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LMS Spitalfields History of Mathematics Meeting and Hirst Lecture 2026

The event comprises two lectures featuring the Hirst Lecture 2026 by Professor June Barrow-Green on contributions to the history of mathematics.

About This Event

The event comprises two lectures featuring the Hirst Lecture 2026 by Professor June Barrow-Green on contributions to the history of mathematics.

The meeting includes a supporting lecture by Dr Brigitte Stenhouse on 'Learning by letters: The mathematical education of Mary Somerville (1780-1872)' and the Hirst Lecture by Professor June Barrow-Green on 'Hilda Hudson (1881-1965) – a very expert mathematician'. Programme: registration 14:30, welcome 15:00, lecture 15:30, break 16:30, Hirst Lecture 17:00, reception 18:00 (BST).

Topics & Focus Areas

Mathematical education of Mary SomervilleHilda Hudson's contributions to geometry, Cremona transformations, mathematical epidemiology, aeronauticsWomen's roles in mathematicsHistory of mathematics

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