Who we are and what we do

The Mathsci-comm network brings together people who communicate, or have a stake in communicating, complex mathematics and data science to a variety of non-expert audiences. The network comprises over 150 members who are mainly based in the UK. Members include researchers in academia and industry, media and communications professionals, and those working in policy in government and non-government organisations. 

Our aim is to share best practice, exploit synergies, and to help embed communication as an integral part of the mathematics and data science communities. The network stays in touch through an online platform and monthly online meetings and has held two in-person events: Communicating mathematical and data sciences: What does success look like?, in November 2024, and Listening and Responding to Public Interest, in January 2026.

The network is funded by a Network Grant from the Isaac Newton Institute (INI) and EPSRC (Ref: EP/V521929/1).
 

How we started

The Mathsci-comm network was inspired by the highly successful Communicating Mathematics for the Public event, developed and organised by the Newton Gateway to Mathematics, which took place in Cambridge in January 2023. An extraordinary group of people from a range of sectors came together for this event. The Mathsci-com network was launched in early 2024, funded by an INI Network Grant, to grow this community and to keep it connected.

 

Get involved

The Mathsci-comm network stays in touch primarily via an online workspace and monthly online meetings. We also aim to run an in-person workshop for network members once a year. If you would like to join click here.