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Kevin Houston

@k_houston_math

Mathematician. All views my own of course. Book: How to Think Like a Mathematician. YouTube: https://t.co/odCCHwONpj

Joined September 2010
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Congratulations to Hannah Fry who has been appointed the first University of Cambridge Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics! buff.ly/3OiXBz8


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It's the penultimate episode in this series of the TMiP podcast! Hear an interview with Rob Eastaway, and a chat about a maths/neuroscience activity at a festival, and find out what is Maths Capital? Podcast feed and more info/links at talkingmathsinpublic.uk/podcast


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Our friends at @NewtonGateway are hosting a great day-long event about mathematics and data science communication at @NewtonInstitute on Thursday 21 November. The full programme is now online, registration is open and all are welcome 👇 gateway.newton.ac.uk/event/tgm143


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Our new Future Mobility Simulator puts the “City” in MathsCity. Explore the importance of mathematical modelling by designing the perfect city! #MathsCity #MathsWorldUK #maths #transport #infrastucture #Leeds #Yorkshire

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✨ Our event with @MarcusduSautoy and @sophiemacmaths is TOMORROW! They will be at the glorious @WaterstonesTraf discussing Marcus' bestselling book 'Around the World in 80 Games'. Grab your ticket below (LMS members get free entry!) 👇 waterstones.com/events/games-a…


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We are pleased to announce that the call for proposals for Maths Degrees for the Future Grants is now open. Learn more about the project and call for proposals here: lnkd.in/eiWcbZy6

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Who would like to be the next Head of School of Mathematics here at Leeds University? Closing date 24 October buff.ly/4ezTTNb


Just how many Galois theory books has Springer published? (Yes, I'm teaching Galois Theory this year.)

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Great to have our ⁦@LondMathSoc⁩ regional representatives in London today and hear from them how we can better engage and support our members.

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The Maths Horizons Project was launched last week. This is "an independent rapid review of maths curriculum and assessment in England". Details at buff.ly/47SATqF @mathshorizons


MathsWorldUK are running an event in October in London. GCHQ are bringing two enigma machines -- one of which can be handled! buff.ly/3TCT6m0


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We are delighted to announce the 2024 Christopher Zeeman Medal is awarded to @BradyHaran, creator of @numberphile The Medal is awarded jointly by the LMS and @IMAmaths and dedicated to recognising excellence in the communication of mathematics. ➡️ lms.ac.uk/news/brady-har…

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The next episode of the TMiP podcast is out now! Hear part 2 of our interview with Grant Sanderson, some opinions about how non-maths communicators talk about maths, and an interview with the World's Most Interesting Mathematician! Listen now at talkingmathsinpublic.uk/podcast


At MATRIX in Switzerland where Max Hughes from @MathsCityLeeds is presenting.

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All 4 of the peregrine falcon eggs have hatched! 🎉 Since hatching on 1 May, the young birds have been doing well. Keep up to date on their development with @UoL_Sus 🐣 You can also follow their journey on our live webcam ⬇️ sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/biodi…


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Writing for the campaign, @DrNeilSaunders of City, University of London explains why maths degrees are becoming less accessible – and why this is a problem for business, government and innovation. Read below 👇 theconversation.com/maths-degrees-…


I've got my Inaugural Lecture on 17th June at 4pm. It's on maths education and public engagement! Open to all. eps.leeds.ac.uk/maths/events/e…


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Upcoming Maths Music Night in Leeds on Sat 22 June! Tickets available now... Make it a whole week of maths alongside that month's MathsJam on Tues 18 June! [Max]

**Tickets now available!** On Sat 22 June I'll be hosting a maths music night at MathsCity in Leeds. A chilled-out evening of maths songs that you can sing along to in the style of MathsJamJam, along with performances of new original songs. Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/maths-music-…

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**Save the date!** On Saturday 22nd June I'll be hosting a maths music night at MathsCity in Leeds. Expect a chilled-out evening of maths songs that you can sing along to in the style of MathsJamJam, along with a few performances of new original songs. More details to come!


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New Zone Alert! Explore the unpredictability of our planet and how small changes can create big differences with our 10 brand new exhibits focusing on “Our Chaotic Earth”. From extinction to avalanches, book now to be the first to experience MathsCity’s newest exhibits!

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