LMS Spitalfields History of Mathematics Meeting and Hirst Lecture 2026 (in-person attendance)

The LMS is delighted to announce the 2026 Spitalfields History of Mathematics Meeting and Hirst Lecture, comprising two lectures by Professor June Barrow-Green (The Open University) and Dr Brigitte Stenhouse (The Open University).

The meeting features the Hirst Lecture 2026, given by the winner of the Joint LMS-BSHM Hirst Prize and Lectureship 2025, Professor June Barrow-Green.

The Hirst Prize and Lectureship for the History of Mathematics is awarded for contributions to the study of the history of mathematics. The prize is awarded in recognition of original and innovative work in the history of mathematics, which may be in any medium.

This prize is awarded jointly by the LMS and the British Society for the History of Mathematics.

For details on the speakers, abstract and programme, click here: https://www.lms.ac.uk/events/lms-spitalfields-history-mathematics-hirst-lecture-2026

We would also be grateful if you could advise us of any special requirements via the registration form.