INI

The Isaac Newton Institute: Creating eureka moments

One of the most exciting places in the mathematical world is the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (INI), an international research centre and our neighbour here on the University of Cambridge's maths campus.
The INI attracts leading mathematical scientists from all over the world, and is open to all. We are proud to be collaborating with the INI to bring the cutting edge mathematics that is being done there to the general public. The following content is part of this collaboration.

A lattice generated by basis vectors that aren't at right-angles to each other
Maths in a minute: Lattices

A lattice may seem like a simple regular grid of points, but it leads to fascinating new research in maths and cryptography!

Inside the IBM Quantum System One installed in 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic for use in medical research (Image: IBM)
Maths in a minute: Quantum computing

Quantum computing often grabs the headlines. The word "quantum" itself is intriguing enough, but what exactly is quantum computing?

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Maths in a minute: Cryptography

Ingenious maths keeps your credit card details safe when you shop online and underlies the security of the internet.  Find out how in this easy introduction.

Close up of milk mixing into coffee (Image: Adobe Stock)
Mixing it up: Understanding the boundaries of anti-diffusion

The process of diffusion has been studied for centuries.  But reserachers have recently begun to study a competing process –  anti-diffusion. Find out more in this collection of content from a recent research programme at the INI.

Close up of milk mixing into coffee (Image: Adobe Stock)
Mixing it up

Researchers from different fields recently came together to improve our understanding of anti-diffusion, the process behind the distinct bands of Jupiter, that also plays a role in our oceans and in developing plasma fusion reactors.

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Maths in a minute: Diffusion

Whenever you smell the lovely smell of fresh coffee or drop a tea bag into hot water you're benefiting from diffusion. Find a quick introduction to the concept here.

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Maths in a minute: Random networks

Find out what a random network is, why random networks are useful, and generate your own with our interactivity!

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Sci-art competition

If you're an artist with an interest in mathematical ideas and patterns then here's a competition for you. Enter by March 31, 2025 to win cash prizes up to £750 !

Alexandra Sorinca
Solve for X and the Martingale Foundation

Are you thinking of doing a Masters or PhD in maths or another STEM subject but are worried about funding? Then the Martingale Foundation might be for you. Find out more in this episode of Maths on the Move.

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Maths in a minute: Phase transitions

We experience phase transitions every day, but they are some of the most dramatic events natur presents us with. Here's a quick introduction.

Random walk
Maths in a minute: Random walks

Random walks are great for modelling anything that moves, from particles to people. They're also fun, versatile and beautiful!

Hannah Fry
Hannah Fry will join us in Cambridge!

Hannah Fry will join us at the University of Cambridge in January as Cambridge's first Professor for the Public Understanding of Mathematics!