Dr Clio Cresswell

Clio Cresswell Ph.D. is one of Australia’s most stimulating and entertaining thinkers—a best-selling author, sought-after social commentator, and celebrated speaker. With a distinguished academic career at The University of Sydney, Clio explores big ideas ranging from mathematics and gender to the brain’s capacity for positive change.

Her internationally acclaimed book, Mathematics and Sex, has been translated into multiple languages, and her work bridges diverse disciplines, connecting seemingly unconnected subjects in ways that challenge, inspire, and delight audiences. Known for her wit as much as her intellect, Clio engages audiences far beyond mathematics, delivering insights that are fresh, productive, and often hilarious.

Clio is a familiar face across Australian media, from celebrity interviews on The Panel to book reviews for ABC Radio’s Science Show, breakfast radio hosting on Triple M, and contributions to publications including New Woman Magazine and The Sunday Telegraph. She has appeared on television as a relationship advisor and as a panelist on The Einstein Factor, and her achievements are recognised in Crown Content’s Who’s Who of Australian Women.

Born in England, raised across Greece and France, and now based in Australia and the US, Clio brings a global perspective to her work, blending scholarship, creativity, and humour. She is a dynamic MC, keynote speaker, and essayist, inspiring audiences to think differently, embrace learning, and find joy in intellectual exploration.