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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Maths communicators Ben Sparks and Katie Steckles share the tricks of their trade and explain how to make maths fascinating.
Dan Aspel and Christie Marr speak to Don Zagier and Silke Zagier about life as a travelling academic couple, the history of mathematics in Japan, and much more.
Maha Kaouri and Christie Marr speak to Tom Whipple, Science Editor at The Times.
Dan Aspel and Christie Marr speak to Prof Parimala Raman of Emory University about mathematics in India and beyond.
Dan Aspel speaks to Prof Herbert Gangl to learn about his unique mathematical jewellery the “Gems of Hypolytos”.
Dan Aspel and Christie Marr speak to Prof Rama Govindarajan of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences in Bengaluru.
Dan Aspel and Plus magazine’s Dr Marianne Freiberger are joined by the irrepressible Prof Anita Layton of the University of Waterloo.
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.