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The Shape of Knots: From DNA to Shoestrings and Solar Flares

Knots are ubiquitous in the world around us, appearing as...

A close-up of a thick, white, coiled rope with a blue stripe

How Hard is too Hard? An Introduction to Complexity

Some mathematical problems can easily be solved on a computer...

Robot model holding pen writing P=PN

Making Memory Visible Through Photography

In her extensive work bridging photography and archival research, Dr...

handwritten Kodak sign on shop awning, taken in North Africa

The Shape of Tiles: Regular and Irregular, Hard and Soft

Tiling involves filling a plane or space with repeated elements...

A close-up view of a floor tiled with a black, white, and gray geometric pattern creating a 3D cubic illusion

The Shape of Gravity: Why On Earth Are Planets Spherical?

We often take for granted that planets, shaped by the...

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The Shape of Shells: She Sells Self-Similar Spiral Seashells on the Seashore

This event is a repeat of an earlier lecture given...

A cross-section of a nautilus shell revealing its intricate, spiralling chambers

The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind

How should we get organised for our later years? With...

A person holding a "Last Will and Testament" document on a clipboard, with another person out of focus in the background

The Shape of Plants: Why Plants Love Mathematics and Mathematicians Love Plants

Looking at the plant world, one discovers beautiful and fascinating...

A close-up view of a Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) plant

How Does Mathematics Last? Heritage and Heritage-making in Mathematics

How is mathematical knowledge recorded and preserved across generations? Contrary...

Mathematical equations and symbols visible on a frosted glass surface

The Shape of Hands: Symmetry, Chirality and Handedness

The reflection of my right hand in a mirror is...

Pair of hands multiplied in hall of mirrors