Hello all,

Unfortunately, we were unable to host our regular talk yesterday due to administrative complications involving the scheduled speaker. However, we are pleased to host a student talk this Friday by the TMS’ own vice-president on Brownian motion.

Title: History and Construction of Brownian Motion
Speaker: Fredy Yip
Abstract: Originating as a physical discovery in botany, Brownian motion has been a key piece of evidence for molecular theory. In modern times, it now plays a central role in the analysis of stochastic and partial differential equations, alongside financial modelling. We shall explore its rigorous mathematical underpinnings which empowers its rich applications in analysis and beyond.
Date: Friday 27 October
Time: 7pm
Location: Winstanley Lecture Theatre – Trinity College

There will be orange juice accompanying the talk, but there will be no port served at this event at the request of the speaker.

In addition, our sponsor, Jump Trading, has asked that we circulate details of their internship and graduate opportunities. Please see the file shared on the mailing list if interested.

Following the success of our quizzes last year, the TMS will be hosting another quiz this Monday – details are below. We will be providing pizza and drinks during the quiz; to allow us to plan for numbers and cater to dietary requirements, please fill out the form circulated in the email* before 12pm on Monday.

Participants will be divided into teams of 3 to 4 people, with prizes to be won. If you don’t have a team, one can be arranged on the evening.

Also note that, subject to capacity restrictions, our regular events (including this quiz) are open to members of all colleges.

Date: October 16
Time: 7pm start
Location: Burrell’s Field Common Room

*If you would like to join the mailing list, please contact the Secretary.

Our first talk of the term will be given by Prof. Imre Leader; details are below.

For those that are unfamiliar with the Trinity Mathematical Society’s talks, we host speakers each week during term to talk about a chosen topic in mathematics, usually starting around 7pm on a Monday in the Winstanley Lecture Theatre (Note: the talk this Monday is not in the usual location and instead will be hosted in the CMS). The talks are always interesting and usually approachable by all mathematically inclined (with any prerequisites listed beforehand where applicable). Across the term, we aim to host a range of speakers working in various areas of mathematics – wherever your mathematical interests may lie, we hope to have a talk that appeals to you.

Title: Thinking in Higher Dimensions
Speaker: Prof. Imre Leader
Date: Monday 9 October
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Location: MR2 in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences

There may also be refreshments accompanying the talk. We hope to see you there!

The TMS’ Annual General Meeting took place on May 24, and the following people were elected at the time:

President: Sharvil Kesarwani*
Vice-president: Fredy Yip
Constable: Somsubhro Bagchi
Treasurer: James Bang*
Secretary: Jason Chi
Membership Secretary: Rubaiyat Khondaker

Unfortunately, following the AGM, the elected President resigned due to unforseen circumstances. Committee meetings were then held, in which the elected Treasurer became the new President, and a new person was elected as Treasurer. All other positions remain unchanged; the TMS Committee for 2023-24 will therefore be

President: James Bang
Vice-president: Fredy Yip
Constable: Somsubhro Bagchi
Treasurer: Eleanor MacGillivray
Secretary: Jason Chi
Membership Secretary: Rubaiyat Khondaker

Contact details for the current committee can be found on the about page.

Following a period of website inactivity, the new committee hopes to update the website more frequently with details of the society’s activites. We look forward to seeing everyone at our events this year.

President: Valentin Imbach
Vice-president: Sharvil Kesarwani
Constable: Misha Schmalian
Treasurer: Joel Fair
Secretary: Somsubhro Bagchi
Membership Secretary: Artur Avameri

And a message of thanks to all of the community:

In what will be the penultimate email I send as the Secretary of the Trinity Mathematical Society, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all.

Thank you for attending and enjoying so many talks and events over these years – it has been a pleasure to see the society thrive and grow – from the annual influx of freshers to familiar-faced long-term regulars. Thank you for putting up with all of my emails (with the occasional poem and barely functional puns) over these years, and for the kind replies. And thank you to all the diligent members of the TMS Committee, for making all of this possible, for inviting brilliant speakers and so, so much more.

In my three years of the TMS, I feel fortunate to have shared historic events with the community. In particular, 2018/19 saw the 100th year of the society, with celebrations culminating in the TMS Centenary Dinner and Symposium. 2019/20 was in general excellent, upholding the traditions with the annual ‘TMS Call My Bluff’, Garden Party and a fantastic range of speakers.

Finally, 2020/21 has been unique in many ways. All the committee, especially the President – Misha – have worked hard to make the most of the situation, inviting a diverse range of speakers from various universities around the world. Indeed, our final talk of this term will be delivered by Professor Leonard Susskind of Stanford University in the US.

I sincerely hope that normality will return (in some form!) next year, so that freshers may experience all that the society has to offer – from the talks in the Winstanley Lecture Theatre (with the customary accompanying port/apple juice, and even pre-talk piano playing sometimes?!), the ‘brown-bread’ ice cream at the TMS Garden Party, the annual Symposium and Dinner, and most importantly, the opportunity to meet other TMS members properly in person.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my role over the past three years – and I am glad to be handing it over to Som, who I’m sure will manage excellently – part of next year’s committee headed by the capable hands of Valentin (whose college parents are very proud of him), backed by the expertise of Misha as Constable. I hope to continue attending talks in the future, and as usual, hope to see many of you there!

It has truly been an honour to have been part of this remarkable community. Many thanks for a wonderful three years.