Mathematics
I spent nearly 8 years studying only this, so I'd better include some
links. My
Thesis, Height bounds on n-coverings
(unless you're into number theory, prepare for a bit of a slog). I was
supervised by Dr Tom Fisher, who can be found on the DPMMS website.
Here is the paper
we co-wrote following my PhD.
Sport and
Leisure
I tend to like any sport where one uses a club to hit a ball. The two
exceptions being cycling and rowing which are a little more peaceful.
Every year I set the office quiz. Eventually I'll try to
transcribe everything here, but to start with here's
a sample question from last year. Name the countries from their
flag portions.
Civilization
V
This is the only computer game I still find worth the time to play and
I have been fairly hooked on Sid Meier's game's since childhood. Here
are a few of my blog-style descriptions of some of the more
challenging achievements.