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  1. “The secret to architectural excellence," said Sir Christopher Wren, "is to translate the proportions of a dachshund into bricks, mortar and marble.” A lovely #MathsInMuseums moment spotted on the @[email protected] stand at the @[email protected] conference!

  2. ^ That's squirreled away in a review for one of Chalkdust Magazine's shortlisted Books of the Year 2025*, and I think it deserves to be wandering the world on its own. Share if you agree! #MathsInMuseums #MathsToday * chalkdustmagazine.com/book-of-the-...

    Chalkdust Book of the Year 202...

  3. "[...] questioning the patterns we see around us is as fundamental an aspect of human nature as creating art, music, literature. It’s part of who we are as a species." Share if you agree! #MathsToday #MathsInMuseums

    Chalkdust Book of the Year 202...

  4. "[...] questioning the patterns we see around us is as fundamental an aspect of human nature as creating art, music, literature. It’s part of who we are as a species."

    That's squirreled away in a review for one of Chalkdust Magazine's shortlisted Books of the Year 2025*, and I think it deserves to be wandering the world on its own.

    Share if you agree!

    #MathsInMuseums #MathsToday

    * chalkdustmagazine.com/book-of-

  5. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-maths-i

    #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

  6. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-math... #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

    Talking Maths-in-Museums in Pu...

  7. I know there aren't many people exploring the fediverse from the UK heritage sector, but worth a try: is anyone out there associated with a museum or gallery (etc) in Leeds?

    I would like to connect with such people!

    #museums #galleries #GLAM #GLAMEd #heritage #MathsInMuseums #museum

  8. Today I contributed to a day of training for folks from museums across Scotland who are gearing up to take part in #MathsWeekScotland.

    I was supposed to be giving the attendees ideas, but *they* were such an incredible source of inspiration, in terms of specific ideas but also with regards to attitudes and the general dream of the thing.

    #Maths #Museums #MathsInMuseums

  9. “The secret to architectural excellence," said Sir Christopher Wren, "is to translate the proportions of a dachshund into bricks, mortar and marble.”

    A lovely #MathsInMuseums moment spotted on the St Paul's Cathedral stand at the Historical Association conference!

  10. I'm in the @[email protected] cafe, having had a bit of a browse. They are *not yet* one of the Leeds museums I've got signed up for #CityOfMaths, but I'm hoping to wear them down eventually! If anyone wants to chat about the funding I've got for a #MathsInMuseums project I'm right here!

  11. Last call for signed copies of *The Mathematicians' Library* posted in the UK before 𝑥mas!

    Final posting date for 2nd class is this Wednesday (17th) and I'll be giving some #MathsInMuseums training then, so it needs to be today or tomorrow!

    tkbriggs.co.uk/other-projects/

    #MathsToday

  12. Last call for signed copies of *The Mathematicians' Library* posted in the UK before 𝑥mas! Final posting date for 2nd class is this Wednesday (17th) and I'll be giving some #MathsInMuseums training then, so it needs to be today or tomorrow! tkbriggs.co.uk/other-projec... #MathsToday

    The Mathematicians’ Library

  13. I've had lots of little conversations about #MathsInMuseums over the last 3 days at #GEMConference2025.

    Next up is #MathsConf39 in October, where I'll be delivering a workshop on enriching maths lessons with history content.

    #MathsToday

  14. I've had lots of little conversations about #MathsInMuseums over the last 3 days at #GEMConference2025. Next up is #MathsConf39 in October, where I'll be delivering a workshop on enriching maths lessons with history content. #MathsToday

  15. I'll also say that if you took part in this #MathsInMuseums thing on Saturday morning at #TMiP25 and you haven't yet sent me your thoughts (possibly with supporting pictures) please do!

  16. Thanks to everybody who took part in my #MathsInMuseums activity at #TMiP25 this morning. Some people have sent me some of the ideas they had, and I'm hoping a few more will when they've recovered from the conference!

  17. I'm doing a #MathsInMuseums thing in Coventry this weekend. It's for people attending @TMiP but I will share findings.

    In preparation, what mathematical themes have you already spotted at Coventry Transport Museum?

    If you're associated with a different museum or gallery, you could get me to come and do something for you there, either as a public activity, or with a specific group (including your own staff as a training/ CPD thing)!

    #MathsToday

  18. I'm doing a #MathsInMuseums thing in Coventry this weekend. It's for people attending @tmip.bsky.social, but I will share findings. In preparation, what mathematical themes have you already spotted at Coventry Transport Museum? #MathsToday

  19. It didn't look new, but it was touchable and those things age quickly! I reckon so too. When I'm doing #MathsInMuseums training I try to get across the idea that I'm a maths expert but not a [whatever your story is] expert, which is why it's best for me to teach you how to spot mathsy threads...

  20. This just arrived.

    If anyone's thinking of pre-ordering, I should get a little commission if you buy from Amazon via this link: amzn.to/455Dnm0

    My preference is that you'll support your local independent bookshop, though, if you're lucky enough to still have one.

    #Maths #history #Books #MathsInMuseums

  21. I'll also say that if you took part in this #MathsInMuseums thing on Saturday morning at #TMiP25 and you haven't yet sent me your thoughts (possibly with supporting pictures) please do!

  22. I'll also say that if you took part in this #MathsInMuseums thing on Saturday morning at #TMiP25 and you haven't yet sent me your thoughts (possibly with supporting pictures) please do!

  23. I'll also say that if you took part in this #MathsInMuseums thing on Saturday morning at #TMiP25 and you haven't yet sent me your thoughts (possibly with supporting pictures) please do!

  24. I'll also say that if you took part in this #MathsInMuseums thing on Saturday morning at #TMiP25 and you haven't yet sent me your thoughts (possibly with supporting pictures) please do!

  25. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-maths-i

    #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

  26. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-maths-i

    #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

  27. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-maths-i

    #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

  28. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-maths-i

    #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

  29. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-math... #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

    Talking Maths-in-Museums in Pu...

  30. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-math... #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

    Talking Maths-in-Museums in Pu...

  31. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-math... #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

    Talking Maths-in-Museums in Pu...

  32. On Saturday I did a thing in a museum with a bunch of maths communicators (as part of #TMiP25). I'm going to write up what we found later, properly, but I wanted to quickly record that we did it: tkbriggs.co.uk/talking-math... #MathsToday #MuseumEd #maths #museums #MathsInMuseums

    Talking Maths-in-Museums in Pu...

  33. Thanks to everybody who took part in my #MathsInMuseums activity at #TMiP25 this morning. Some people have sent me some of the ideas they had, and I'm hoping a few more will when they've recovered from the conference!

  34. Thanks to everybody who took part in my #MathsInMuseums activity at #TMiP25 this morning. Some people have sent me some of the ideas they had, and I'm hoping a few more will when they've recovered from the conference!

  35. Thanks to everybody who took part in my #MathsInMuseums activity at #TMiP25 this morning. Some people have sent me some of the ideas they had, and I'm hoping a few more will when they've recovered from the conference!