shoelace problem

What do tying your shoe laces and Santa's Christmas Eve journey have in common?

Maths in a minute

Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.

An interview with Nalini Joshi

We talk to Nalini Joshi about her mathematics, the International Mathematical Union, and her work in supporting women in mathematics.
The Fields Medal 2018: Caucher Birkar

Caucher Birkar has been awarded the Fields medal for his contribution to algebraic geometry.
The Fields Medal 2018: Peter Scholze

Peter Scholze has received the Fields medal 2018 for transforming arithmetic algebraic geometry.
Inspiring the next generation

Nearly 18 million students took part in Brazil's maths olympiad for schools!
An interview with Maria Esteban

We talk to Maria Esteban, mathematician and President of the International Council for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.