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Plus is based at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. We are very fortunate to work with many brilliant colleagues in the Maths Faculty, you will find the content we have produced with them below.

 

 

Article

The problem with combining R ratios

We explore why you need to be extremely careful when combining the reproduction ratios of a disease in different settings, such as hospitals and the community.
Article

How can maths fight a pandemic?

How do mathematical models of COVID-19 work and should we believe them? We talk to an epidemiologist, who has been working flat out to inform the government, to find out more.
Article

Synchronised swimming

How do green algae manage a perfect breaststroke even though they haven't got a brain? Enter the maths of synchronisation.
Podcast

Ivan Smith: The podcast

In this podcast we talk to Ivan Smith, invited lecturer at the ICM, about his work and what he likes about the ICM.
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Smith

An interview with Ivan Smith

We talk to Ivan Smith, invited lecturer at the ICM 2018, about his work and what he likes about the Congress.
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