BSHM-Gresham Lecture 2026
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Dr Brigitte Stenhouse for an LSE Department of Mathematics public lecture exploring the life and work of mathematician Mary Somerville (1780-1872). Through the case of Mary Somerville, this lecture […]
John Fauvel was one of Britain’s most distinguished historians of mathematics. He contributed extensively to teaching at the Open University and to the embedding of history of mathematics into mathematics […]
To celebrate the publication in December 2025 of an edited book with the above title, Steven Balbus (Savilian Professor 2012–24) and Robin Wilson are organising this one-day meeting in which […]
A seminar part of the Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures. On the Origins of Riemann’s Hypothesis - David E. Rowe Much has been written about the Riemann hypothesis, which many consider […]
This year’s Thomas Harriot Lecture will be given by Stefano Farinella, of the University of Hamburg, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 in the Champneys Room, Oriel College, Oxford. The lecture will […]
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 […]
Note that the workshop will be in-person only. Participation is free of charge, but those wishing to attend are requested to register with the organizer, Benjamin Wardhaugh (benjamin.wardhaugh@history.ox.ac.uk). Programme Thursday […]
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 […]