Opinion
14 August 2023
We often see maths as a more cold, emotionless subject due to it being purely logical. But can maths affect how we feel? According to a new brain-scanning study published by Duke researchers, mental maths exercises can lead to better emotional health, since they trigger a specific part of the brain connected with emotional health.
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Competitions
So, you may recall our ‘I love maths’ Competition. Thanks in particular if you were one of the many people who entered our competition! Discover who won economist and statistician Tim Harford’s generously signed copy of his latest book, The Truth Detective, a signed Maths Society Poster, and an Oxford Institute of Mathematics badge.
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At our first meeting, we were amazed when Australian-born author, comedian and mathematician Matt Parker sent us a wonderful introductory video, and also our oldest puzzle.
3 August 2023
This is the Maths Society’s first competition — the ‘I love maths’ Competition. Whoever can come up with the most original completion of the sentence ‘I love maths because…’ in the opinion of our committee wins the ‘I love maths’ Prize! Visit the article ‘Presenting the ‘I love maths’ Prize’ to see the result.
