Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Living Proof: the Isaac Newton Institute podcast
The Isaac Newton Institute is the world's foremost mathematical research centre. Living Proof aims to highlight the diverse people and interconnected topics linked to its many activities. Interviewees range from visiting academics and lecturers to mathematicians, other scientists, musicians, artists, students, and prominent figures within the University of Cambridge and beyond. The podcast typically involves mathematical themes, but is specifically aimed at a general audience. The focus is on the subjects being interviewed and the social stories they have to tell, not just on the significance...
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
#35 Discussing the "Cluster algebras and representation theory" programme 10.12.2021 23:36
Send us Fan Mail Dan Aspel speaks to the four organisers of the "Cluster algebras and representation theory" programme (September to December 2021) to hear their thoughts on its successes and progress so far.
"Meet the...Simons Postdoctoral Fellows" mini series #3: Dr Aluna Rizzoli 25.11.2021 16:22
Send us Fan Mail Dan Aspel speaks to Dr Aluna Rizzoli, one of the first three recipients of the new Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mathematics.
"Meet the...Simons Postdoctoral Fellows" mini series #2: Dr Avi Mayorcas 05.11.2021 13:38
Send us Fan Mail Dan Aspel speaks to Dr Avi Mayorcas, one of the first three recipients of the new Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mathematics.
"Meet the...Simons Postdoctoral Fellows" mini series #1: Dr Emine Yildirim 05.11.2021 16:17
Send us Fan Mail Dan Aspel speaks to Dr Emine Yildirim, one of the first three recipients of the new Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mathematics.
#34 Welcoming Ulrike Tillmann: a brief interview with INI’s new Director 14.10.2021 12:58
Send us Fan Mail On Friday 1 October 2021 Professor Ulrike Tillmann was appointed Director of the Isaac Newton Institute. In this short episode we catch up with her one week into her tenure.
#33 Becoming Bethany Marsh, life as a transgender Professor of Mathematics 28.09.2021 48:23
Send us Fan Mail Professor Bethany Marsh (Leeds) joins the podcast to talk about winning the Whitehead prize, her ongoing INI research programme, and the many positive outcomes that have come from her recent transition of gender.
#32: Quanta, MoMath and communicating mathematics with Alex Kontorovic 10.08.2021 47:54
Send us Fan Mail Professor Alex Kontorovic joins the podcast to talk about New York's award-winning MoMath, Quanta magazine, communicating mathematics and inspiring the young.
#31 From rural Zimbabwe to international mathematics: an interview with Professor Anotida Madzvamuse 26.07.2021 46:00
Send us Fan Mail Professor Anotida Madzvamuse (Sussex) joins Dan Aspel to talk about mathematical biology, a childhood spent farming in rural Zimbabwe, and his advice for young African mathematicians looking to follow his example.
#30 “Exit strategy”: Director David Abrahams looks back on his 2016-2021 tenure at INI 09.07.2021 48:54
Send us Fan Mail In episode #30 Dan Aspel speaks to outgoing INI Director David Abrahams about his five-year tenure at INI, a tremendous summer of sport, and what excitement the future brings.
#29 All about Plus magazine, with Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas 26.02.2021 36:39
Send us Fan Mail In episode #29 Dan Aspel speaks to Dr Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas of Plus magazine about spreading a love of mathematics, and a new collaborative relationship with INI.
Cambridge Philosophical Society mini-series #3: Dr Jay Taylor 18.12.2020 15:34
Send us Fan Mail In recent years, the generous support of the Cambridge Philosophical Society has allowed INI to further support the attendance of early career researchers in its programmes and workshops. This third of three interviews speaks to one such recipient: Dr Jay Taylor.
Cambridge Philosophical Society mini-series #2: Dr Elena Luca 18.12.2020 18:39
Send us Fan Mail In recent years, the generous support of the Cambridge Philosophical Society has allowed INI to further support the attendance of early career researchers in its programmes and workshops. This second of three interviews speaks to one such recipient: Dr Elena Luca
Cambridge Philosophical Society mini-series #1: Dr Francisco Sahli 30.11.2020 14:03
Send us Fan Mail In recent years, the generous support of the Cambridge Philosophical Society has allowed INI to further support the attendance of early career researchers in its programmes and workshops. This first of three interviews speaks to one such recipient: Dr Francisco Sahli.
“Art of INI” mini-series #1: What can maths offer art and art offer maths? 30.11.2020 46:28
Send us Fan Mail In this first of an "Art of INI" miniseries, host Dan Aspel is joined by INI staff Barry Phipps (Curator of Art and Science) and David Abrahams (Director) to discuss whether the worlds of mathematics and art share common ground.
#28 Twenty-seven years of progress: an interview with Professor Valerie Isham 30.11.2020 43:37
Send us Fan Mail Valerie Isham joins Dan and Ciara to discuss nearly 30 years of involvement in INI actiivities, from 1993's "Epidemic Models" to the present day.
#27 “An ecology of people telling it how it is”: an interview with Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter 08.10.2020 35:55
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Spiegelhalter joins the podcast to talk about a frenetic six months of risk communication, and more.
#26 “Maths masterclass tutorials”: an announcement from Simon Singh 05.10.2020 15:19
Send us Fan Mail Simon Singh tells the podcast all about the new, free "Maths Masterclass Tutorials" initiative. Apply by 09 October 2020!
#25 “How to win at Pandemic”: an interview with Professor Julia Gog 15.09.2020 34:56
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak to Professor Julia Gog (Cambridge) about modelling the COVID-19 pandemic, working with and alongside the UK governments scientific advisory groups, and organising INI's recent "Infectious Dynamics of Pandemics" programme. There's even time for mentions of the Reverend Richard Coles and the popular board game "Pandemic" too.
#24 Mathematics goes virtual, with Professor Rebecca Hoyle 01.09.2020 37:37
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak to Professor Rebecca Hoyle about the relevance of study groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the thinking behind the Virtual Forum for Knowledge Exchange in Mathematical Sciences [V-KEMS] initiative.
#23 The mathematical models of COVID-19 (part 2), with Dr Robin Thompson 03.08.2020 32:59
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak to Dr Robin Thompson about how data is being used to inform the mathematical models behind the models of COVID-19.(episode recorded on 29 April 2020)
#22 The mathematical models of COVID-19 (part 1), with Dr Kit Yates 03.08.2020 41:36
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak to Dr Kit Yates about the maths behind the models of COVID-19 that are being used to guide policy of the control of the pandemic. [episode recorded 28 April 2020]
#21 Promoting mathematics via social media: an interview with Ollie Jones and Kamilla Rekvényi 03.02.2020 21:45
Send us Fan Mail Early career researchers Ollie Jones (Birmingham) and Kamilla Rekvényi (Imperial) join the podcast to discuss life at an INI workshop, working alongside supervisors, promoting mathematics to the young via social media, and the ongoing struggle for gender balance.
#19 Asking for “a lot of money and a lot of time”: an interview with Professor Liz Mansfield 21.11.2019 20:58
Send us Fan Mail Professor Liz Mansfield, co-organiser of the "Geometry, compatibility and structure preservation in computational differential equations" programme, discusses its inception and aims and the need for balance and diversity within higher mathematics [recorded in August 2019].
#20 “On the nature of mathematical joy”, with Professor Liz Mansfield 21.11.2019 4:57
Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth Mansfield discusses the "seven levels of mathematical joy" based on her mathematical travels.
#18 Peer support and “the ability to develop agency”: an interview with Associate Professor Lesley Ward 18.10.2019 26:39
Send us Fan Mail Featuring Kirk Distinguished Visiting Fellow for the "Complex analysis" programme Associate Professor Lesley Ward.
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