2026 Thomas Harriot Lecture
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 […]
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 […]
We are 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 […]
Discover the surprising ways in which Elizabethan mathematics shaped Shakespeare’s world - and his plays. In this lively talk, Rob Eastaway explores how the Tudors calculated, why dice games could […]
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). How did […]
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 […]
Our annual BSHM-Gresham Lecture in the heart of central London and online. Further details to follow, do save the date.