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Jakob is a PhD student and mathematician from London and works mainly in differential geometry. In his spare time, he likes to draw, and think about mathematics in art.

In conversation with Shannon Trust
We find out more about the charity's work to support maths education in prisons.
In conversation with Martin Hairer
We talk to the Fields medallist about his life, his work and his advice to his younger self.
Page 3 model: The potato Earth
How Kelvin estimated the age of the Earth by thinking about a baked potato
Page 3 model: Woollen jumpers
How did your favourite sweater become so big? And how big can it get?
Significant figures: John Conway
The story of an unforgettable mathematician.
The maths behind a chip goal
We analyse the maths and physics required to execute a good chip shot