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Title
Today I feel like a mathematician -- personality, music and geometry
Presenter
Arun Ram
Date
Tuesday 27th October
Time
1pm - 2pm
Venue
JH Michell Theatre, Richard Berry Building
Abstract
What does it feel like to be a mathematician? Who are the people who discovered and proved the Weil conjectures (one of the great human achievements of the 20th century)? Are they artists, musicians, or scientists? So, what does it feel like to be a mathematician, really?
Events

As well as holding regular seminars, producing Paradox, organising the mentally stimulating Puzzle Hunt, and running the infamous Maths Olympics, MUMS also runs other events such as BBQs, trivia nights and movie nights. Here is some information about such events for last year.

Events in 2009

  • Trivia Night: Friday 30 October
  • University Maths Olympics: Tuesday 15 September
  • Schools Maths Olympics: Sunday 16 August
  • Trivia Night: Friday 29 May
  • AGM: Friday 22 May
  • Puzzle Hunt: Monday 30 March - Friday 3 April
  • Games Night: Thursday 5 March
  • O-Week Stall: Thursday 26 February
  • O-Week BBQ: Wednesday 25 February