In April this year we hosted the British Mathematics Colloquium here at Newcastle University. The week got off to a very rainy start, but that didn’t dampen any spirits!

It was great to see my PhD student Patrick Parkinson giving his first conference talk, presenting our work exploring quantitative characteristics of damaged and healthy corneas which will inform computer-aided diagnostic tools for limbal stem cell deficiency.

I led a mini-symposium on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Mathematics, with excellent talks from Prof Nira Chamberlain, Dr Claire Davies, Prof Volker Sorge, and Rosie Evans (who won the PhD student talk prize for her contributions!).

As part of the Local Organising Committee, thanks to all that attended and contributed to such a productive, motivating and friendly environment!