 2025, Spectrum Life is the University’s new Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider, offering 24/7 support to all staff. Services include immediate emotional support, structured short-term counselling (up to 6 sessions where clinically indicated), and expert advice on legal, financial, and consumer matters. Partners and dependents aged 16+ are also eligible.
Please join us for our annual Pride Picnic. This event is open to all within MPLS who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We will meet at 1pm in University Parks but drop by when convenient. We will provide a rainbow of snacks, but feel free to bring your own lunch. We’ll be just along South Walk between the two paths from Keble Gate towards the river.
Contact @email with any questions.
15 May, 6pm to 8pm, Lecture Theatre 1, Blavatnik School of Government and via Zoom
Our very own Sam Howison will consider how an institution like Oxford University might think about access issues as it maintains, refurbishes and rebuilds its workplace? Includes examples 'good and bad' from the Andrew Wiles Building - Sam was Head of the Mathematical Institute during its construction.