Peter Rowlett

peterrowlett@mathstodon.xyz

I teach maths and computing at university in the UK — including modelling, combinatorics, game theory, history, programming — and research university-level mathematics education practice. And I play maths with my son.Editor, The Mathematical Gazette. Involved <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/@aperiodical" class="u-url mention">@aperiodical</a> blog, Mathematical Objects podcast, and do various other things.I'm part of the Finite Group. Join us!<a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/academia" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#academia</a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/highered" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#highered</a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/math" class="men

Posts

Post #2502483
Just spotted a new edition of the Comprehensive LaTeX Symbols List has been published and it contains my package customdice! https://ctan.org/pkg/comprehensive
Post #2450324
The journal I edit has just published a short piece musing on communication in maths teaching by Douglas Hofstadter. Could we rely more on everyday intuitions when thinking about abstract ideas? Does the formalism seen when teaching match how mathematicians think about mathematics? Letters to the editor in response (in support or arguing against!) are welcome via gazette@amie.org.uk Free to access here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/00255572.2026.2655320
Post #1949574
Went to Green’s Windmill this evening for a members’ event. All wrapped up for major repairs to redo the cap and sails. Visitor numbers understandably down this year. Donations to help welcome: https://www.greensmill.org.uk/support-us/donate/
Post #1659703
New podcast episode! To round off season 9 of our Mathematical Objects, @stecks and I enjoy chewing over the folklore that developed around the absent-minded professor caricature. https://aperiodical.com/2026/02/mathematical-objects-a-norbert-wiener-story/
Post #1659702
My first issue of The Mathematical Gazette as editor has been published! My editorial talks about some of the many changes that the journal and I have been through since the last issue: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00255572.2026.2617021
Post #1659701
For a while I&#39;ve been enjoying hanging out and chatting maths with @stecks @Ayliean @mscroggs at the Finite Group. Find out what happens at a Finite Group livestream - new highlights video f. @KatDoesMaths @jamesgrime How to join: https://finitegroup.co.uk/#join https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CveAsG3lyD0
Post #1659699
In London for the Association for Mathematics in Education Members Day. Looking especially to meet readers, authors and reviewers of The Mathematical Gazette.
Post #1659698
I’m on my way to give a talk to Sheffield U3A’s Science &amp; Technology Group, about board games through the ages with a bit of game theory thrown in.
Post #1659697
My son (10)’s homework asked him for two common multiples of 3 and 4. He put 12 and 0. It marked him wrong. Unsure how to feel about that.
Post #1421419
CalcGPT: “a clever parody, an emblem of resistance to the unrelenting AI craze” https://calcgpt.io/ #genai #math #maths
Post #1158442
The first issue of The Mathematical Gazette with me as Editor has arrived in the post! Non-subscribers can read my editorial (and some other papers in this issue) for free at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00255572.2026.2617021 #MathsToday #MTBoS #ITeachMath
Post #1133879
Merry Christmas! I’ve enjoyed the @mscroggs https://www.mscroggs.co.uk/ puzzle advent calendar - prizes to be won if you complete the puzzles this year. Something else I’ve enjoyed being part of is the Mathematically extra-complicated Secret Santa 2025 - see @tom7’s video here: https://youtu.be/4pG8_bWpmaE