After completing a PhD in mathematical logic in Leeds, Richard won the Plus Magazine New Writers Award in 2006, and since then has devoted himself to promoting mathematics in various ways and places. A feature writer for the New Scientist magazine, he has two books now out: 'Maths 1001', and 'Mathematics Without The Boring Bits' (a.k.a. 'How to Build a Brain'). Also a qualified teacher, he enjoys talking about maths in public, in schools, and in universities.
