Proving Between the Lines Unsolved puzzles, unproven conjectures, and open-ended questions are fascinating to mathematicians – both because they present the tantalising possibility of solution, and because they remind us about how much we don’t already know. Much of … 18. May 2022 | By Katie Steckles | 2 comments
Dennis Sullivan, 2022 Abel Prize Laureate The Abel Prize for 2022 has been awarded to Dennis Sullivan, ‘for his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects‘. I’m excited to hear this, … 13. Apr 2022 | By Katie Steckles | 1 comment
HLFF Spotlight: Alumni in Action Bridges between numbers and literature Underlying the week of the HLF is a single purpose: Provide some of the brightest minds in mathematics and computer science with the space and time to make connections and … 02. Mar 2022 | By Wylder Green | 0 comments
Mathematical Metaphors As part of the 8th HLF, we were treated to a panel discussion titled “Scientists Get Creative to Engage the Public with Science”, hosted by science writer and mathematician Susan D’Agostino, and featuring ACM A.M. … 23. Sep 2021 | By Katie Steckles | 2 comments
Doing maths on the internet Right now it might feel like a lot of us have been doing pretty much everything on the internet – even if your job doesn’t involve hours of brain-sapping video calls and online meetings, you … 14. Jul 2021 | By Katie Steckles | 3 comments
Intercultural Science-Art Project – new artworks During the 7th Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2019, a group of young researchers met to start an intercultural science-art project. The participants created artworks inspired by their own research to create more natural ways for … 20. Jan 2021 | By Demian Goos | 1 comment
Pegs, Pick’s and Proof I was recently introduced to a fun app on the iPad (also available as a web app) called Geoboard. It’s a virtual version of the classic pegboard and rubber bands which you might associate with … 23. Dec 2020 | By Katie Steckles | 0 comments
Striking a chord Here’s a puzzle. Imagine you have a circle, and inside the circle is an equilateral triangle – one which touches the circle at each of its corners, so it’s as big as it can be … 24. Nov 2020 | By Katie Steckles | 0 comments
Computers and Proof In the final session of the Virtual HLF, as part of a discussion on the topic ‘Where can computer science and mathematics interact fruitfully?’, the conversation turned to the question of proof. In the words … 06. Oct 2020 | By Katie Steckles | 2 comments
Mathematical Laureates and Public Engagement The first session of this year’s HLF, following the opening ceremony, was a series of interviews with laureates, conducted by representatives of the organisations that awarded the prizes. This included an illuminating chat between Carlos … 22. Sep 2020 | By Katie Steckles | 0 comments
