History of mathematics for mathematical leadership
As part of the Isaac Newton Institute programme ‘Modern History of Mathematics’, the London Mathematical Society is hosting a satellite event on ‘History of Mathematics for Mathematical Leadership’ on Monday 14 April 2025 at De Morgan House, with support from the British Society for the History of Mathematics.
This one-day meeting will bring together stakeholders in the mathematical community (Heads of Department, Directors of Research, representatives of Learned Societies and Funding Bodies); organisations using history of mathematics in high-level public engagement such as broadcasters and museum; and leading international mathematical historians of mathematics. The meeting will showcase the role, contribution, and potential of modern history of mathematics in mathematical research, teaching, public outreach and impact.
To ensure a broad representation from the community, we are initially sending targeted emails to all of the mathematics departments, learned societies and other mathematical institutions. If you have not received a personal email, but would like to attend, please fill in the registration form and you will be contacted once we open registration more widely.
Programme (all timings in BST)
| 10:15 |
Registration, Tea and Coffee |
| 10:45 |
Welcome and introductions |
| 10:55 |
'Why history of mathematics matters' Jeremy Gray (University of Warwick; The Open University) |
| 11:45 |
'Current research in mathematical history of mathematics' Clemency Montelle (University of Canterbury, NZ) |
| 13:00 | LUNCH |
| 13:45 |
'Life in the discipline: what a mathematical historian of mathematics can do for your department' Deborah Kent (University of St Andrews) |
| 14:15 |
'The use and importance of mathematical archives' June Barrow-Green (The Open University) |
| 14:35 |
'Mathematics, museums, and the REF' Ursula Martin (University of Oxford, University of Edinburgh) |
| 14:55 |
'History of mathematics, the curriculum and QAA subject benchmarks' Noel-Ann Bradshaw |
| 15:15 | BREAK |
| 15:45 |
Panel Sarah Hart The panel will be chaired by Cathy Hobbs (Heilbronn Institute) |
| 17:00 | Reception |
Full list of speakers, titles and abstracts can be viewed here.
Please note that speakers and timings are subject to change.
Accessibility
The building currently has stepped access only to the raised ground floor and lower ground floor entrances
An accessible toilet is located at lower ground floor level.
Please see the LMS website for further details on accessibility
Registration
- Click here for in-person registration.
- Grants of up to £200 are available to parents and carers who wish to attend this event and require help towards caring costs. Please see the Caring Supplementary Grants page on the LMS website. Please submit your application no later than 15:00 on Monday 7 April. For any questions on Caring Grants, please contact caringgrants@lms.ac.uk.
- If you have any queries on any of the above, please contact lmsmeetings@lms.ac.uk