About us
We are Maths Society, a student society exploring maths for everyone, dedicated to bringing the joy and knowledge of the world of maths to local communities and across the globe through competitions, events, reports and articles developed by our student community, the perfect place for you to find or feed your love of maths.
LMS Hardy Lectureship 2025
In 1979, the London Mathematical Society organised the first ever Hardy Lectureship, which has now become one of the most prestigious mathematical lecture series in the world, and biennially brings together mathematicians, students, university faculty, and research staff alike. In 2025, the lectureship was conducted by Emily Riehl, from the USA’s John Hopkins University.
2025 International Mathematical Olympiad results
The People’s Republic of China topped the medal table at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad held in Sunshine Coast, Australia, winning the competition for the 25th time in 2025, 15 points ahead of the USA.
Understanding Hilbert’s Paradox of the Grand Hotel
Hilbert’s Paradox of the Grand Hotel is a fascinating thought experiment in mathematics, introduced by German mathematician David Hilbert in the early 20th century. You arrive at a hotel with an infinite number of rooms, but they are all full. However, you can still check in and get a room. Want to find out how?
Meet the London Mathematical Society
As one of five Learned Societies for Mathematics in the UK, and one of the world’s oldest mathematical societies, you’ve might have heard of the London Mathematical Society (LMS), and maybe even attended a lecture by them. Have you ever wondered who they actually are, or a bit more about them?
Fibonacci Day
23 November
One of the biggest mathematical holidays of the year, Fibonacci Day is celebrated on 23 November. In the date format used by the United States among others, the 23th of November is written as 11/23, a Fibonacci sequence.
