Jan Grabowski
@jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social
Professor of Algebra, School of Mathematical Sciences, Lancaster University. CMath, FIMA, SFHEA.
Trustee of Lancaster University School of Mathematics and U-Maths (the University Maths Schools Network).
Trustee of Lancaster University School of Mathematics and U-Maths (the University Maths Schools Network).
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Professor Ulrike Tillmann, Chair of the Royal Society Education Committee, responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025: royalsociety.org/news/2025/11...
Royal Society response to Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025 | Royal Society
Professor Ulrike Tillmann, Chair of the Royal Society Education Committee responds.
royalsociety.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Professor Ulrike Tillmann, Chair of the Royal Society Education Committee, responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025: royalsociety.org/news/2025/11...
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🎓 We are excited to announce our revamped Education grant schemes, which aim to support colleagues building a teaching and scholarship profile within higher education mathematics.
Deadline: 26 January 2026
For further details ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/news/teachin...
Deadline: 26 January 2026
For further details ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/news/teachin...
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎓 We are excited to announce our revamped Education grant schemes, which aim to support colleagues building a teaching and scholarship profile within higher education mathematics.
Deadline: 26 January 2026
For further details ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/news/teachin...
Deadline: 26 January 2026
For further details ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/news/teachin...
My furthest work trip north* in the UK today, visiting @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social to give a seminar talk. Very misty and atmospheric on the journey up!
(* I think, though it must be close with the conference I went to on Skye some years ago.)
(* I think, though it must be close with the conference I went to on Skye some years ago.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
My furthest work trip north* in the UK today, visiting @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social to give a seminar talk. Very misty and atmospheric on the journey up!
(* I think, though it must be close with the conference I went to on Skye some years ago.)
(* I think, though it must be close with the conference I went to on Skye some years ago.)
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NEW VIDEO
@marcusdusautoy.bsky.social uncovers the deep connection between mathematics and the arts, featuring a live musical performance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=thc2...
@marcusdusautoy.bsky.social uncovers the deep connection between mathematics and the arts, featuring a live musical performance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=thc2...
The mathematics of creativity - with Marcus du Sautoy
YouTube video by The Royal Institution
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November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
NEW VIDEO
@marcusdusautoy.bsky.social uncovers the deep connection between mathematics and the arts, featuring a live musical performance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=thc2...
@marcusdusautoy.bsky.social uncovers the deep connection between mathematics and the arts, featuring a live musical performance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=thc2...
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New Blog Post: "Opening Up Mathematics" by Jan E. Grabowski (@jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social) discusses the importance of publishing Open Access, and the impact that this can have.
Blog: buff.ly/a906szg
Book: buff.ly/Y4dFoxM
Blog: buff.ly/a906szg
Book: buff.ly/Y4dFoxM
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
New Blog Post: "Opening Up Mathematics" by Jan E. Grabowski (@jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social) discusses the importance of publishing Open Access, and the impact that this can have.
Blog: buff.ly/a906szg
Book: buff.ly/Y4dFoxM
Blog: buff.ly/a906szg
Book: buff.ly/Y4dFoxM
All of us at @lancasteruni.bsky.social welcome today's report showing the effect of University Maths Schools on young people and their regions.
@umathsnetwork.bsky.social
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancast...
@umathsnetwork.bsky.social
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancast...
Lancaster welcomes maths school report - Lancaster University
Lancaster University welcomes a landmark new study showing that University Maths Schools are having a transformative impact on the lives of young people across England.
www.lancaster.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
All of us at @lancasteruni.bsky.social welcome today's report showing the effect of University Maths Schools on young people and their regions.
@umathsnetwork.bsky.social
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancast...
@umathsnetwork.bsky.social
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancast...
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A new study by the Observatory for Mathematical Education, commissioned by U-Maths, finds that students at these schools achieve higher A Level grades and are significantly more likely to progress to the UK’s most selective STEM universities than comparable students elsewhere.
bit.ly/OME-Report
bit.ly/OME-Report
October 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A new study by the Observatory for Mathematical Education, commissioned by U-Maths, finds that students at these schools achieve higher A Level grades and are significantly more likely to progress to the UK’s most selective STEM universities than comparable students elsewhere.
bit.ly/OME-Report
bit.ly/OME-Report
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🚨 @fftedudatalab.bsky.social shows only 9% of disadvantaged pupils with strong primary maths skills achieve a B+ at A-Level.
The research shows where pupils fall away. Our own research shows why: disengagement arrives early in secondary school.
👉 Read more in our CEO’s op-ed in Tes or our blog.
The research shows where pupils fall away. Our own research shows why: disengagement arrives early in secondary school.
👉 Read more in our CEO’s op-ed in Tes or our blog.
September 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🚨 @fftedudatalab.bsky.social shows only 9% of disadvantaged pupils with strong primary maths skills achieve a B+ at A-Level.
The research shows where pupils fall away. Our own research shows why: disengagement arrives early in secondary school.
👉 Read more in our CEO’s op-ed in Tes or our blog.
The research shows where pupils fall away. Our own research shows why: disengagement arrives early in secondary school.
👉 Read more in our CEO’s op-ed in Tes or our blog.
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What can employers do to create a more inclusive environment?
In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
October 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
What can employers do to create a more inclusive environment?
In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
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Today is OBP's 17 year anniversary! We have... published 434 books; received 24 awards; surpassed 250 book reviews & 380 endorsements; worked on software development projects; and amassed 273 member libraries.
The code 17OBP2025 provides 17% off our books, available for 17 days! buff.ly/8tQiAjG
The code 17OBP2025 provides 17% off our books, available for 17 days! buff.ly/8tQiAjG
September 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today is OBP's 17 year anniversary! We have... published 434 books; received 24 awards; surpassed 250 book reviews & 380 endorsements; worked on software development projects; and amassed 273 member libraries.
The code 17OBP2025 provides 17% off our books, available for 17 days! buff.ly/8tQiAjG
The code 17OBP2025 provides 17% off our books, available for 17 days! buff.ly/8tQiAjG
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OUT NOW: Aimed at undergraduate students with prior exposure to linear algebra and basic group theory, this textbook by @jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social offers a fresh and modern introduction to one of abstract algebra’s key topics.
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September 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
OUT NOW: Aimed at undergraduate students with prior exposure to linear algebra and basic group theory, this textbook by @jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social offers a fresh and modern introduction to one of abstract algebra’s key topics.
buff.ly/9qAwPZY
buff.ly/9qAwPZY
I'm delighted to have fulfilled a long-held ambition to publish a book: "Representation Theory. A Categorical Approach" is out now, available Open Access at doi.org/10.11647/OBP.... I owe particular thanks to the publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social and the referees for all their contributions.
September 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I'm delighted to have fulfilled a long-held ambition to publish a book: "Representation Theory. A Categorical Approach" is out now, available Open Access at doi.org/10.11647/OBP.... I owe particular thanks to the publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social and the referees for all their contributions.
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The Sylvester Medal 2025 is awarded to Professor Sir Martin Hairer FRS for profound contributions to the fields of probability and analysis, as one of the leading figures in stochastic partial differential equations. #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/sylvester-medal/
September 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Sylvester Medal 2025 is awarded to Professor Sir Martin Hairer FRS for profound contributions to the fields of probability and analysis, as one of the leading figures in stochastic partial differential equations. #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/sylvester-medal/
A very special day today, celebrating the achievements of my former student Wookyung Kim on the occasion of his PhD graduation at @lancasteruni.bsky.social. Congratulations to him and all the graduates from the Faculty of Science and Technology and especially the School of Mathematical Sciences.
July 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A very special day today, celebrating the achievements of my former student Wookyung Kim on the occasion of his PhD graduation at @lancasteruni.bsky.social. Congratulations to him and all the graduates from the Faculty of Science and Technology and especially the School of Mathematical Sciences.
All set and ready to go for the conference I'm co-organising this week.
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July 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
All set and ready to go for the conference I'm co-organising this week.
sites.google.com/view/a-quant...
sites.google.com/view/a-quant...
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🚨Calling all UK-based researchers (of any discipline) and public engagement professionals!
Help us better understand the factors affecting public engagement by taking part in The Royal Society's survey👇
www.research.net/r/RS_public_...
Help us better understand the factors affecting public engagement by taking part in The Royal Society's survey👇
www.research.net/r/RS_public_...
May 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🚨Calling all UK-based researchers (of any discipline) and public engagement professionals!
Help us better understand the factors affecting public engagement by taking part in The Royal Society's survey👇
www.research.net/r/RS_public_...
Help us better understand the factors affecting public engagement by taking part in The Royal Society's survey👇
www.research.net/r/RS_public_...
Very enjoyable day in Manchester today, giving the Algebra seminar at the Department of Mathematics at @uniofmanchester.bsky.social, talking about my work with Matthew Pressland (Caen) and catching up with a variety of colleagues. Plus a bit of trying to implement the old classic (time+coffee=maths)
May 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Very enjoyable day in Manchester today, giving the Algebra seminar at the Department of Mathematics at @uniofmanchester.bsky.social, talking about my work with Matthew Pressland (Caen) and catching up with a variety of colleagues. Plus a bit of trying to implement the old classic (time+coffee=maths)
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What are universities looking for when they ask for examples of scholarship output? Find out what how to provide evidence of this work and how it can enhance your academic career, by Steve Briggs and @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/seven... #edusky #academicsky
Seven tips to turn teaching practices into scholarship outputs
What are universities looking for when they ask for examples of scholarship outputs? Find out what could provide evidence of this work and how it can enhance your academic career
www.timeshighereducation.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
What are universities looking for when they ask for examples of scholarship output? Find out what how to provide evidence of this work and how it can enhance your academic career, by Steve Briggs and @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/seven... #edusky #academicsky
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Masaki Kashiwara has won the 2025 Abel Prize “for his fundamental contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory.”
March 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Masaki Kashiwara has won the 2025 Abel Prize “for his fundamental contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory.”
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Today's #HigherEducationPostcard shows the then Queen Mary College, now formally Queen Mary and Westfield, known more generally as Queen Mary, University of London
You'll find it in London, on the Mile End Road
You'll find it in London, on the Mile End Road
February 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Today's #HigherEducationPostcard shows the then Queen Mary College, now formally Queen Mary and Westfield, known more generally as Queen Mary, University of London
You'll find it in London, on the Mile End Road
You'll find it in London, on the Mile End Road
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Number theorists: please get in touch. xenaproject.wordpress.com/2025/01/20/t...
Think of a number.
My feed was recently clogged up with news articles reporting that Sam Altman thinks that AGI is here, or will be here next year, or whatever. I will refrain from giving even more air to this nonsen…
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January 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Number theorists: please get in touch. xenaproject.wordpress.com/2025/01/20/t...
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BBC News - Ghana's Dr Angela Tabiri: The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls - BBC News
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BBC News - Ghana's Dr Angela Tabiri: The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls - BBC News
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Ghana's Dr Angela Tabiri: The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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BBC News - Ghana's Dr Angela Tabiri: The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Ghana's Dr Angela Tabiri: The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Today I was asked in an interview about folks who use the weirdness of ✨quantum✨ to hawk pseudoscience junk. I think that kind of grift proliferates because of a big misunderstanding a lot of folks have about quantum mechanics, which is not really their fault!
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January 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Today I was asked in an interview about folks who use the weirdness of ✨quantum✨ to hawk pseudoscience junk. I think that kind of grift proliferates because of a big misunderstanding a lot of folks have about quantum mechanics, which is not really their fault!
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Just finished The Moonlight Market by @joannechocolat.bsky.social - highly recommend! A sideways step into a world that could be (is??) ours and the writing has beautiful cadences, evocative of stories from our childhood but for us now. Slightly regretting reading it so quickly but couldn't help it.
December 10, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Just finished The Moonlight Market by @joannechocolat.bsky.social - highly recommend! A sideways step into a world that could be (is??) ours and the writing has beautiful cadences, evocative of stories from our childhood but for us now. Slightly regretting reading it so quickly but couldn't help it.