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Maths on the Move

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Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Climate Change
European Congress Of Mathematics
Multiverse
Fields Medal
String Theory
Statistics
Astrophysics
Constants Of Nature
Topological Data Analysis
Abel Prize
Covid-19
Greenhouse Gases
Number Theory
Ringel's Conjecture
Graph Theory
Black Holes
Fermat's Last Theorem

Maths on the Move, is the podcast from plus.maths.org. We speak to researchers from the frontiers of mathematical science so you can connect with the maths that shapes and explains our world. Hosted by Plus editors Rachel Thomas and Marianne Freiberger.

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In this episode, we meet the CEO of one of the most important institutions in mathematics - arXiV. Around since 1991, the website is a publicly accessible home for mathematical research before it is officially published in journals. Around 1,000 arti... more

What is the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research? In this episode, Cambridge Professor James Fergusson talks about some cutting-edge research which addresses this question. James is Director of the Infosys-Cambridge AI Cen... more

Welcome to the latest episode of Maths on the Move! In this episode we spoke to Cambridge Professor of Theoretical Physics Ulrich Sperhake and his graduate student, Seppe Staelens, about boson stars: hypothetical objects that might be masquerading as... more

Plus is based at the Maths Faculty at the University of Cambridge so we have lots of opportunities to talk to interesting mathematicians about their work and their working lives. This week we speak to Holly Krieger, who is a professor here in a podca... more

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Recent Guests

James Fergusson
Professor of Theoretical Cosmology
University of Cambridge, Centre for Mathematical Sciences
Episode: James Fergusson: AI and data intensive science
Ulrich Sperhake
Professor in the Department of Applied Maths and Theoretical Physics, Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Ulrich Sperhake and Seppe Staelens: Boson stars
Seppe Staelens
PhD student in Uli Sperhake's group
University of Cambridge
Episode: Ulrich Sperhake and Seppe Staelens: Boson stars
Holly Krieger
Professor of Mathematics at the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DUPAMS); Corfield Fellow at Murray Edwards College
University of Cambridge - DUPAMS; Murray Edwards College
Episode: Holly Krieger: The dynamics of numbers
Hannah Fry
Professor for Public Understanding of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Hannah Fry wins Leelavati Prize!
Julian Sahasrabudhe
Professor of Mathematics, Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DUPMS)
University of Cambridge
Episode: Julian Sahasrabudhe: The ICM 2026
Richard Samworth
Professor of Statistical Science and Director of the Statistical Laboratory
University of Cambridge - DUPMS (Department of Pure Maths and Mathematical Statistics)
Episode: Richard Samworth: The ICM 2026
Steven Niederer
Chair in Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Episode: Living Proof: Building digital hearts
Richard Wilkinson
Professor of Statistics at the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
Episode: Living Proof: Building digital hearts

Hosts

Marianne Freiberger
Co-host of the podcast
Rachel Thomas
Co-host of the podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Your podcast is amazing :)

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    5
    Zigooooooo
    Brazil7 years ago
  • Math motivation

    Good.....please keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beef supreme
    United States13 years ago
  • OK content, bad presenting

    This is a podcast I just can't bear listening to. The content is fine, not amazing but interesting. However, the audio quality is most times terrible. I have to turn my volume way up to listen to what someone is saying, and then suddenly a second voice will come exploding my ear drums, because there is no audio equalizing. There's some bad quality recording, too, and no appearent treatment, so even with the volume on max, it's sometimes very, very hard to understand what someone is saying.

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    2
    Monstrim
    United States15 years ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent podcast, with great interviews. Keeps you upto date with some exciting developments in the world of science and maths. Would be of interest to a wider audience than just mathematicians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cromlechi
    United Kingdom15 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    A very well done podcast on history and people (and jobs!) in mathematics. Professionally produced. This podcast shows that there is much more to maths than cold equations. Rather, mathematics is a distinctly human endeavour and each podcast is a human interest story. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stmx3
    United States16 years ago

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Guests and host dynamics are seen as engaging and informative, offering broad insights into math and science.
The show is praised for making math feel human and relevant through storytelling and real-world examples.
Audio quality is a recurring point of critique, with some episodes hard to hear due to volume and mixing issues.
Listeners appreciate the accessible yet rigorous discussions on mathematics and its applications.

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James Fergusson: AI and data intensive science
Q: How does the collaboration with Infosys influence the research and its deployment in real-world settings?
Infosys brings robust software development capabilities and deployment experience, helping to scale tools developed in academia to industrial environments, which in turn informs the direction of research and ensures tools are usable beyond the university context.
James Fergusson: AI and data intensive science
Q: What is the aim of the Infosys-Cambridge AI Centre and how does it relate to industry partners?
The centre seeks to translate cutting-edge academic AI research into practical tools for industry, helping companies tackle data challenges by sharing methodologies, workshops, and collaborative projects, while allowing researchers to learn from enterprise-scale deployment practices.
Julian Sahasrabudhe: The ICM 2026
Q: What got you into that? Why are you interested in these kinds of problems?
He describes his motivation as a mix of fascination with simple-to-state problems and the pleasure of solving them, alongside a drive to connect different areas of mathematics and to see overarching patterns across fields.
Richard Samworth: The ICM 2026
Q: So this non-parametric inference, what's that all about?
Richard explains that non-parametric inference relaxes the rigid assumption that data come from a fixed parametric family, allowing flexible models such as those with shape constraints, which can still incorporate familiar distributions like the Gaussian, but in a broader, more adaptable framework.
Living Proof: Building digital hearts
Q: What are the potential benefits of digital hearts?
Digital hearts can guide treatment decisions by analyzing real-time data and forecasting patient outcomes, facilitating better healthcare.

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Maths on the Move features in-depth discussions with researchers at the frontiers of mathematical science, translating complex ideas into accessible conversations. Episodes cover digital twins in biomedicine, quantum learning, mathematical modeling for public health, proof systems, and the intersection of art and math, among other topics. The show consistently emphasizes real-world impact, public engagement, and creative approaches to explaining mathematics, making it a strong fit for audiences who enjoy rigorous, human-centered math storytelling and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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1. James Fergusson
2. Ulrich Sperhake
3. Seppe Staelens
4. Holly Krieger
5. Hannah Fry
6. Julian Sahasrabudhe
7. Richard Samworth
8. Steven Niederer

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