Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences Courses

From the Origins of Twistor Theory to Bi-Twistors and Curved Space-Times

Explore the origins and evolution of twistor theory, from its quantum field theory roots to applications in curved space-times, with Professor Roger Penrose.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

High-Dimensional Expanders in Pure Mathematics and Computer Science

Explore high-dimensional expanders and their applications across pure mathematics and computer science in this Rothschild Public Lecture by Professor Alex Lubotzky.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Immersion Posterior - Meeting Frequentist Goals under Structural Restrictions

Explore advanced Bayesian methods for achieving frequentist objectives while maintaining structural constraints in statistical inference.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mathematical Art and Anomalous Diffusion Patterns - Episode 70

Discover how mathematics, nature and art intertwine through anomalous diffusion patterns, exploring winning sci-art competition entries from coffee to quantum mechanics with researcher Codina Cotar.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Higher Rank Teichmüller Theories

Explore advanced mathematical concepts in higher rank Teichmüller theories through this specialized lecture by Professor Maria Beatrice Pozzetti from Università di Bologna.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Two Cultures Separated by a Common Language - Rothschild Public Lecture

Explore the fascinating intersection between mathematics and physics through Professor Paul Fendley's insights on quantum field theory with boundaries, impurities, and defects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Topological Quantum Field Theory - From Physics to Mathematics and Back

Explore the fascinating bridge between physics and mathematics through topological quantum field theory in this public lecture by Professor Ilka Brunner.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

On Feasible Set Estimation with Bayesian Active Learning

Explore Bayesian active learning techniques for feasible set estimation in mathematical sciences applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Diffusion in the Random Lorentz Gas

Delve into the mathematical principles of diffusion in random Lorentz gas systems through an advanced exploration of stochastic processes and anomalous diffusion phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Diving into Maths with Emmy Noether

Explore the life and work of mathematician Emmy Noether with historian David E. Rowe, discussing her contributions and the experience of bringing mathematics to the stage in this podcast episode.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Communicating Mathematics with the INI and Hannah Fry

Explore the world of mathematics communication through insights from the Isaac Newton Institute and a conversation with Hannah Fry, the new Professor of Public Understanding of Mathematics at Cambridge University.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Solidarity for Mathematicians Programme: A Ukrainian Mathematician's Journey

Discover the story of Ukrainian mathematician Yuriy Semenov, who found refuge at UEA through INI's Solidarity programme after fleeing the Russian invasion, while continuing his academic work despite war's challenges.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Thirty Years of Proof: Celebrating Andrew Wiles on the Anniversary of Fermat's Last Theorem

Discover the historic moment when Sir Andrew Wiles announced his proof of Fermat's Last Theorem at the Isaac Newton Institute, featuring interviews with Wiles and others inspired by this mathematical breakthrough.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Disproving Ravenel's Telescope Conjecture - Interview

Discover how mathematicians Tomer Schlank and Jeremy Hahn disproved Ravenel's telescope conjecture, a significant breakthrough in homotopy theory, and learn about its impact on the field.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Art of INI Mini-Series: What Can Mathematics Offer Art and Art Offer Mathematics?

Explore the intersection of mathematics and art in this discussion with INI staff, examining shared ground between these seemingly distinct disciplines.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video