Much Ado About Numbers
Headscratchers
Maths on the back of an Envelope
What is a Googly?
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Books

I've written or co-written fourteen books, some of which have appeared in several languages. The majority are about the maths of everyday life, but I've also written books on cricket, memory and creative thinking.

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Maths

I am Director of Maths Inspiration, a national programme of interactive lecture shows in theatres that has reached around 200,000 teenagers in the last fifteen years. I'm closely involved with the UK maths community, from primary schools to universities.

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Talks & Radio

I give talks to adults, teenagers and children that range from small interactive workshops to keynote lectures in front of several hundred. I've also done lots of radio (including numerous appearances on BBC Radio 4's More Or Less) and many podcasts.

Recent Blogs

Circle Theorem Gets an Art Attack
1 September 25

When art broadcaster Neil Buchanan needed to find the centre of a circle, he made a surprising use of a circle theorem. more...


Cry God for Harry, England..but Cut the Maths!
29 August 25

The opening scene of Shakespeare's Henry V contains two interesting maths references. The famous movie versions axed both of them. more...


Talking maths with GPs
31 July 25

I spent a fascinating morning talking maths and numeracy with a group of GPs. more...


A Blog Index
2 September 25

Use this to find blog posts that relate to particular maths topics more...


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