It’s Not Just Numbers

It’s Not Just Numbers is a podcast about mathematics and its human side. Each episode begins with our guests’ own stories: how they came to maths, what drew them in, and what fills their time outside it. We then explore a mathematics-related theme, from research and teaching to academic life and the wider role mathematics plays in society, while making space to question common stereotypes and misconceptions about maths and mathematicians.If mathematics has ever sparked your curiosity, or if you have ever wondered what it is really about, this podcast is for you!Opinions are our own.

It’s Not Just Numbers is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts It’s Not Just Numbers, a education show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  S3E05 - The afterMath 3 with Bram Brongers and Majken Driessen-Roelfszema

  Jul 8, 20261h 18mS3

  We continue our exploration of mathematicians outside mathematics departments, the AfterMath, joining our former students Bram Brongers and Majken Driessen-Roelfszema. Their different work histories, personalities and experiences allow us to explore how mathematics helped or got in the way of them finding a job, what extra skills they found important to nurture and, most importantly, the challenges of figuring out what one likes. = = = { 0 } = = = Produced by Marcello Seri, Jamara Admiraal and Jard Nijholt = = = { 0 } = = = Illustrations by Henrieke Krijgsheld The podcast soundtrack is derived from the royalty free track Starving by OctoSound and used in agreement with pixabay license https://pixabay.com/music/funk-starving-170377 We are grateful to the Faculty of Science and Engineering of the University of Groningen for allowing us to use their equipment for this recording.

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  Episode #4

  S3E04 - Becoming a teacher with Heleen van der Ree and Gerrit Roorda

  Apr 11, 20261h 14mS3

  <p>In this episode, Heleen van der Ree (NVvW – Dutch Association of Teachers in Mathematics) and Gerrit Roorda (Teacher Educator, University of Groningen) join us in a conversation around what it means to become a high school mathematics teacher.</p><p>Together, we discuss their personal transitions into math education and the day-to-day realities of their roles. We explore the rewards and challenges of standing in front of a classroom, the importance of fostering problem-solving skills, and the space for innovation and creativity.</p><p>Wether you are curious or you are interested in it for your future career, in th...

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  Episode #3

  S3E03 - Postdoc life with Lara Vicino and Armin Pirastehzad

  Mar 18, 20261h 8mS3

  <p>In this episode we sit down with Lara Vicino and Armin Pirastehzad to discuss what it is like to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The life of a researcher is often romanticized, but what really happens the day after you defend your PhD? With the help of our guests, we explore the transition from PhD life to being an independent researcher, and what it takes to navigate that shift.</p><p><br /></p><p>Episode links:</p>⁠Lara's webpageArmin's webpageWomen in Numbers Europe 5John Cleese's speech on creativity (1991)S1E09 - Doing a PhD in Mathematics<p><br /></p><p>= = = { 0 } = = =</p>...

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  S3E02 - Student associations, with Remco de Jong and Ilinca Antonache

  Feb 18, 20261h 6mS3

  <p>In this episode we get to know Remco de Jong and Ilinca Antonache, board members of the mathematics and physics study association FMF. Together we get to understand what are study associations at Dutch universities, how they differ from student associations, and what is like to run one.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode links:</p>FMF website<p><br></p><p>= = = { 0 } = = =</p><p>Produced by Marcello Seri, Jamara Admiraal and Jard Nijholt</p><p>= = = { 0 } = = =</p><p>Illustrations by Henrieke Krijgsheld</p><p>The podcast soundtrack is derived from the royalty free track Starving by OctoSound and used in...

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  Episode #1

  S3E01 - And we are back! With Jamara Admiraal and Jard Nijholt

  Jan 15, 202645 minS3

  <p>Welcome to the new year, and to a fresh season of It’s Not Just Numbers! We’re kicking things off with a special episode to meet your new hosts. What drives them inside and outside the classroom? How did they find their way to mathematics, and what brought them to where they are today? Join us as we explore their stories and their journey into mathematics.</p><p>

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