Kevin Houston
@kevinhoustonmath.bsky.social
Mathematician. All views my own of course. Book: How to Think Like a Mathematician. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrKevinHouston
Nothing to on the stage to say we’re at Matt Parker’s Getting Triggy With It.
October 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Nothing to on the stage to say we’re at Matt Parker’s Getting Triggy With It.
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A reminder for UK residents
October 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A reminder for UK residents
Launch of Maths Week England on 15th November at the new MathsWorld in London! mathsweekengland.co.uk?p=10473
MWE Live Launch at MathsWorld, London - Maths Week England
15th November 2025 will see the first 'live' launch of Maths Week England from the new and exciting maths space at MathsWorld, London.
mathsweekengland.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Launch of Maths Week England on 15th November at the new MathsWorld in London! mathsweekengland.co.uk?p=10473
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The Home of Hands-on Mathematics – opening in London in November 2025! Learn more at mathsworld.com
September 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Home of Hands-on Mathematics – opening in London in November 2025! Learn more at mathsworld.com
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Our event is very soon! Time to thank our wonderful sponsors again - thanks to @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social for hosting, and to @icms-edinburgh.bsky.social, @ima-maths.bsky.social, INI newton.ac.uk, MapleSoft.com and heilbronn.ac.uk for financial support with our event.
Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences
The Isaac Newton Institute is a national and international visitor research institute. It runs research programmes on selected themes in mathematics and the mathematical sciences with applications over a wide range of science and technology.
newton.ac.uk
August 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Our event is very soon! Time to thank our wonderful sponsors again - thanks to @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social for hosting, and to @icms-edinburgh.bsky.social, @ima-maths.bsky.social, INI newton.ac.uk, MapleSoft.com and heilbronn.ac.uk for financial support with our event.
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To celebrate our move to the Canal Wharf centre this Autumn we are offering 50% off of tickets for the final day in our current Leeds Trinity site!
Just go through the online booking process as normal for any slot on 31/08/25 and the discount will be applied automatically...
mathscity.co.uk
Just go through the online booking process as normal for any slot on 31/08/25 and the discount will be applied automatically...
mathscity.co.uk
August 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
To celebrate our move to the Canal Wharf centre this Autumn we are offering 50% off of tickets for the final day in our current Leeds Trinity site!
Just go through the online booking process as normal for any slot on 31/08/25 and the discount will be applied automatically...
mathscity.co.uk
Just go through the online booking process as normal for any slot on 31/08/25 and the discount will be applied automatically...
mathscity.co.uk
Been away on leave and only 232 new emails since I've been away -- which doesn't seem much!
July 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Been away on leave and only 232 new emails since I've been away -- which doesn't seem much!
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The compilation video for June's @tmip.bsky.social Animation Generation Collaboration Compilation is live! There were some lovely entries this month, and some techniques and software that are new to the collaboration. Thank you to everyone who took part! youtu.be/kri1aDjsgbo?... #MathsAnimationTMiP
Animation Generation Collaboration Compilation June 2025
YouTube video by Talking Maths in Public
youtu.be
July 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The compilation video for June's @tmip.bsky.social Animation Generation Collaboration Compilation is live! There were some lovely entries this month, and some techniques and software that are new to the collaboration. Thank you to everyone who took part! youtu.be/kri1aDjsgbo?... #MathsAnimationTMiP
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Honestly, I'm rubbish at marketing.
I hate it. Putting stuff out there with the idea that people might not like it or want it, makes me feel all sick.
BUT I need to tell you about the open presentation workshops I'm doing in aug.
More info here tinyurl.com/48mv76cy
I hate it. Putting stuff out there with the idea that people might not like it or want it, makes me feel all sick.
BUT I need to tell you about the open presentation workshops I'm doing in aug.
More info here tinyurl.com/48mv76cy
July 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Honestly, I'm rubbish at marketing.
I hate it. Putting stuff out there with the idea that people might not like it or want it, makes me feel all sick.
BUT I need to tell you about the open presentation workshops I'm doing in aug.
More info here tinyurl.com/48mv76cy
I hate it. Putting stuff out there with the idea that people might not like it or want it, makes me feel all sick.
BUT I need to tell you about the open presentation workshops I'm doing in aug.
More info here tinyurl.com/48mv76cy
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🌟 Beetlestone Award 2025 🌟
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌟 Beetlestone Award 2025 🌟
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
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TMiP wouldn’t be possible without the kind support of @icms-edinburgh.bsky.social & the Isaac Newton Institute https://newton.ac.uk, as well as the Heilbronn Institute https://heilbronn.ac.uk and our hosts @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social. Thanks to all of them for making it possible!
Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences
The Isaac Newton Institute is a national and international visitor research institute. It runs research programmes on selected themes in mathematics and the mathematical sciences with applications over a wide range of science and technology.
newton.ac.uk
June 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
TMiP wouldn’t be possible without the kind support of @icms-edinburgh.bsky.social & the Isaac Newton Institute https://newton.ac.uk, as well as the Heilbronn Institute https://heilbronn.ac.uk and our hosts @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social. Thanks to all of them for making it possible!
ChatGPT says yes. Claude says no. Maybe they should just agree to disagree. Who's to say which is right?
June 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
ChatGPT says yes. Claude says no. Maybe they should just agree to disagree. Who's to say which is right?
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Want to give a Lightning Talk at Talking Maths in Public? Five minutes to tell everyone about your latest maths public engagement activity! Register for the event, then apply here (deadline 11th July): talkingmathsinpublic...
June 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Want to give a Lightning Talk at Talking Maths in Public? Five minutes to tell everyone about your latest maths public engagement activity! Register for the event, then apply here (deadline 11th July): talkingmathsinpublic...
My obsession with Galois Theory continues. Have bought yet another book that has a large chunk about it.
May 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My obsession with Galois Theory continues. Have bought yet another book that has a large chunk about it.
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I am absolutely delighted to debut a new chat show all about numbers. Check out episode 1 of Un-Natural Numbers where @christianp.mathstodon.xyz.ap.brid.gy, @paddymaths.bsky.social and I chat all about the number 1.
#mathsky
#mathstalk
#un-naturalnumbers
youtu.be/9i5Y-nLY1Tw?...
#mathsky
#mathstalk
#un-naturalnumbers
youtu.be/9i5Y-nLY1Tw?...
Un-Natural Numbers: Episode 1
YouTube video by Un-Natural Numbers
youtu.be
May 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I am absolutely delighted to debut a new chat show all about numbers. Check out episode 1 of Un-Natural Numbers where @christianp.mathstodon.xyz.ap.brid.gy, @paddymaths.bsky.social and I chat all about the number 1.
#mathsky
#mathstalk
#un-naturalnumbers
youtu.be/9i5Y-nLY1Tw?...
#mathsky
#mathstalk
#un-naturalnumbers
youtu.be/9i5Y-nLY1Tw?...
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Hey folks, I am starting a new project - a regular video discussion with mathsy people talking about our favourite facts about numbers. Put out as a YT video each fortnight.
And I would like YOU to get involved! Tell me you will join at forms.gle/m3TQxKs3kaSp...
#mathsky
youtu.be/qaAxh5MphgE?...
And I would like YOU to get involved! Tell me you will join at forms.gle/m3TQxKs3kaSp...
#mathsky
youtu.be/qaAxh5MphgE?...
Un Natural Numbers Open Invite
YouTube video by Un-Natural Numbers
youtu.be
May 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hey folks, I am starting a new project - a regular video discussion with mathsy people talking about our favourite facts about numbers. Put out as a YT video each fortnight.
And I would like YOU to get involved! Tell me you will join at forms.gle/m3TQxKs3kaSp...
#mathsky
youtu.be/qaAxh5MphgE?...
And I would like YOU to get involved! Tell me you will join at forms.gle/m3TQxKs3kaSp...
#mathsky
youtu.be/qaAxh5MphgE?...
The AI company Anthropic have issued a report on the use of their AI, Claude, by students. I don't think the report contains any big surprises but it is good to have some vague confirmation of what we suspected! Mathematics students seem to be early adopters.
www.anthropic.com/news/anthrop...
www.anthropic.com/news/anthrop...
Anthropic Education Report: How University Students Use Claude
AI systems are no longer just specialized research tools: they’re everyday academic companions. As AIs integrate more deeply into educational environments, we need to consider important questions…
www.anthropic.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The AI company Anthropic have issued a report on the use of their AI, Claude, by students. I don't think the report contains any big surprises but it is good to have some vague confirmation of what we suspected! Mathematics students seem to be early adopters.
www.anthropic.com/news/anthrop...
www.anthropic.com/news/anthrop...
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I'm delighted to be performing as part of Pseudorandom Ensemble alongside @colinbeveridge.bsky.social, @honeypisquared.bsky.social, Martin Harris and Gavan Fantom at Clopen Mic Night on Thursday. Good mathematical fun and free to watch!
We're excited to be performing a totally normal song in our first ever online gig! Clopen Mic Night takes place on Thursday 1st May, features three excellent maths speakers as well as us, and is free to watch. Find out more at clopenmicnight.com/events.
Events
Clopen Mic Night
clopenmicnight.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I'm delighted to be performing as part of Pseudorandom Ensemble alongside @colinbeveridge.bsky.social, @honeypisquared.bsky.social, Martin Harris and Gavan Fantom at Clopen Mic Night on Thursday. Good mathematical fun and free to watch!
Just received Snezana Lawrence's new book A Little History of Mathematics. @snezanalawrence.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Just received Snezana Lawrence's new book A Little History of Mathematics. @snezanalawrence.bsky.social
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We’re pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 2025 Talking Maths in Public conference #TMiP25! Join us for ~e days of networking, panels, keynotes and discussions about communicating maths in a variety of ways. Details and booking info at talkingmathsinpublic...
April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We’re pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 2025 Talking Maths in Public conference #TMiP25! Join us for ~e days of networking, panels, keynotes and discussions about communicating maths in a variety of ways. Details and booking info at talkingmathsinpublic...
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The compilation video of clips from our March #MathsAnimationTMiP Animation Generation Collaboration is ready! Find out more and join in with this month's prompt at talkingmathsinpublic... www.youtube.com/watc...
April 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The compilation video of clips from our March #MathsAnimationTMiP Animation Generation Collaboration is ready! Find out more and join in with this month's prompt at talkingmathsinpublic... www.youtube.com/watc...
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Tried a new type of video as part of the Talking Maths in Public animation generation collaboration. The challenge was to animate classic circle and sine wave. I show one way in manim. Is this helpful to learn from?
talkingmathsinpublic.uk/animation/
#MathsAnimationTMiP
youtu.be/H_iW3nEzuyY?...
talkingmathsinpublic.uk/animation/
#MathsAnimationTMiP
youtu.be/H_iW3nEzuyY?...
Circle and Sine Wave Manim Build (Talking Maths in Public Animation Generation Collaboration)
YouTube video by Mathematical Visual Proofs
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Tried a new type of video as part of the Talking Maths in Public animation generation collaboration. The challenge was to animate classic circle and sine wave. I show one way in manim. Is this helpful to learn from?
talkingmathsinpublic.uk/animation/
#MathsAnimationTMiP
youtu.be/H_iW3nEzuyY?...
talkingmathsinpublic.uk/animation/
#MathsAnimationTMiP
youtu.be/H_iW3nEzuyY?...