Speaker Directory
James Arthur
James is a mathematical communicator based between in the South West. They travel the world bringing mathematics to the masses. They specialise in Geometry and Topology and bringing the jewels of higher mathematics to the masses. From prestigious universities to vineyards in France James’ stage can be anywhere. James can offer talks from 14+ on topology and geometry. Their current menu is: Polyhedra and Eulers Invariants (Yr 9 – 10), Homotopy and Invariants (Yr 11-12) and Homology and Data Analysis (Yr 13). In addition I run a version of a Edinburgh Fringe Show for students that is a theatre show about the history of mathematics.
Preferred locations: South West, within a 2hr commute of Bristol, Exeter or anywhere in Cornwall
Offers: Talks, Workshops, Careers talks/mentoring, Teaching/enrichment resources, Mathematical theatre and/or music shows, Mathematical team building/networking, Guest lessons, Meet a mathematician Q&A
Location: Whole country | Groups: KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops, Meet a mathematician Q&A, Other (see full entry for details)
Sammie Buzzard
As a climate scientist who uses maths to learn about how our polar regions are changing I can provide talks and Q&A sessions where I explain how maths fits into my work and how my maths degree took me to a tent on the Greenland ice sheet!
Location: North East | Groups: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and shows, Meet a mathematician Q&A
Tom Crawford
Talks include: Maths of Pokemon, Using Maths to Clean the Ocean, The Million Dollar Equations, Mathematical Modelling in Sport.
Tom Rocks Maths on YouTube – 200k subscribers and more than 25 million views.
Can travel anywhere.
Offers: Talks, Workshops, Careers talks/mentoring, Teaching/enrichment resources
Location: Whole country | Groups: KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops, Other (see full entry for details)
Calina Durbac
Calina is a game theorist currently completing her PhD. She enjoys giving talks on all things Game Theory and convincing people that being a mathematician is cool. She usually gives outreach talks, but she is also happy to do ‘meet a mathematician’ type Q&As.
I am currently based in Birmingham, however, depending on my circumstances at the time of the talk, I would be happy to travel across the UK.
Location: Whole country, Online | Groups: KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and shows, Meet a mathematician Q&A
Rob Eastaway
Author and speaker, I offer interactive maths talks for KS2 (maths and magic), KS3 (interactive maths quiz), KS4 (variety of talks, including maths & Shakespeare) and KS5. See my website http://www.robeastaway.com for details.
Can travel anywhere in the UK, but all talks for pupils or teachers in Southwark (SE London) are FREE.
Location: Whole country | Groups: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and Shows
Richard Elwes
I’m a mathematician at University of Leeds and Holgate Session Leader for the London Mathematical Society. I offer accessible lectures and interactive workshops suitable for students from Yr3 to A-level.
Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire (can possibly travel beyond depending on circumstances).
Location: Yorkshire | Groups: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops
David Hall
“Mathmagics!” – High energy, great fun, interactive shows – bringing maths to life…!
Location: Whole country | Groups: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, Families, Adults | Services: Talks and shows
Professor Aoife Hunt , MBE
I give talks on the use of mathematics in analysing crowd flow. This shows students a practical application of the maths they are learning at school, and provides cool examples such as football matches, festivals and Olympics. The talks I give are dynamic and interactive.
Location: Whole country | Groups: KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and shows
Alison Kiddle
I am an experienced maths speaker and workshop leader, offering hands-on maths workshops and engaging interactive talks to upper primary, secondary and sixth form students.
I am based in the East of England, but happy to travel and also can deliver online.
Location: Whole Country, Online | Groups: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops
Karrie Liu
I am an independence data scientist with 10+ years of work experience in NHS and Pharma(Drug company), in hope of to get the balance between working as in corporate assignments and spending time into pro bono projects and charities. I believe data and mathematics are at the heart of better decision-making and is important to apply these insights into their planning.
Preferred location: London
Offers: Talks, Workshops, Careers talks/mentoring, Guest lessons, Meet a mathematician Q&A
Location: London | Groups: KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops, Meet a mathematician Q&A, Other (see full entry for details)
Sophie Maclean
Sophie Maclean is a mathematician and experienced maths communicator currently studying for a PhD in analytic number theory and additive combinatorics at King’s College London.
When not discovering new maths, Sophie shares her love of maths with others by delivering talks and workshops all around the UK and beyond. She is a regular at Maths Inspiration events (having given talks to more than 700 school students) and has spoken about maths at the renowned Cheltenham Science Festival.
Location: Whole country | Groups: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Families, Adults | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops, Meet a mathematician Q&A
Shanti Pise
I am a mathematician cum artist, exploring integration of mathematics with arts. Specialised in conducting hands on workshops & talks for school students as well as general audience on STEAM. My PhD research investigates the effects of movement based strategies on meaningful mathematics. I have developed activities like kinaesthetic puzzles, paper folding and cutting, storytelling, choreographic dance patterns to understand mathematical concepts. I enjoy delving into the world of mathematics with student’s curiosity and excitement!
Preferred locations: London, Hertfordshire. I would love to travel other places also
Offers: Talks, Workshops, Teaching/enrichment resources, Mathematical theatre and/or music shows, Guest lessons, Meet a mathematician Q&A, Cross-curriculum activity days, Maths walking tours
Location: Whole Country | Groups: KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults, Families | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops, Meet a mathematician Q&A, Other (see full entry for details)
Peter Rowlett
I’m a maths lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University offering workshops on mathematical modelling, puzzles & problem solving, cryptography, and more. I’ve appeared on BBC Radio, I write a column in New Scientist, and I’ve given over 30 talks and workshops in schools and on campus in the last two years.
Location: North East, Midlands | Groups: KS4, KS5 | Services: Workshops
Lucy Rycroft-Smith
I am a mathematician artist, performer and speaker. I often give talks and workshops on using art and music in mathematics (and vice versa), representation and diversity in maths, the mathematics of periods, and being a queer mathematician. All my talks are given remotely.
Offers: Talks, Workshops, Mathematical theatre and/or music shows, Meet a mathematician Q&A
Location: South West | Groups: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops, Meet a mathematician Q&A, Other (see full entry for details)
Ben Sparks
Experienced former teacher. Inspiring talks and workshops on various mathematical topics.
Based in Bath, UK. Can travel.
Offers: Talks, Workshops, Teaching/enrichment resources, Mathematical team building/networking, Guest lessons, Meet a mathematician Q&A
Location: Whole Country | Groups: KS3, KS4, KS5, Adults, Families | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops, Meet a mathematician Q&A, Other (see full entry for details)
Mats Vermeeren
Mats is a lecturer and research fellow at Loughborough University. He delivers talks and workshops to secondary school audiences on topics ranging from game theory to the maths and physics of rainbows.
Preferred locations: Leicestershire and Nottingham
Location: Midlands | Groups: KS3, KS4, KS5 | Services: Talks and shows, Workshops, Meet a mathematician Q&A