In an interview with MATH+, Jens Eisert (FU Berlin) shares his passion for quantum technology, discusses groundbreaking research in quantum machine learning, and reflects on the future of quantum computing. From collaborations with Google to inspiring young minds, he emphasizes the importance of rigorous science, public outreach, and long-term research commitment.

On 16 January 2025, Jochen Brüning passed away at the age of 77. Berlin mathematics has lost a highly respected colleague and wonderful person.

Als Abschluss der Mathe-Adventskalender 2024 fand die große festliche Preisverleihung mit fast 700 Gewinner*innen am 24.1.2025 an der Freien Universität Berlin im Audimax statt. Nach dem Mathe-Bazar wurden die stolzen kleinen und großen Mathefans aus Deutschland und dem Ausland auf der Bühne gefeiert und mit Musikeinlagen und einer Zaubershow belohnt.

A novel mathematical model, developed under the leadership of researchers from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and MATH+, estimates how many individuals in a given region are susceptible to different SARS-CoV-2 variants at a specific time. The model has been published in the journal "Nature".

MATH+ and the BMS are delighted to announce the arrival of two new Dirichlet Postdoctoral Fellows who have recently joined the MATH+/BMS community in Berlin. We warmly welcome Lucía Martín Merchán and Martin Winter and wish them the very best for their two-year postdoctoral positions at TU Berlin and HU Berlin.

We are delighted to announce that Laura Ciobanu Radomirovic has taken up her position as the new MATH+ Professor representing the subject area "Applied Algebra" at the Institute of Mathematics, Technische Universität Berlin as of January 2025. Congratulations and welcome to the MATH+ community.