@robeastaway.bsky.social
Author, speaker, Director of www.mathsinspiration.com, cricket-lover, dad. Friend of BBC R4's podcast More or Less.
@mathsinspiration.bsky.socialReposted by @robeastaway.bsky.socialWe're returning to Leeds Playhouse! On 23rd March, in partnership with Leeds City of Maths, we're doing two shows for Year 10/11/12s, featuring:
- Matt Parker
- Katie Steckles
- Alison Kiddle
- Hugh Hunt
We're now open for provisional bookings. Don't miss out!
mathsinspiration.com/events/?id=222
@robeastaway.bsky.socialI'm convinced Simon Jenkins has been writing this same article for at least 30 years.
@robeastaway.bsky.socialWant to use maths in your career? Want to help deal with climate change, and a job that isn't going to be wiped out by AI? Civil engineering could be the career that is hiding in plain sight.
My article in this week's @newcivilengineer.com.web.brid.gy www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/civil...
@robeastaway.bsky.socialNew this week, my Much Ado About Numbers website which celebrates the links between maths, Shakespeare and Elizabethan history. Do have a go at the quiz - can you score more than 3 out of 10? Here's the website. Enjoy! www.muchadoaboutnumbers.co.uk cc @mathsjem.bsky.social
@mathsjem.bsky.socialReposted by @robeastaway.bsky.socialI love this from Hannah Fry and @standupmaths.bsky.social so much!
I love Traitors and now it’s even better.
@mathsinspiration.bsky.socialReposted by @robeastaway.bsky.socialFrom the archives: this was our Sheffield show in 2015, probably the most 'celeb' line-up we'll ever have. Two of them had very popular Channel 4 shows linked to engineering. The other two are now even more famous. Who do you recognise?
@robeastaway.bsky.socialI was on Jeremy Vine's Radio 2 show today to talk about the tactics of Rock Paper Scissors, which was used to decide the scheduling of next year's London marathon. I knew it would go well when Jeremy said "I love maths, my dad was a maths lecturer". Starts 1:33:15
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
@robeastaway.bsky.socialThree reasons why I enjoy doing talks for the U3A: - they deliver big audiences - they ask great questions - they like buying books Full house of 80 in Wanstead this afternoon.
@robeastaway.bsky.socialReposted by @robeastaway.bsky.socialIn December I’ll be delivering a three part history course about Elizabethan mathematics and Shakespeare, for 92NY in New York. It'll be live and online, and open to the public worldwide. Details here: roundtable.org/live-courses...
@histassoc.bsky.social @amiemathematics.bsky.social @folger.edu
@robeastaway.bsky.socialIn December I’ll be delivering a three part history course about Elizabethan mathematics and Shakespeare, for 92NY in New York. It'll be live and online, and open to the public worldwide. Details here: roundtable.org/live-courses...
@histassoc.bsky.social @amiemathematics.bsky.social @folger.edu
@mathsinspiration.bsky.socialReposted by @robeastaway.bsky.socialOur first autumn show was about the role maths plays in civil engineering, hosted by Aoife Hunt who introduced talks from three inspirational young engineers. The audience of Year 12s loved it. Our thanks to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for their support.
@robeastaway.bsky.socialReposted by @robeastaway.bsky.socialMaths, Shakespeare and Elizabethan History in the West End!
On 19th Nov I'm doing my one hour 'Much Ado About Numbers' show at the delightful Club for Acts & Actors in Covent Garden.
Tickets are just £12 for non-members, details of the show and booking below. www.eventbrite.com/e/much-ado-a...
@robeastaway.bsky.socialThe current #EngPak Test at Edgbaston is reminiscent of the famous 1981 Ashes match at Headingley. The odds on a Pakistan win have soared from 200:1 an hour ago to about 10:1 now. Incredible.
@robeastaway.bsky.socialI'm doing some general public Maths & Shakespeare talks this autumn:
28th Sept - U3A Wanstead redbridge.u3asite.uk/u3a_events/m...
7th Oct - Manchester Lit & Phil
www.manlitphil.ac.uk/events/much-...
19th Nov - Artists & Actors Club, Covent Garden
www.eventbrite.com/e/much-ado-a...
@robeastaway.bsky.socialYes it was worth the pain. I think.
@robeastaway.bsky.socialThat was when the catch was dropped...a sliding doors moment.🙄
@robeastaway.bsky.socialIt was an amazing experience to play cricket at the stunning first class ground at Arundel Castle yesterday. Not so amazing was being smashed around the ground by a top class batter on a lightning fast outfield. I thought I bowled OK. The figures suggest otherwise 😬
@robeastaway.bsky.socialMaths, Shakespeare and Elizabethan History in the West End!
On 19th Nov I'm doing my one hour 'Much Ado About Numbers' show at the delightful Club for Acts & Actors in Covent Garden.
Tickets are just £12 for non-members, details of the show and booking below. www.eventbrite.com/e/much-ado-a...
@robeastaway.bsky.socialMany sixth formers studying maths want a career that involves helping the environment and working with people. Few of them think of civil engineering as an option. On 18th Sept we're putting on a special Maths Inspiration show about this very topic. Aoife Hunt hosts three great young speakers.
@robeastaway.bsky.socialWell done to Colin Beveridge for spotting the #AnagramOfTheYear:
Sarina Wiegman = 'I win as manager'
