Maths on Holiday
Mathematics Today
The Western mathematical tradition began, according to legend, with a holiday. It is said that in the 6th century BCE, […]
Mathematical Gazetteer of the British Isles
Mathematics Today
What do you do to find places to visit when travelling? Consult a guidebook? Search Google Maps? Look at reviews […]
Maryam Mirzakhani, Mobility of Scientists and Cricketing Instabilities
Mathematics Today
At the time of writing this editorial, the IMA London and South East Branch, which I have had the privilege […]
IMA Resources for Career Development and Mentoring
Mathematics TodayDeveloping a clear sense of direction is an important consideration for professionals working in mathematical roles, particularly when planning career [...]
Senegalese Students Build a Harmonograph
Mathematics Today
Can art and mechanics come together to teach mathematics? A group of Senegalese high school students think so thanks to […]
Mathematics for Defence
Mathematics Today
As a mathematician at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (part of the UK Ministry of Defence), it is difficult […]
Interview with Dr Heather Tewkesbury CMath FIMA
Mathematics Today
We welcome Heather Tewkesbury as the IMA President for 2026 and 2027. Heather is Chief of Strategic Relationships at the […]
60 Years of the IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics
Mathematics Today
In 1965, the one-year-old IMA launched the Journal of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications to publish scientific papers […]
Sir Erik Christopher Zeeman, the Mathematician Who Did Everything
Mathematics Today
Introduction This year marks the centenary of the birth of Sir Erik Christopher Zeeman, one of the most influential British […]
An Engineer’s Non-Apology
Publications
I have been reflecting on my recent appointment in July 2025 as Editor of Mathematics Today, taking over from Rob […]