Unlocking the Universe: Dr. Tom Crawford's Insights on Mathematical Modelling at Darwin College 📊
Join Darwin College Cambridge for an enlightening lecture by Dr. Tom Crawford, exploring how mathematical modelling helps unravel the mysteries of the universe, from Einstein's theories to modern discoveries.

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61.4K views • Apr 30, 2025

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Mathematical modelling is one of the most powerful tools available in our quest to understand the universe. From the work of Einstein and the theory of relativity, to disease modelling during the COVID -19 pandemic, by using the language of mathematics and reducing the world to equations, we are able to increase our understanding of what is happening around us. In a sense, mathematics is the key that unlocks the secret code of the universe.
In this talk, Dr Tom Crawford will share some of his favourite examples of how mathematical modelling can be used to answer questions about the world in which we live. Beginning with his own work on the spread of pollution in the ocean, our journey will take us through video games, sports and finding the perfect partner. Expect to see the tools of maths used in ways you never thought possible…
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Watch the other lectures in the series here: https://www.youtube.com/@DarwinCollegeLectureSeries
Tom is Public Engagement Lead at the Oxford University Department of Continuing Education: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/profiles/tom-crawford
For more maths content check out Tom's website https://tomrocksmaths.com/
You can also follow Tom on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @tomrocksmaths.
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Support Tom's work via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tomrocksmaths
In this talk, Dr Tom Crawford will share some of his favourite examples of how mathematical modelling can be used to answer questions about the world in which we live. Beginning with his own work on the spread of pollution in the ocean, our journey will take us through video games, sports and finding the perfect partner. Expect to see the tools of maths used in ways you never thought possible…
Copyright Darwin College - used with permission.
Watch the other lectures in the series here: https://www.youtube.com/@DarwinCollegeLectureSeries
Tom is Public Engagement Lead at the Oxford University Department of Continuing Education: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/profiles/tom-crawford
For more maths content check out Tom's website https://tomrocksmaths.com/
You can also follow Tom on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @tomrocksmaths.
https://www.facebook.com/tomrocksmaths/
https://twitter.com/tomrocksmaths
https://www.instagram.com/tomrocksmaths/
Support Tom's work via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tomrocksmaths
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