Department of Mathematics Distinguished Lecturer Series

We cordially invite you to attend the 2025 BC Math Department Distinguished Lecturer Series.  This year the talks will be given by Marc Lackenby Professor of Mathematics, Oxford University.  There will be daily talks from October 22 to October 24; the precise schedules and titles are given below.

Wednesday's talk is designed to be accessible for all those who are interested in mathematics regardless of background.

Wed, October 22, 4:30 PM at 245 Beacon 107 auditorium (For general audience)

Refreshments: 4:00 PM

Title: Knotty problems

Thu, October 23, 5:00 PM at Devlin 112

Refreshments: 4:30 PM

Title: Classical conjectures in knot theory

Fri, October 24, 4:30 PM at Maloney 560 

Refreshments: 4:00 PM

Title: How hard are knots?