This research uncovers the lives of ordinary medieval people through Lincoln Cathedral's church court records. By translating hundreds of ecclesiastical Latin cases and tracking repeat offenders over time, it reveals patterns of sexual behaviour, recidivism, and church justice, highlighting an overlooked source for understanding medieval social and legal history.

This talk reframes mathematics as a creative, pattern-based discipline rather than rote calculation. Through research in topology and prison education initiatives, it highlights math’s role in fostering curiosity, resilience, and critical thinking. The speaker argues that mathematical thinking benefits everyone, promoting perseverance and empathy beyond academic or professional contexts.