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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The next episode of the TMiP Podcast is out now! Hear about working with museums to enrich their mathematical offer, helping sixth formers deepen their mathematical thinking, and supporting students with maths at uni! Details and links at tmip.uk/podcast

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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The next episode of the TMiP podcast is now available! Listen to members of the TMiP community, and others who communicate maths, sharing their experiences, opinions and top tips on maths communication. Find all episodes and more info at tmip.uk/podcast

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European Mathematical Society @euromathsoc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🏆 The 2026 EMS Simon Norton Prize was presented during MATRIX × IMAGINARY 2026 in New York City. Congratulations to Museum of Mathematics CUBOID and all honoured projects. Read more: euromathsoc.org/committee-ou...

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

OTD ten years ago I was near the top of the Reichstag, Berlin and took this picture.

Interior view from the glass dome of the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany. Through the dome's curved steel and glass structure, a European Union flag flies in the foreground against a partly cloudy sky. Two visitors stand at the railing in the lower right, looking out over the city.

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London Mathematical Society @londmathsoc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Registration is now open for this year's Maths Communication Workshops @steckl.es and @sparksmaths will teach you the skills and techniques required to communicate maths effectively, sharing their expertise in delivering interactive and engaging sessions ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/events/maths...

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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This year's MEGA Grant project is Beach Spectres, which will take place on the weekend of 6-7 June, on the beach at Whitley Bay (near Newcastle). Information about the project, latest updates and how you can get involved is on the project website: beachspectres.com

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Christian Lawson-Perfect @christianp.mathstodon.xyz.ap.brid.gy · 19/03/2026

I'm enormously happy to finally be able to announce the date of the #BeachSpectres project: 7th June, 2026. #WhitleyBay beach, UK. If you can make it to the beach and join in with the tiling effort, I'll be very happy to see you and glad of the help! Lots […] [Original post on mathstodon.xyz]

Poster: Beach Spectres, we want to make the largest aperiodic tiling ever!
What's an aperiodic tiling?
It's when you cover a ﬂat surface with copies of a shape like the one above,
without any repeating patterns. The Spectre monotile was only discovered in
2023, and mathematicians are really excited about it!
What are you doing?
We're going to use large “cookie cutter” tools in the shape of the Spectre to
cover the beach with the aperiodic tiling.
You can help: come to the beach and we'll show you what to do.
Where and when?
Whitley Bay beach, 7th June 2026.
Come and join in, just watch, or talk to some very
enthusiastic mathematicians!
beachspectres.com

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Are you a mathematics researcher who has moved into or is thinking of moving into mathematics education research? Costas Loizou and I are running a workshop on 29 April at Leeds (it's also online!) on making the transition: eps.leeds.ac.uk/events-confe...

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Making the Transition: Supporting Mathematicians Moving into Education Research and Pedagogical Scholarship

This one-day workshop supports mathematicians navigating the transition from disciplinary research to education research and pedagogical scholarship. Through keynote talks, a panel discussion, and…

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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

This year's MEGA Grant winner, Christian Lawson-Perfect, has posted another video update about his progress on the project - visit beachspectres.com/news/ to see the latest news! Details also on the website about how to join us in June for an aperiodic summer holiday!

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Catriona Agg @catrionaagg.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

❤️ Love this ❤️ @mathforge.org has done what I’ve never been organised enough to do myself, and catalogued every #geometrypuzzle I’ve ever posted on social media. It looks amazing!

A screenshot of the puzzle gallery (https://notes.mathforge.org/notes/published/puzzle+gallery) showing lots of tiny geometry colourful puzzles

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Had a great time last night at an event in MathsWorld in London. Well worth a visit.

Entrance to MathsWorld discover centre. Front is lit with neon signs saying Welcome to maths world London

A picture of me reflect in a lit up dodecahedron.

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

MathsWorld is now open in London! Looks like someone didn't want to leave: www.instagram.com/reel/DQzpRNm...

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Nothing to on the stage to say we’re at Matt Parker’s Getting Triggy With It.

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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

A reminder for UK residents

Cartoon. Two hens facing each other. One is saying "Don't forget, the clucks go 'bok' this weekend.

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MathsWorld @mathsworld.com · 14/09/2025

The Home of Hands-on Mathematics – opening in London in November 2025! Learn more at mathsworld.com

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Talking Maths in Public 2025 has started! #TMiP25

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Guess where I am! Which university has Maths Houses? Hint: where is #TMiP25 this year?

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

To celebrate our move to the Canal Wharf centre this Autumn we are offering 50% off of tickets for the final day in our current Leeds Trinity site! Just go through the online booking process as normal for any slot on 31/08/25 and the discount will be applied automatically... mathscity.co.uk

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Been away on leave and only 232 new emails since I've been away -- which doesn't seem much!

Screenshot of email client that says Inbox - Exchange. 232 messages, 232 unread.

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Sam Hartburn @samhartburn.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

The compilation video for June's @tmip.bsky.social Animation Generation Collaboration Compilation is live! There were some lovely entries this month, and some techniques and software that are new to the collaboration. Thank you to everyone who took part! youtu.be/kri1aDjsgbo?... #MathsAnimationTMiP

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Animation Generation Collaboration Compilation June 2025

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Duncan Yellowlees @dyellowlees.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Honestly, I'm rubbish at marketing. I hate it. Putting stuff out there with the idea that people might not like it or want it, makes me feel all sick. BUT I need to tell you about the open presentation workshops I'm doing in aug. More info here tinyurl.com/48mv76cy

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

🌟 Beetlestone Award 2025 🌟 The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.

A white woman with short brown and purple hair, a blue top and a headset mic stands in front of a white background

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

ChatGPT says yes. Claude says no. Maybe they should just agree to disagree. Who's to say which is right?

A prompt to ChatGPT says "I am studying Galois theory. If f and g are separable polynomials over K , then is the composition f(g(x)) also separable?". ChatGPT responds "Yes-over any field K, the composition of separable polynomials is again separable. Here's
a quick proof using formal derivatives."

A prompt to Claude.ai says "I am studying Galois theory. If f and g are separable polynomials over K , then is the composition f(g(x)) also separable?". Claude responds "No, the composition f(g(x)) is not necessarily separable even when both f and g are separable
polynomials over K. Here's a counterexample".

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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Want to give a Lightning Talk at Talking Maths in Public? Five minutes to tell everyone about your latest maths public engagement activity! Register for the event, then apply here (deadline 11th July): talkingmathsinpublic...

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

My obsession with Galois Theory continues. Have bought yet another book that has a large chunk about it.

A photograph of the cover of Abstract Algebra by Marco Hein.

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Benjamin Cornish @mathematicians-pod.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I am absolutely delighted to debut a new chat show all about numbers. Check out episode 1 of Un-Natural Numbers where @christianp.mathstodon.xyz.ap.brid.gy, @paddymaths.bsky.social and I chat all about the number 1. #mathsky #mathstalk #un-naturalnumbers youtu.be/9i5Y-nLY1Tw?...

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Un-Natural Numbers: Episode 1

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Benjamin Cornish @mathematicians-pod.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Hey folks, I am starting a new project - a regular video discussion with mathsy people talking about our favourite facts about numbers. Put out as a YT video each fortnight. And I would like YOU to get involved! Tell me you will join at forms.gle/m3TQxKs3kaSp... #mathsky youtu.be/qaAxh5MphgE?...

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Un Natural Numbers Open Invite

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The AI company Anthropic have issued a report on the use of their AI, Claude, by students. I don't think the report contains any big surprises but it is good to have some vague confirmation of what we suspected! Mathematics students seem to be early adopters. www.anthropic.com/news/anthrop...

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Anthropic Education Report: How University Students Use Claude

AI systems are no longer just specialized research tools: they’re everyday academic companions. As AIs integrate more deeply into educational environments, we need to consider important questions…

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Sam Hartburn @samhartburn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I'm delighted to be performing as part of Pseudorandom Ensemble alongside @colinbeveridge.bsky.social, @honeypisquared.bsky.social, Martin Harris and Gavan Fantom at Clopen Mic Night on Thursday. Good mathematical fun and free to watch!

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Just received Snezana Lawrence's new book A Little History of Mathematics. @snezanalawrence.bsky.social

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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

We’re pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 2025 Talking Maths in Public conference #TMiP25! Join us for ~e days of networking, panels, keynotes and discussions about communicating maths in a variety of ways. Details and booking info at talkingmathsinpublic...

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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The compilation video of clips from our March #MathsAnimationTMiP Animation Generation Collaboration is ready! Find out more and join in with this month's prompt at talkingmathsinpublic... www.youtube.com/watc...

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Tom Edgar @tedgar7.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Tried a new type of video as part of the Talking Maths in Public animation generation collaboration. The challenge was to animate classic circle and sine wave. I show one way in manim. Is this helpful to learn from? talkingmathsinpublic.uk/animation/ #MathsAnimationTMiP youtu.be/H_iW3nEzuyY?...

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Circle and Sine Wave Manim Build (Talking Maths in Public Animation Generation Collaboration)

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Sam Hartburn @samhartburn.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

My response to the first #MathsAnimationTMiP prompt, to create an animation that shows the link between a sine curve and a unit circle. I had a go using Manim. Find out how you can take part at talkingmathsinpublic.uk/animation/ youtu.be/BR_sCoUxGSs

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Animate the link between a sine curve and a unit circle in Manim #MathsAnimationTMiP Prompt 1

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Katie Steckles @steckl.es · 20/03/2025

Found a few minutes today to put together an entry for this month's @tmip.bsky.social Animation Generation Collaboration - making a circle and sine curve showing the relationship: youtu.be/CQbzrUOIVQE?si=-2Onyxzr6ok… #MathsAnimationTMiP

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Animation Generation Collaboration entry for March 2025: Katie Steckles

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Dave Richeson @divbyzero.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The next Gathering 4 Gardner @gathering4gardner.bsky.social Celebration of Mind talk will be tomorrow (Friday, March 21) on Zoom at noon Atlanta time. The speaker is Tracy Drinkwater, founder and board president of Seattle Universal Math Museum. www.gathering4gardner.org/com-2025-03-...

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CoM | Intersections: Math, Art, Truth, Humanity

Friday, March 21, 2025 – Live Presentation with Tracy Drinkwater –Session at 12 Noon Atlanta time(check your time here)Please join us starting 10 minutes before this session using the following but…

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Matt Mack @matthras.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Alright here's my animation submission for @tmip.bsky.social Animation Collaboration. Prompt: Create an animation demonstrating the relationship between the y-value in the unit circle and the sine wave. GeoGebra App Link: www.geogebra.org/m/heg8yed9 Video link in reply: #MathsAnimationTMiP

An animation of a GeoGebra program demonstrating how the sine of an angle within a unit circle (a circle of radius 1) is linked to the y-value of the sine wave.

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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The MEGA Grant is a bursary scheme for mathematical engagement activities organised by @standupmaths.bsky.social Matt Parker - and applications for this year's MEGA Grant are now open. Do you have a large-scale interactive maths activity idea? Details at talkingmathsi...

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Talking Maths in Public @tmip.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Exciting news! TMiP is launching the Animation Generation Collaboration - a chance for maths communicators to create maths animations using a range of techniques, and share how they do this to help others build their confidence in animation. More info at talkingmathsi...

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Kevin Houston @kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Burn baby burn! Now that my exam marking is over I'll have time to find out what the fuss is about.

Front cover of the book Burn Math Class by Jason Wilkes

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xenaproject.bsky.social @xenaproject.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Hello Bluesky! (and bye-bye Twitter). I just wrote a blog post about a bump in the road along the way to teaching a computer a proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. xenaproject.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/f...

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Fermat’s Last Theorem — how it’s going

So I’m two months into trying to teach a proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem to a computer. We already have one interesting story, which I felt was worth sharing.

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