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Liverpool Maths Soc

@LivMathsSoc

The Liverpool Mathematical Society (LivMS) was founded in 1899 as a meeting place for "persons interested in Mathematics".

 Liverpool, England
livmathssoc.org.uk
Joined August 2011
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Heavy Metal Saruman@metalsaruman23 Jun 2020
Having seen first-hand how badly "skilled" foreign nationals are treated by the visa authorities, I am surprised people persist with Europe. And by skilled I mean invited professor level skilled.
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This is a *great* thread !!
Robin Houston (@robinhouston) profile pictureRobin Houston
@robinhouston30 May 2020
There was a lovely puzzle in @skominers’ Bloomberg column last week. I particularly enjoyed the way it naturally suggests various harder problems, which it turns out can still be solved.
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Damian Haigh@DamianHaigh215 May 2020
These wonderful books are on their way to the clever winners of our latest maths competition, generously sponsored by @SLSingh. Congratulations to Chris R, Mary-Jane M, Thomas R., Hannah D. and Brad P.! @LivMathsSchool @LivMathsSoc @livunimaths
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Geometry is the user interface of Mathematics -- William Thurston
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It's been pointed out that the news cycle being what it is, 24 hours from now is probably too late. So we need to do this now. I suggest we go for the current majority, share stories, and tag them: #RIPJohnConway ... Please re-tweet for coverage ... thanks.
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Which #hashtag should we try to get trending?
21%#JohnHortonConway
57%#RIPJohnConway
16%#RIPJohnHortonConway
5%#JHConwayRIP
75 votes • Final results
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The passing of a legend.
Colm Mulcahy (@CardColm) profile pictureColm Mulcahy@CardColm11 Apr 2020
John Horton Conway has died. Sigh. One of the most unique mathematicians and human beings who ever lived. Five years ago he was game for this April Fool's prank blogs.scientificamerican.com…
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Colm Mulcahy@CardColm11 Apr 2020
John Horton Conway has died. Sigh. One of the most unique mathematicians and human beings who ever lived. Five years ago he was game for this April Fool's prank blogs.scientificamerican.com…
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Details still to be confirmed, but we have public lectures arranged for later this year. Thu 12 Nov @ 17:30, Aoife Hunt (@Aoife_Hunt) Wed 9 Dec @ 14:00, Simon Singh (@SLSingh) will give the Christmas Lecture Details will appear on our website: livmathssoc.org.uk
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Public Lecture programme coming together for the coming year, including a talk in November, and the Christmas Lecture in December. Details to follow ...
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Mike Stuchbery@MikeStuchbery_24 Mar 2020
Anybody else keep coming back to the idea that this is all over and done with, every single incompetent jackass, profiteer and hatemonger is gonna get away with it?
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For four years those in and advising government have repeatedly told the public that uninformed instinct trumps expert advice; that evidence you find uncomfortable is a hoax by the metropolitan elite; that your neighbour is your enemy, not your friend. Chickens➡️Home➡️Roost.
Alex Wickham (@alexwickham) profile pictureAlex Wickham
@alexwickham22 Mar 2020
Ahead of new PM statement — total fury across govt tonight at people flouting social distancing orders — in particular men and younger men — images of London parks packed with people over the weekend have shocked Whitehall — they believed people would behave more responsibly
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Rob Eastaway@robeastaway17 Mar 2020
A handy back-of-envelope technique: To work out how long it will take for the number of cases to double, use the Rule of 72*. E.g. Italy cases are growing at about 13% per day. So Italy cases will double in 72/13 ≈ 5 days. * It should really be the Rule of 69.3.
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Repeat: CANCELLATION of LivMS events: The University of Liverpool has made the decision to postpone or cancel all of the University’s public events until the end of April due to the COVID-19 situation. As a result, all Liverpool Mathematical Society events have been postponed.
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CANCELLATION of LivMS events: The University of Liverpool has made the decision to postpone or cancel all of the University’s public events until the end of April due to the COVID-19 situation. As a result, all Liverpool Mathematical Society events have been postponed.
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This entire thread is worth reading ... the maths is fascinating, the implications are worrying, although with appropriate precautions we can prevent the potential disaster.
Laurel Coons 🧬🧬🧬 (@LaurelCoons) profile pictureLaurel Coons 🧬🧬🧬
@LaurelCoons9 Mar 2020
Replying to @LaurelCoons
Growth: 🦠In an outbreak of an infectious disease it is important to know the #number of cases and the #rate at which the number of cases is changing 🦠If the number of cases is in fact doubling and this doubling time stays constant, then the outbreak is spreading exponentially
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The Secret Life of Bubbles ... Presidential lecture by Anna Pratoussevitch March 25th ... 2 weeks today. Details: livmathssoc.org.uk/cgi-bin/s… Free for students and members.
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Colm Mulcahy@CardColm9 Mar 2020
Sadly Richard K Guy died in Calgary today. He was born 30 Sep 1916 in England. His final book comes out in May. @maanow @TheSIAMNews @amermathsoc @canmathsociety
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TOMORROW !!! The next in our "Popular lecture" series: Ian Jones (LJMU and University of Liverpool) "Secrets of the Rainbow" 5.30-6.30pm. Details: livmathssoc.org.uk/cgi-bin/s…
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