The London Mathematical Society

The London Mathematical Society is the major UK learned society for mathematics. The Society's activities include publishing journals and books, providing grants to support mathematics and organising scientific meetings and lectures.

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LMS Prizes - call for nominations

The London Mathematical Society would like to invite nominations for the following LMS prizes in 2019, which are intended to recognise and celebrate achievements in and contributions to mathematics:

The DE MORGAN MEDAL, which is the Society’s...
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International Day of Mathematics (IDM) Logo Competition

The International Mathematical Union (IMU) is leading the project to have UNESCO proclaim March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics (IDM). If approved by UNESCO the first celebration of the IDM is expected to be on March 14, 2020. More...

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Faces of Women in Mathematics, Bloomsbury Festival, 20 October 2018

As part of the 2018 Bloomsbury Festival, taking place 17 to 21 October 2018, a screening of Faces of Women in Mathematics is being held at UCL's Main Quad.

Inspired by the incredible women mathematicians around the globe, the short film...

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LMS Women in Mathematics Day – Newcastle University, 19 October 2018

The next LMS Women in Mathematics Day will be held on 19 October 2018 at Newcastle University in partnership with the WISDOM group of Royal Holloway, University of London, titled: What I’ve done with my Maths Degree, and what you can do with...

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Talks in Schools and Colleges: Holgate Session Leaders

Do you give mathematical talks in schools and colleges? The LMS currently has vacancies for Holgate Session Leaders, and invites applications from those interested in taking part in this scheme.

The Holgate Lectures and Workshops Sessions...

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Mathematics maintains its popularity at A-level

The popularity of Mathematics at A-level continues with another increase in the number of Mathematics entries across the UK. The number of students sitting the exam is up 2.5% on last year to 97,627. This continues to be a welcome trend for...

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Frames Of Mind

This is a collection of short extracts from the film “Thinking Space”, made by Heidi Morstang for The London Mathematical Society

The film features nine UK-based mathematicians offering insights into their mathematical thinking across a broad range of mathematical research fields. Through explorations of their various thought processes, the film portrays mathematicians who are grappling with advanced mathematical ideas. We are presented with the concepts of imagination, intuition, and wonder, as well as rigorous mathematical deduction. Please note that you are not necessarily expected to follow the mathematics being discussed: these extracts are about the mathematicians themselves, and the way they think.