Voices of Mathematics
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<p>Insights and interviews from the Mathematics Faculty, University of Cambridge.</p> <p>Voices of Mathematics takes you inside the University of Cambridge's Mathematics Faculty, the home of the Cambridge Mathematics departments. </p> <p><span>From number theory and geometry to cosmology and quantum physics, the Faculty's work explores fundamental and exciting questions to extend the boundaries of discovery. In conversations with researchers from both departments, we explore topics across pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics and theoretical physics.</span></p> <p>Join us for conversations with members of the Mathematics Faculty as they share their personal insights into the fascinating - and wide - world of mathematics and the mathematical sciences.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://www.maths.cam.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">maths.cam.ac.uk</a></p> <p>Voices of Mathematics is hosted by Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas, Editors of <a>Plus</a>.</p> <p></p>
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July 24, 2026
Hannah Fry: Mathematics for All – the Leelavati Prize
Welcome to Voices of Mathematics, a podcast from the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Cambridge. From number theory and geometry to cosmology and quantum physics, join us to explore topics across pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics and theoretical physics. In this episode we talk to Hannah Fry, Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics (DAMTP). Hannah has just been awarded the Leelavati Prize at the International Congress of Mathematicians for outstanding contributions to raising the public awareness of mathematics. The prize citation calls her 'one of the foremost global ambassadors for mathematical thinking,' and outlines her extraordinary impact as 'a voice for mathematics that resonates far beyond the public audience normally interested in science communication': 'She has used outstanding creativity and originality to translate mathematics into a language of wonder and relevance for the public without diminishing its scope and importance.' We talked to Hannah to find out more about how it felt to win the Leelavati Prize, what fuels her passion for mathematics communication, and the key to connecting with people to spark their curiosity about maths. This podcast is produced in collaboration with our Plus outreach platform (plus.maths.org), and hosted by Plus Editors Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas. To find out more about topics mentioned in this podcast see: Read more details about Hannah Fry's Leelavati Prize in our Faculty news story: https://www.maths.cam.ac.uk/features/professor-hannah-fry-wins-leelavati-prize Watch Hannah Fry's fantastic prize winner's profile video, produced by the Simons Foundation to accompany the official announcement. You can read an edited Q&A version of this podcast on Plus. Find out more about Hannah Fry's role as Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics in this article from 2024 Discover more about the University of Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics at maths.cam.ac.uk. Image credit: Lloyd Mann / University of Cambridge
July 14, 2026
Voices of Mathematics: Julian Sahasrabudhe
Welcome to Voices of Mathematics, the podcast from the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Cambridge. From number theory and geometry to cosmology and quantum physics, join us to explore topics across pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics and theoretical physics. In this episode we talk to Julian Sahasrabudhe, Professor of Combinatorics in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS). Julian Sahasrabudhe and his collaborators have made headlines for a number of recent breakthroughs, including remarkable results in sphere packing, which you can imagine in terms of packing oranges into a very large, higher-dimensional box, and Ramsey theory, which involves finding order within systems which, at first sight, appear completely disordered. His outstanding research has been rewarded with several prizes, including a Whitehead Prize in 2024. Julian is also one of the invited speakers at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in July 2026. Taking place every four years, the ICM is one of the highlights of the mathematical calendar: it celebrates the diversity and excitement of modern mathematics, and also sees the award of some of the subject's most prestigious prizes, including the famous Fields Medals. We talked to Julian to learn more about his path into mathematics, a brief introduction to his work in the field of combinatorics and how it offers partnerships with other areas of maths, and the advice he'd give on how to make progress when wrestling with hard problems. And we also heard from Julian on what he's most looking forward to about attending this year's ICM. The podcast is hosted by Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas, Editors of Plus, from the communications and outreach team at the Mathematics Faculty. To find out more about topics mentioned in this podcast see: Our 2024 article exploring Julian Sahasrabudhe's work when he won the Whitehead Prize. The podcast mentions Fields Medallist Maryna Viazovska's work on sphere packings - find out more in this Plus article. Meet all three of the Cambridge speakers at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in this article. Discover more about the University of Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics at maths.cam.ac.uk.
June 11, 2026
Statistics, Cambridge and the ICM: Richard Samworth
Welcome to Voices of Mathematics, a podcast from the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Cambridge. From number theory and geometry to cosmology and quantum physics, join us to explore topics across pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics and theoretical physics. In this episode we talk to Richard Samworth, Professor of Statistical Science and Director of the Statistical Laboratory in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS). Richard Samworth's outstanding contributions to statistics have been recognised with numerous honours and awards. In 2025, he won two prestigious prizes in the space of 24 hours – the David Cox Medal for Statistics and the Guy Medal in Silver. He has also been invited to speak at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in July 2026. Held every four years, the ICM features the world's leaders in the field and celebrates the diversity of today’s mathematics. Only mathematicians whose work is of the highest international standard are invited to speak at the week-long event, which usually draws thousands of participants working in all areas of maths. The ICM also sees the award of some of the most prestigious prizes in mathematics, including the famous Fields Medals. In this episode, we talk to Richard to find out more about the work he will be speaking about at the ICM, how his field of statistics balances being simultaneously very theoretical and very applied, and what he most values about being part of the mathematical community in DPMMS. The podcast is hosted by Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas, Editors of Plus, from the communications and outreach team at the Mathematics Faculty. To find out more about topics mentioned in this podcast see: Our 2025 article exploring Richard Samworth's work when he won both the David Cox Medal for Statistics and the Guy Medal in Silver. Find out more about the Cambridge speakers at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in this article. Discover more about the University of Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics at maths.cam.ac.uk.
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<p>Insights and interviews from the Mathematics Faculty, University of Cambridge.</p> <p>Voices of Mathematics takes you inside the University of Cambridge's Mathematics Faculty, the home of the Cambridge Mathematics departments. </p> <p><span>From number theory and geometry to cosmology and quantum physics, the Faculty's work explores fundamental and exciting questions to extend the boundaries of discovery. In conversations with researchers from both departments, we explore topics across pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics and theoretical physics.</span></p> <p>Join us for conversations with members of the Mathematics Faculty as they share their personal insights into the fascinating - and wide - world of mathematics and the mathematical sciences.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://www.maths.cam.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">maths.cam.ac.uk</a></p> <p>Voices of Mathematics is hosted by Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas, Editors of <a>Plus</a>.</p> <p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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