Event Report: ESHS/HSS Joint Meeting in Edinburgh 2026
In July, thousands of historians of science took to Edinburgh for a series of conferences. Victoria Zwierzyk-Teles provides the first of two event reports, covering the ESHS/HSS Joint Meeting.
Leo Creedon
Leo Creedon is a mathematician with over 30 years’ experience in industry and academia. His research has been funded by the European Commission, Research Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. His diverse research applies mathematical thinking to understand and solve problems in algebra, health, mathematical biology, medical technology, environmental sciences, AI and ICT.
Event Report: INI-BSHM Doing Mathematics in the Archives
On May 16, 2026, participants gathered at the INI for the “Doing Mathematics in the Archive” BSHM-INI event. Esther Kassel gives us an overview of the day.
Remembering John Fauvel (1947-2001): Scholar, Mentor, Organiser
May 12th 2026 marks 25 years since the death of John Fauvel, one of Britain’s most distinguished historians of mathematics. This blog post gives a snapshot of Fauvel’s life and work, explores the Fauvel Collection at the OU and introduces the newly launched John Fauvel Invited Lecture.
Event Report: BSHM Research in Progress 2026
Missed the RiP meeting in March? Luke
Mathematics in Difficult Times: The Hidden Collaboration of Elli and Heinrich Heesch
Have you ever heard of Elli Heesch (1904-1993), a German logician and philosopher who spent a brief research period at Princeton as a nun? You may have heard of her brother, Heinrich Heesch (1906–1995), a notable German mathematician recognised for developing the “discharging method”, which played a crucial role in the 1977 computer-aided proof of the four-colour theorem. However, the collaboration between Heinrich and Elli Heesch on tiling problems and their industrial applications during World War II remains largely unknown.
BSHM Competitions now open
The BSHM runs two annual prizes for school students and undergraduates. Both competitions are now open for entries, with a deadline of June 19th 2026.
Chalkdust Book of the Year 2025
Chalkdust, a mathematical magazine, is running their annual book of the year competition again. Covering books published in 2025, the list features multiple entries from BSHM members. Voting remains open until 18th March.
Meet the Council: Tom Briggs
At our Christmas 2025 AGM, we elected Tom Briggs as our newest ordinary council member. This blog introduces Tom, his interests and his journey into the history of mathematics! Who […]
Neumann Prize 2025 Annoucement
The BSHM is delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Neumann Prize, Karl Sigmund’s The Waltz of Reason: The Entanglement of Mathematics and Philosophy. The quality of the submissions for the […]