Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford — Local services in Oxford

Amazing modern building, mostly underground so as not to spoil the view across the rest of Oxford. Make sure to admire the aperiodic Penrose tiling outside: it can tile the whole plane forever, but only in a way that never repeats. The interior often hosts free mathematical exhibitions, and if you can attend a public lecture (or the Annual Oxford Maths Festival) then definitely make sure to do so! Some of the inner areas (including the Escher-esque stairways) are off-limits to the public so you will have to either be an academic yourself or have friends in high places for the full...

Decent breakfast at the Pi Cafe, don't pay full £5 price for the Full English unless it's Friday. Paid £4.65 on Monday morning for toast, 1 fried egg, 1 sausage, baked beans, and a...

Lifts only available to pass holders yet cafe open to all university members. On enquiry told I would need to locate a pass holder. Not a great advert...