Launched in March 2019 (and named “Living Proof” in February 2021), the INI podcast series aims to highlight the diverse people and explore the many interconnected topics linked to the Institute’s activities. Interviewees range from visiting academics and lecturers to mathematicians, other scientists, musicians, artists, students, and prominent figures within the University of Cambridge and beyond. The podcast typically involves mathematical themes, but is specifically aimed at a general audience. The focus is on the subjects being interviewed and the social stories they have to tell, not just on the significance and details of the research they may be undertaking. We hope there is interest and inspiration here for everyone.
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#43 Communicating maths: a journalist’s perspective, an interview with Tom Whipple
Maha Kaouri and Christie Marr speak to Tom Whipple, Science Editor at The Times.
#42 Solving the “two-body problem”, an interview with Prof Parimala Raman
Dan Aspel and Christie Marr speak to Prof Parimala Raman of Emory University about mathematics in India and beyond.
#41 Discovering the “Gems of Hypolytos” – an interview with Prof Herbert Gangl
Dan Aspel speaks to Prof Herbert Gangl to learn about his unique mathematical jewellery the “Gems of Hypolytos”.
#40 Fluid mechanics, turbulence and more: an interview with Prof Rama Govindarajan
Dan Aspel and Christie Marr speak to Prof Rama Govindarajan of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences in Bengaluru.
#39 Meeting one of Canada’s most powerful women: an interview with Prof Anita Layton
Dan Aspel and Plus magazine’s Dr Marianne Freiberger are joined by the irrepressible Prof Anita Layton of the University of Waterloo.
#38 Amsterdam to INI… by bicycle! An interview with Antoine Gagnebin
Dan Aspel catches up with Antoine Gagnebin, an INI workshop participant who’s made the exciting decision to travel from Amsterdam to Cambridge by bicycle. Find out the “how” and the “why” of his forthcoming adventure in this short episode.
#37 Teaching maths in Africa: an interview with Professor Franca Hoffmann
Dan Aspel and Christie Marr speak to Professor Franca Hoffmann, who has spent much of the past decade working with mathematical initiatives across the African continent.
#36 “You don’t need anybody’s permission to be a great mathematician”, an interview with Dr Nira Chamberlain
Dan Aspel and Christie Marr speak to Dr Nira Chamberlain, not only the “5th most influential black person in the UK”, but possibly “the world’s most interesting mathematician”.
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