Warwick Public Lectures in Mathematics & Statistics

Upcoming events

From Theorems to Serums, From Cryptography to Cosmology … and The Simpsons

When: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 6.15-7.15pm

Where: Room MS.02, Zeeman Building, University of Warwick, with a reception in The Street after the event

This November, we will welcome to Warwick one of the UK's best-selling and most well-known maths authors in the UK - Simon Singh - for a free, wide-ranging talk that will appeal to anyone with even the slightest interest in mathematics.

Previous events for 2024/25

Math + Woodworking + Polyhedra = Abraham Sharp

When: Thursday 3 July 2025, 6pm

Where: Room TBC, Zeeman Building, University of Warwick, with a reception in The Street after the event

This July, we'll be joined by sculptor and geometer George Hart who will show fascinating examples of the geometric creations and woodworking artistry of Abraham Sharp, an important figure from the fields of both mathematics and science.

A mathematical journey through literature

When: Wednesday 13 November 2024, 7pm

Where: MS0.02, Zeeman Building, University of Warwick

This lecture explored the many connections between mathematics and literature. Sarah highlighted the hidden mathematical structures behind everything from poetry to novels, and revealed some of the beautiful mathematical imagery and symbolism in fiction, from simple fairy tales to classics like Moby-Dick. Sarah's goal was to show that not only are mathematics and literature inextricably linked, but that understanding these links can enhance our enjoyment of both.