In our Maths on the Move podcast we speak to researchers from the frontiers of mathematical science so you can connect with the maths that shapes and explains our world — from applications that directly affect our lives to the wonderful world of pure mathematics. Hosted by Plus editors Rachel Thomas and Marianne Freiberger.
Podcast Archive
Find all of our podcasts, from the latest back to the very first in 2007!
Sarah Hart: Once upon a prime
Maths and literature: there are more connections than you think and they'll enhance your pleasure of both. Find out more with the fabulous Sarah Hart in our latest podcast!
Fermat's Last Theorem – 30 years on
In this special podcast we look back on this remarkable mathematical moment with Andrew Wiles, Jack Thorne and Tom Körner, and how it opened new doors onto the future of mathematics.
Chocolate and mayonnaise
What do chocolate and mayonnaise have in common? It's maths! Find out how in this podcast featuring engineer Valerie Pinfield.
From clicks to chords
A new map of dark matter
SBIDER Presents: Shining a light on COVID modelling
Synchronised swimming: the podcast
Does infinity exist?
Climate change and ready meals: Challenges for epidemiologists
Invading mosquitoes and food poisoning in the production chain — there are a lot of questions epidemiologists address in their research.
Living Proof: Timandra Harkness – How to make maths funny
"What's a statistician's favourite sandwich filling?" Presenter, writer and comendian Timandra Harkness tells us how to make maths funny.
Living Proof: Hannah Thomas – Making data accessible
Having empathy with your audience – with all your audiences – is the first step for making your content accessible. Hannah Thomas from the Government Analysis Function explains how you can help.
Living Proof: Communicating from the frontiers of mathematics
On the mathematical frontline: Tom Irving
Sexual statistics
What are liquid metal batteries?
A 60% chance of rain: Weather, climate, and how to deal with uncertainty
Are the constants of nature really constant?
Stadium maths
Voices from Ukraine: Yuriy Semenov
Voices from Ukraine: Nataliya Vaisfel'd
Women of Mathematics: Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb
In this final episode of the Women of Mathematics series, we talk to Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb about the collaborative nature of mathematics.
Women of Mathematics: Holly Krieger
We talk to Holly Krieger about the joys of learning and conversations with colleagues.
Women of Mathematics: Julia Gog
We talk to Julia Gog about the buzz of mathematical research, and how maths can help you do good in the world.