The Christopher Zeeman Medal for Communication of Mathematics of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and the London Mathematical Society (LMS), often simply called the Christopher Zeeman Medal, is a biennial prize established in 2008 jointly by the IMA and LMS "to recognise and acknowledge the contributions of mathematicians involved in promoting mathematics to the public and engaging with the public in mathematics in the UK, and demonstrate that such activities are valued by the societies and the mathematical community at large and are a part of a mathematician’s roles and responsibilities". These contributions may take several different forms, including "both direct and indirect activities with the public, the use of mass media, engaging the public in debate, writing of books or media columns, or organising major events promoting engagement with mathematics". [1] [2] [3]
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The award is issued on even-numbered years, with its partner IMA-LMS prize, the David Crighton Medal, issued on odd-numbered years. [4]