Topic: practical applications

Richard Samworth discusses the research behind his invited talk at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians. He explains how statistics connects theoretical questions with practical applications and reflects on mathematical collaboration and the research community at Cambridge.

In this talk, Mirta will share her journey from her education a mathematically-focused high school to her currently unconventional career in London, emphasizing the evolution from a local education in Croatia to international experiences in the US and UK. We will explore the concept of interdisciplinary careers in the modern world, viewing them through the framework of increasing demand, flexibility, and dynamism in the current workplace. We will underscore the significance of interdisciplinary research for launching careers outside of academia, and bolstering those within. I will challenge th