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.
The maths and magic of shufflingIn this podcast mathematician Cheryl Praeger and magician Will Houstoun reveal the maths and magic behind shuffling cards.
The inequalities of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the differences between us. Understanding these inequalities is crucial for this and future pandemics.
Supporting healthcare with AIMathematicians are developing new machine learning techniques to support medical doctors in their work.
Maths in a minute: Utility theoryA hundred pounds is a lot more to someone who's poor than to a millionaire. But how do you measure such differences? Utility theory has the answer.
The calculus of the complexCalculus has long been key to describing the world. Now fractional calculus is providing new ways of describing complex systems.
The calculus of the complexCalculus has long been key to describing the world. Now fractional calculus is providing new ways of describing complex systems.