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The Isaac Newton Institute is the world's foremost mathematical research centre. Living Proof aims to highlight the diverse people and interconnected topics linked to its many activities. Interviewees range from visiting academics and lecturers to mathematicians, other scientists, musicians, artists, students, and prominent figures within the University of Cambridge and beyond. The podcast typically involves mathematical themes, but is specifically aimed at a general audience. The focus is on the subjects being interviewed and the social stories they have to tell, not just on the significance and details of the research they may be undertaking. We hope there is interest and inspiration here for everyone.- The Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (UK) is an international research centre based in Cambridge, UK. A part of the University of Cambridge, it has been hosting research programmes on mathematical themes since July 1992.Visit > www.newton.ac.uk/news/ini-podcastThemes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Mathematical research discussions • Interdisciplinary collaborations • Interviews with academics and scientists • Current developments in mathematics • Social and personal stories of mathematicians"Living Proof: the Isaac Newton Institute podcast" offers a rich exploration of the diverse and interconnected world of mathematics, positioning itself as a platform for showcasing the breadth of mathematical inquiry and discovery. The podcast delivers content aimed at a general audience through engaging interviews with a wide array of guests, including academics, mathematicians, scientists, and notable figures from the University of Cambridge and beyond.
Episodes typically explore themes related to mathematical research and education, addressing complex topics such as twistor theory, anomalous diffusion, and fluid mechanics, often in the context of interdisciplinary collaboration. Other episodes delve into the implications of digitization in mathematics, the challenges of organizing international research workshops, and the potential impacts of groundbreaking discoveries within the field.
In addition to deep dives into specific research areas, the podcast highlights personal narratives, providing insights into the lives and careers of mathematicians, from young postdoctoral fellows to seasoned professors. Topics such as gender identity, diversity in science, and the role of mathematics in different cultural settings also feature prominently, showcasing the human side of scientific pursuit.
The podcast frequently underscores the importance of communication in science, both in terms of making complex ideas accessible to the public and in how research findings are shared within the scientific community. Through interviews with science communicators and journalists, as well as episodes focusing on specific events or initiatives, the podcast sheds light on how mathematics can be demystified and its relevance communicated to broader audiences.
Overall, "Living Proof" offers an accessible yet detailed examination of mathematical sciences, emphasizing stories of innovation, collaboration, and personal journeys in a way that can be appreciated by enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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#66 A conversation with Sarah Hart2025-Apr-23 24 minutes |
#64 Communicating mathematics with the INI and Hannah Fry2025-Apr-09 28 minutes |
#65 Diving into maths with Emmy Noether2025-Apr-08 29 minutes |
#63 Exploring anomalous diffusion: an interview with Aleks Mijatovic and Codina Cotar2024-Oct-07 28 minutes |
#62 Exploring Twistor Theory - an interview with Lionel Mason and Maciej Dunajski2024-Oct-03 30 minutes |
#61 Organising an INI Satellite Programme: an interview with Professors Mark Blyth and Sasha Korobkin2024-Sep-25 33 minutes |
#60 Exploring 'Mathlib' and the digitisation of mathematics: an interview with Professor Kevin Buzzard2024-Sep-25 55 minutes |
“Meet the… Simons Postdoctoral Fellows” mini series #12 Dr Luke Davis2024-Aug-30 18 minutes |
#59 Meeting the three mathematics medalists from the STEM for Britain awards 20242024-Apr-24 32 minutes |
“Meet the… Simons Postdoctoral Fellows” mini series #11 Dr S. J. Kole2024-Mar-15 8 minutes |
#58 Linking Cambridge with Africa: how to co-host an international research workshop2024-Mar-07 22 minutes |
#57 Cambridge Festival | Prof Ben Allanach previews his talk: "The Force Awakens: Quantum Collisions"2024-Feb-14 9 minutes |
#56 Voices from Ukraine: Olena Domanska of the Solidarity for Mathematicians programme2024-Jan-30 19 minutes |
“Meet the… Simons Postdoctoral Fellows” mini series #10 Dr Samuel Stark2023-Nov-20 4 minutes |
“Meet the… Simons Postdoctoral Fellows” mini series #9 Dr Zhao-He Watse Sybesma2023-Oct-10 10 minutes |
“Meet the… Simons Postdoctoral Fellows” mini series #8 Dr Paul Pruzina2023-Oct-09 5 minutes |
#55 Marbles, pint glasses and the Kepler conjecture: an overview of the 2023 GeomPack programme, with organisers Simon Cox and Adil Mughal2023-Sep-08 28 minutes |
#54 Discussing "The Irrational Diary of Clara Valentine", an interview with Coralie Colmez2023-Jul-18 16 minutes |
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#53 Disproving Ravenel's "telescope conjecture": an interview with Tomer Schlank and Jeremy Hahn 2023-Jul-07 23 minutes |
Thirty years of proof: celebrating Andrew Wiles on the anniversary of Fermat's Last Theorem2023-Jun-22 26 minutes |
#51 Celebrating the Newton Gateway's 10th anniversary, an interview with Clare Merritt2023-Mar-17 15 minutes |
#50 Why should we bother communicating INI research? An interview with Rachel Thomas and Marianne Freiberger2023-Mar-02 31 minutes |
#49 How to make maths funny, an interview with Timandra Harkness2023-Feb-22 28 minutes |
Making data accessible: an interview with Hannah Thomas of Government Analysis Function2023-Feb-15 31 minutes |
“Meet the… Simons Postdoctoral Fellows” mini series #7 Dr Nicolas Boulle2022-Oct-31 7 minutes |
“Meet the… Simons Postdoctoral Fellows” mini series #6 Dr Patrick Sprenger2022-Oct-31 10 minutes |
Voices from Ukraine: Yuriy Semenov of the Solidarity for Mathematicians programme2022-Oct-21 20 minutes |
Voices from Ukraine: Nataliya Vaisfel'd of the Solidarity for Mathematicians programme2022-Oct-21 24 minutes |
#45 Making maths fascinating, an interview with Ben Sparks and Katie Steckles2022-Sep-20 57 minutes |
#44 Travel, enthusiasm and history: an interview with Don and Silke Zagier2022-Aug-31 31 minutes |
#43 Communicating maths: a journalist’s perspective, an interview with Tom Whipple2022-Jul-06 31 minutes |
#42 Solving the "two-body problem", an interview with Prof Parimala Raman2022-Jun-14 20 minutes |
#41 Discovering the "Gems of Hypolytos" - an interview with Prof Herbert Gangl2022-May-17 28 minutes |
#40 Fluid mechanics, turbulence and more: an interview with Prof Rama Govindarajan2022-May-06 36 minutes |
#39 Meeting one of Canada's most powerful women: an interview with Prof Anita Layton2022-Apr-26 28 minutes |
#38 Amsterdam to INI... by bicycle! An interview with Antoine Gagnebin2022-Apr-19 13 minutes |
#37 Teaching maths in Africa: an interview with Professor Franca Hoffmann2022-Feb-11 42 minutes |
#36 "You don't need anybody's permission to be a great mathematician", an interview with Dr Nira Chamberlain2022-Feb-03 45 minutes |
"Meet the... Simons Postdoctoral Fellows" mini series #5 Dr Anagha Madhusudanan2022-Jan-18 20 minutes |
"Meet the... Simons Postdoctoral Fellows" mini series #4 Dr Antoine Remond-Tiedrez2022-Jan-18 17 minutes |
#35 Discussing the "Cluster algebras and representation theory" programme2021-Dec-10 23 minutes |
"Meet the... Simons Postdoctoral Fellows" mini series #3: Dr Aluna Rizzoli2021-Nov-25 16 minutes |
"Meet the... Simons Postdoctoral Fellows" mini series #2: Dr Avi Mayorcas2021-Nov-05 13 minutes |
"Meet the... Simons Postdoctoral Fellows" mini series #1: Dr Emine Yildirim2021-Nov-05 16 minutes |
#34 Welcoming Ulrike Tillmann: a brief interview with INI’s new Director2021-Oct-14 12 minutes |
#33 Becoming Bethany Marsh, life as a transgender Professor of Mathematics2021-Sep-28 48 minutes |
#32: Quanta, MoMath and communicating mathematics with Alex Kontorovic2021-Aug-10 47 minutes |
#31 From rural Zimbabwe to international mathematics: an interview with Professor Anotida Madzvamuse2021-Jul-26 46 minutes |
#30 “Exit strategy”: Director David Abrahams looks back on his 2016-2021 tenure at INI2021-Jul-09 48 minutes |
#29 All about Plus magazine, with Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas2021-Feb-26 36 minutes |
Cambridge Philosophical Society mini-series #3: Dr Jay Taylor2020-Dec-18 15 minutes |
Cambridge Philosophical Society mini-series #2: Dr Elena Luca2020-Dec-18 18 minutes |
Cambridge Philosophical Society mini-series #1: Dr Francisco Sahli2020-Nov-30 14 minutes |
“Art of INI” mini-series #1: What can maths offer art and art offer maths?2020-Nov-30 46 minutes |
#28 Twenty-seven years of progress: an interview with Professor Valerie Isham2020-Nov-30 43 minutes |
#27 “An ecology of people telling it how it is”: an interview with Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter2020-Oct-08 35 minutes |
#26 “Maths masterclass tutorials”: an announcement from Simon Singh2020-Oct-05 15 minutes |
#25 “How to win at Pandemic”: an interview with Professor Julia Gog2020-Sep-15 34 minutes |
#24 Mathematics goes virtual, with Professor Rebecca Hoyle2020-Sep-01 37 minutes |
#23 The mathematical models of COVID-19 (part 2), with Dr Robin Thompson2020-Aug-03 32 minutes |
#22 The mathematical models of COVID-19 (part 1), with Dr Kit Yates2020-Aug-03 41 minutes |
#21 Promoting mathematics via social media: an interview with Ollie Jones and Kamilla Rekvényi2020-Feb-03 21 minutes |
#19 Asking for “a lot of money and a lot of time”: an interview with Professor Liz Mansfield2019-Nov-21 20 minutes |
#20 “On the nature of mathematical joy”, with Professor Liz Mansfield2019-Nov-21 4 minutes |
#18 Peer support and “the ability to develop agency”: an interview with Associate Professor Lesley Ward2019-Oct-18 26 minutes |
#17 Running the numbers: an interview with Dr Tony Hill2019-Oct-18 16 minutes |
#16 Life in “a harmonic universe”: an interview with Tamara Kokilashvili2019-Oct-18 17 minutes |
#15 Talking maths in public: an interview with Matt Parker2019-Sep-20 11 minutes |
#14 “A Golden Age of maths communication”: an interview with Professor Chris Budd2019-Aug-16 16 minutes |
#13 When mathematicians and environmental scientists meet: an interview with Professor Paula Harrison and Dr Martine Barons2019-Aug-16 23 minutes |
#12 Investigating the Wiener-Hopf technique: an interview with Dr Anastasia Kisil2019-Aug-16 10 minutes |
#11 Tour de France Special: an interview with Professor David Abrahams2019-Jul-26 28 minutes |
#10 “Bringing the changes we want in Africa”: an interview with Dr Bubacarr Bah2019-Jun-24 19 minutes |
#09 “The beauty of results”: an interview with Professor Svitlana Mayboroda2019-Jun-24 21 minutes |
#08 Interdisciplinary excitement: an interview with Professor Xian Chen2019-May-17 11 minutes |
#07 The realities of academic life: an interview with Professor Irene Fonseca2019-May-17 36 minutes |
#06 Mathematikum: an interview with Professor Martin Buhmann2019-Apr-23 17 minutes |
#05 Exploring sundials: an interview with Dr Frank King2019-Apr-23 20 minutes |
#04 What can an early career researcher contribute? An interview with interview with Henri Elad Altman2019-Mar-26 12 minutes |
#03 A male dominated environment: an interview with Susanne Hilger2019-Mar-26 15 minutes |
#02 A mother of three in a academia: an interview with Professor Patricia Goncalvez2019-Mar-26 20 minutes |
#01 Directing the INI: an interview with Professor David Abrahams2019-Mar-26 25 minutes |