London Mathematical Society/
History
The London Mathematical Society (LMS) was established on 16 January 1865, the first president being Augustus De Morgan. The earliest meetings were held in University College, but the Society soon moved into Burlington House, Piccadilly. The initial objective of the Society was the promotion and extension of mathematical knowledge. In its first few years, the Society held meetings fortnightly, while in the summer months, meetings took place once a month.
Activities
The LMS runs a range of events and meetings throughout the year, including the annual Hardy Lecture and the Mary Cartwright Lecture. The Society also organizes international research conferences and provides funding to support mathematics in the form of grants and awards.
Publications
The LMS publishes several journals including the Journal of the London Mathematical Society, the Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society, the Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society, and the Transactions of the London Mathematical Society. These publications cover a broad spectrum of mathematics and are widely recognized for their high standards.
Membership
Membership of the LMS is open to those interested in mathematics. There are several categories of membership, including ordinary membership, associate membership, and student membership. Members receive a range of benefits, including access to the LMS library and discounts on LMS publications.
Governance
The LMS is governed by a Council, which is its Board of Trustees. The Council is responsible for the management and administration of the Society. It is made up of the Officers of the Society and other members, all of whom are elected by the membership.
Prizes and Awards
The LMS awards several prizes for achievements in and contributions to mathematics. These include the De Morgan Medal, the Pólya Prize, the Fröhlich Prize, and the Whitehead Prize. The Society also awards the Berwick Prize and the Senior Berwick Prize.