The Academy for the Mathematical Sciences brings together the five existing UK mathematical societies, like a mathematical society megazord.
Calum is a lecturer in physics at Edge Hill University where he studies topological solitons and enjoys talking about maths and physics to anyone who will listen. He can often be found on the side of a mountain or out on a bike, talking to himself about solitons.
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