Charlotte Ritchie presents the critically acclaimed 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music', a new landmark nine part docuseries tracing the entire history of music from The Big Bang to AI and everything in between. Stream it now for free on youtube.com/cosmicshambles

Hehe well, I have near no work booked in for August or September - help! I’m good at entertaining maths talks… Commission me to: Create maths art for your office, Speak on your podcast, Compère your event, Walk your dog… I’m an expert in maths teaching and learning :) Feel free to share this 🤓💗

At 2pm on Tuesday 7th July I'm doing a Much Ado talk for the general public, at the wonderful Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot near Liverpool. (I'm guessing a mainly adult audience, though it's advertised for "age 8+"). shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/much-a...

I did a vid for #MathsAnimationTMiP youtu.be/T5WuaNRVYKM

Episode 2 at 9pm night. Here's some of the stuff we explore with Charlotte Church, Donald Harrison Jr, @drdeanburnett.bsky.social, Grace Petrie, @sparksmaths.bsky.social, Sanju Sahai and more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZHC...

Very proud of @trunkmanuk.bsky.social ‘s incredible work with @cosmicshambles.com and creating this amazing documentary series www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

“Thank you for changing our teaching and our students’ future!”👏 This feedback from our A level Problem Solving Conference in London says it all. Teachers explored practical ways to help support those “where do I start?” moments. 👇 Spaces are available in Manchester & Birmingham: buff.ly/oTY2ojk

Exciting news: I've got a new book out! Co-authored with @sparksmaths.bsky.social, Why Don't Rabbits Rule the World? is a dive into some ways mathematics makes things work in the real world. Buy your copy now! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/why-...

TOMORROW! Join us for the online LMS Maths Communication Workshop. @steckl.es and @sparksmaths.bsky.social will teach you the skills and techniques required to communicate maths effectively, sharing their expertise in delivering interactive and engaging sessions ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/events/lms-m...

Set your reminders, For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music is out next week! Go to our YouTube channel (youtube.com/cosmicshambles) and subscribe, set a reminder, click the bell, do all those things! June 25th, 9PM BST, Episode 1!

'Introduction to the Maths of AI' webinar is this Thursday (18 June) 18:00-19:30. Find out about how #ALevelMaths is used in the development of machine learning and artificial intelligence. You can still sign-up at: amsp.org.uk/teachers/mat...

Marmite? Love it or Hate it? I'm collecting some (unserious) data for teaching purposes. If you have a spare minute, please fill out this anonymous opinion poll for me: forms.gle/M5C91iQxiWYC... It is a short list of (likely) polarising preference questions.

#beachspectres day 1 went really well. I heard that we might have completed 100 level-metatiles, which would be around 800-900 tiles stamped in the sand. The unusually gloomy weather didn't get us down. Same again tomorrow!

Very pleased to announce that my new book, co-written with @sparksmaths.bsky.social, will be out on 18th June! Details here - pre-order now! www.octopusbooks.co.uk/titles/ben-s...

Our autumn shows for Year 11/12 are now open for provisional booking. You don't have to pay till the autumn. Shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Cambridge and Winchester. Details here: www.mathsinspiration.com

Interested in developing your maths communication skills? Me and @sparksmaths.bsky.social are running this maths comm training workshop next Thursday 11th June in London (and again a week after that, as an online version): www.lms.ac.uk/events/lms-m...

Exciting news! My Inside Maths (theatre shows for years 5-8) venture is growing! Join me, @sparksmaths.bsky.social and Andrew Jeffrey, in LEEDS in November, as we uncover the joy and value of maths through magic tricks, games and smoke rings. Visit: insidemaths.co.uk/leeds-26

The AMSP 'Introduction to the Maths of AI' webinar for #ALevelMaths teachers is on 18 June 18:00-19:30 You can sign-up now at: amsp.org.uk/event/3e170e...

Just found out about this cool math/art contest which people might enjoy (maybe I'll submit something--due in November) carmamaths.org/art/gallery/...

If you're looking for what to do in balmy Southwark this evening, @sparksmaths.bsky.social is talking maths and music at MathsWorld at 6:15pm. It'll be great as always. mathsworld.com/events/Sound...

I'll be at @mathsworld.com on Tuesday 26th May for another 'MathsWorld Lates' event - talking (and singing - fair warning) about the *Sound of Silence*. Some the maths of music and why it's a fun & messy interaction between artistic & mathematical intuition. mathsworld.com/events/Sound...

New: Introduction to the Maths of AI (90 mins) For teachers curious about how A level Mathematics links to AI, a short, accessible online session exploring key ideas. 📅 18 June 👉 buff.ly/semDtZq #MathsIntoAI #AlevelMaths

Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the A level Maths Classroom 5 live online sessions starting 3 June. Build confidence in teaching maths behind AI. 👉 buff.ly/x8DgUG7 #MathsIntoAI #TeacherPD

Bookings now open for Teaching A level Mathematics (TAM), starting Sept. ✔ 6 in-person study days ✔ School visit + expert feedback ✔ 2 yrs access to resources Book now: buff.ly/XcN11Cy #AlevelMaths #MathsTeachers

Are you interested in how maths is used in the development of Artificial Intelligence and how you can integrate this into the teaching of #ALevelMaths? 'Introduction to the Maths of AI' is a 90-minute webinar on Thu 18 June (18:00-19:30). You can sign-up now at amsp.org.uk/maths-into-ai/

We've pushed the start date for this back to 8th June so there's slightly longer to apply for our Maths into AI course for teachers. We're also offering: - Online only (5 sessions - start 03 Jun) - A one-off webinar (90 mins - 18 Jun) amsp.org.uk/maths-into-ai/

Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the A level Maths Classroom (Blended) 4 live online sessions + in-person study day (Bristol, Leeds or London). Starts 1 June. 👉 buff.ly/QBRRMVa #MathsIntoAI #AlevelMaths #TeacherPD

I'm speaking at An Evening of Unnecessary Detail in London on 15th June! Come along to hear me and several interesting people sharing their favourite unnecessary details: www.universe.com/events/an-ev...

"Based on the dataset you shared, US and UK responses differ mainly in tone, intensity, and wording style, even though they express similar emotional states" New post on what happened when I got Copilot to do some data analysis: kucharski.substack.com/p/real-signa...

Don't forget to register for this year's Maths Communication Workshops @steckl.es and @sparksmaths.bsky.social will teach you the skills and techniques required to communicate maths effectively, sharing their expertise in delivering interactive and engaging sessions ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/events/maths...

Watching previously successful and balanced countries transition to what appears to be more like a failed state, and then voting for something similar in your own country, does not seem to me to be a healthy habit.

I'm looking for a publisher. 240 pages of old-world trigonometry, geometry focused & algebra free – where it came from, who built it, how they built it, how they used it, and how to do trigonometry in this way today. Any suggestions gratefully received. #UKMathsChat #iTeachMath #MathSky

AI is reshaping how maths is applied beyond the classroom. This June: CPD options for A level Mathematics teachers — webinar, online, or blended. 👉 buff.ly/K9fphcB #MathsIntoAI #TeacherCPD

Does mixed ability teaching harm pupil progress? New research from the @ioe.bsky.social suggests that it does, particularly for higher attainers. My blog highlights some of the key findings, flaws, and real issues contained in the report. educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2026/05/does...

Registration is now open for this year's Maths Communication Workshops @steckl.es and @sparksmaths.bsky.social will teach you the skills and techniques required to communicate maths effectively, sharing their expertise in delivering interactive and engaging sessions ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/events/maths...

In July treat your Year 9s, 10s or 12s to an interactive Much Ado About Numbers show at: - Shakespeare North (nr Liverpool) - Alleyns Theatre (Dulwich). English teacher: “I’ve never seen so many Year 9 students engaged in Shakespeare AND Maths". Details here: mathsinspiration.com/much-ado-sum...

Issue 23 of @chalkdustmag.bsky.social comes out on Monday. I did the maths for what's on the cover and I'm very excited about it being released. Without the back cover, it's not obvious what the pieces on the front are for. Any guesses?

Countdown Standard xkcd.com/3232/

Years ago I helped @meimaths.bsky.social & Integral resources make a series of demo videos for working with data in Excel & @geogebra.org. (Initially for working with the Large Data Set - LDS). Still relevant for our data-driven world! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Registration is now open for this year's Maths Communication Workshops @steckl.es and @sparksmaths will teach you the skills and techniques required to communicate maths effectively, sharing their expertise in delivering interactive and engaging sessions ➡️ www.lms.ac.uk/events/maths...

This year's MEGA Grant project is Beach Spectres, which will take place on the weekend of 6-7 June, on the beach at Whitley Bay (near Newcastle). Information about the project, latest updates and how you can get involved is on the project website: beachspectres.com

You can do this calculus problem with just any random book 😱

The MEI Conference 2026 is open for registrations, and we'd love to see you there! 2-3 July | Keele University Early Career and Trainee funding still available. Register now: buff.ly/MRFTgoG #MEIConf26 #MEIConf26 #MathsConference #ProfessionalDevelopment

Exciting news - we're looking for someone to join the @meimaths.bsky.social team to work on our 'Maths into AI' courses for teachers and students from September. We're especially keen to hear from teachers with experience of teaching A level Computer Science. mei.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...

Still a week left to enter the Think Maths Pi Representation Competition - if you're a teacher, get your students creating a beautiful visualisation or representation of π and win prizes! think-maths.co.uk/pi-comp/

I'm enormously happy to finally be able to announce the date of the #BeachSpectres project: 7th June, 2026. #WhitleyBay beach, UK. If you can make it to the beach and join in with the tiling effort, I'll be very happy to see you and glad of the help! Lots […] [Original post on mathstodon.xyz]

On 28th/29th March as part of national Shakespeare Week I'll be doing four public talks on 'The Maths of Shakespeare's London' at MathsWorld (near Tate Modern). Details here: mathsworld.com/events/Shake...

We're running the AMSP 'Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the #ALevelMaths Classroom' course for teachers again next term Two different formats: - Online only - Blended (online with a face-to-face study day) You can sign up now amsp.org.uk/maths-into-ai/

This summer term we have four shows for Year 9s/10s: A MAGICAL GAME SHOW - @sparksmaths.bsky.social Birmingham 29th June & Cardiff 9th July MUCH ADO ABOUT NUMBERS - @robeastaway.bsky.social Liverpool(Prescot) 7th July & Dulwich 10th July Details here: mathsinspiration.com/much-ado-sum...

Teaching Level 3 Core Maths for the first time? Join the AMSP’s Preparing to Teach Core Maths course - get guidance, strategies & tools to teach confidently. 📅 Starting 28 Apr 💻 Free buff.ly/FQW0ZO2 #CoreMaths #CPD