Skip to main content
The Institution of Engineering and Technology iet.tv
Site name
  • Videos
  • Channels
  • Events
  • Series

Access and Account

Access your personal account

Log in to see your favourites, lists and progress.

IET Login

Access via institution

Not currently connected to any institutions

Connect via

  1. Videos
  2. Video

The IET Bookshelf: The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers by Bobby Seagull

  • WhatsApp
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • LinkedIn
  • Bluesky
Interview
  • Duration: 40 mins
  • Publication date: 30 May 2022

Abstract

We’re joined by the brilliant Bobby Seagull to talk about his book, The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers. Bobby has always been obsessed with numbers and his book tells the story of his life through numbers, showing us the incredible ways maths can make sense of the world around us. Told through fascinating stories and insights from his life, you’ll never look at numbers the same way again. You can check out all of our IET Bookshelf episodes here: https://www.theiet.org/media/campaigns/the-iet-bookshelf/

Keywords:
  • 150 show
  • The Future You by Brian David Johnson
  • brian david johnson
  • iet 150th anniversary
  • science technology engineering math
  • stem-related books
  • the iet bookshelf
  • virtual book club

Channels

IET News

IET News

IET YouTube

IET YouTube

Speaker

  • Bobby  Seagull

    Bobby Seagull

    I’m a school maths teacher and Cambridge University Doctorate student. Before moving into education, I was an investment banking trader at Lehman Brothers & Nomura, and qualified as a Chartered Accountant from PwC.I’m an ambassador for the charity National Numeracy, a presenter for an Open University course on personal finance for young adults, a regular contributor to Radio Four’s Puzzle For Today and a columnist for the Financial Times.I’m author of The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers (which reached #50 Amazon UK best sellers over Christmas 2018) and co-presenter of the podcast Maths Appeal. With my University Challenge friend, I co-wrote The Monkman & Seagull Quiz and co-presented a BBC TV series Monkman & Seagull’s Genius Guide to Britain. Outside of maths, I’m a long-suffering West ham fan!
The Institution of Engineering and Technology iet.tv

Address: Futures Place, Kings Way, Stevenage, SG1 2UA

Telephone: +44 (0)33 049 9123

Email:  iet.tv@theiet.org

© 2026 The Institution of Engineering and Technology.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is registered as a Charity in England & Wales (no 211014) and Scotland (no SC038698). Futures Place, Kings Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2UA, United Kingdom

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Privacy statement Cookie Preferences Accessibility About us theiet.org Help

Powered by Cadmore Media

Embed Code

<script type="text/javascript" src="https://play.cadmore.media/js/EMBED.js"></script> <div class="cmpl_iframe_div"> <iframe src="https://play.cadmore.media/Player/45e41fb3-829a-49c3-b619-2239b581fd47" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true" allowautoplay="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media;autoplay;fullscreen" class="cmpl_iframe" allowfullscreen="" style="overflow: hidden;border: 0px; margin: 0px; height: 100%; width:100%;"></iframe> </div>

Are you sure you want to reset your password?

If so, you will be redirected to the Authentication Service

Title

Prompt