An event run by the BSHM
Our annual joint lecture with Gresham College in the heart of central London and online. This year we will hear from Professor Dr Volker Remmert (Bergische Universität Wuppertal) on: What do you need a mathematician for? Perspectives from the 17th century. In the early modern period, it was common practice to praise the mathematical sciences, […]
We are really excited to present ‘Talking History of Maths’! Supported by the British Society for the History of Mathematics, this will be a set of five talks and discussions over the 2026/27 academic year. It is aimed at undergraduate mathematics or joint honours students, but anyone is welcome to take part. Each of the […]
Our annual Christmas Meeting again showcases the excellent current research being done in history of mathematics across a variety of themes and time periods. This year our speakers include two authors who were shortlisted for the 2025 Neumann Prize and our outgoing President. Registration is free and open to all. To receive the zoom link […]
Call for papers The British Society for the History of Mathematics will be holding 'Research in Progress', its annual meeting for research students, at The Queen's College, Oxford, on Saturday 27th February 2027. The meeting will be held in person only, and will be held in English. The day provides an opportunity for early-career scholars […]