A quiz on the history of maths
Do you know after whom the equation that many consider to be the most beautiful in mathematics is named? Or how many women have won the Fields Medal since it was awarded for the first time in 1936? You...
Sixty years of history of IHES
On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, IHES wanted to highlight the treasures of its archives by gathering them in a book. Anne-Sandrine Paumier, a science historian and specialist in French mathematical life, and Josselin Blieck, a historian and...
Vaughan Jones, eminent mathematician close to IHES, passed away
Vaughan Jones, former invited professor at IHES and a Board member of Friends of IHES, died at the age of 67. IHES was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of distinguished mathematician Vaughan Jones. After having obtained a...
Paris-Saclay University, with IHES as a founding member, ranked 1st in the world for mathematics
In order to respond to the challenge of international competition for education, research and innovation, some of the most renowned institutions in France, including IHES, joined forces in 2014 within a Community of universities and institutions, founding the Paris-Saclay...
During lockdown, the scientific community continues to meet and collaborate online
While the spread of COVID-19 has forced the scientific community to cancel seminars and conferences around the world, researchers are getting organised and recreating this essential part of their community life. They are finding new ways to meet, discuss...