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Mathematics Christmas Lecture: Rob Eastaway, "I wasn’t expecting that!”

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Mathematics Christmas Lecture: Rob Eastaway, "I wasn’t expecting that!”

by Dr Matthew M. Jones

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Tue, 12 December 2017

12:30 – 13:30 GMT

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Middlesex University London

The Burroughs

London

NW4 4BT

United Kingdom

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Abstract:

As humans we depend on our intuition to make many of our decisions. And most of the time it works. But when intuition doesn’t work it can go spectacularly wrong. Best-selling maths author Rob Eastaway reveals some of his favourite examples, and explains why mathematicians so often seem to delight in the counter-intuitive. Brace yourself, and be prepared to get things wrong….

Biography

Rob is the director of Maths Inspiration, a national programme of maths lectures for teenagers which involves some of the UK’s leading maths speakers. In 2016 Rob was awarded the Christopher Zeeman Medal by the London Mathematical Society and the Institue of Mathematics and its Applications for his promotion of maths. In his presentation the IMA said, "Rob is without doubt one of the leading promoters of mathematics in the UK. Rob’s outreach over many years has engaged and continues to engage and inspire great numbers of diverse audiences." Previous recipients of the award include Ian Stewart and Marcus du Sautoy.

Rob is the author of a number of books including the bestselling Why Do Buses Come in Threes? and Maths for Mums and Dads.


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There is limited parking around campus but none on campus itself. However if you are a school planning to come by coach or bus then please contact the organiser and we can arrange parking for you.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email: m.m.jones@mdx.ac.uk or by phone: 020 8411 6271

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