Maths or medicine – which comes first? (2021 Alumni Festival)
Fri Sep 24th 2021, 11.00am to 11.50am
Venue:
Online
Join Professor Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb and Professor Sir John Aston as they discuss the important links between maths and medicine, and how these links are leading to a revolution in medicine and healthcare.
Náboj is a fast-paced, problem-solving maths competition for teams of five designed to promote mathematical ability, inventiveness, ingenuity and teamwork. Teams compete in three categories, Juniors, Seniors, and Open. The Náboj competition is designed to give an opportunity to apply your mathematical knowledge to solve a range of interesting and challenging problems. It encourages and rewards teamwork and co-operation, and provides an exciting and fun opportunity to test and stretch your problem-solving skills
The Faculty of Mathematics is offering a virtual Open Day for prospective undergraduate applicants on Saturday 16 May. The afternoon includes presentations on admissions and STEP, short lectures, Q&A session and information for parents/carers.
Are you a Year 12 girl currently studying A-level maths and wondering if a degree in maths or a related subject is for you? This Y12 Girls in Mathematics event will help support you to develop your advanced problem solving skills and mathematical understanding, and explore some of the exciting, challenging and rewarding mathematics you could meet if you choose to continue your mathematical studies at university.
Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge CB3 0WA
Join us on Saturday 26 October for this event to showcase black mathematicians and their contribution, and to inspire young black students to study mathematics at University. There will be a key note talk by Dr Nira Chamberlain, President Elect of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, short presentations by current researchers and recent graduates, and a panel discussion with current and recent students.
This full-day event for Year 12 girls (ages 16-17) studying A-level Mathematics is designed to broaden mathematical horizons, give a stimulating introduction to advanced mathematical problem-solving, and encourage more girls to study Mathematics at university. The day will include talks giving an insight into some of the areas of maths encountered at university and problem-solving workshops, as well as the opportunity to talk to current university Mathematics students.
We are delighted to host a one-day workshop to mark the retirement of Anne-Christine Davis, Professor of Mathematical Physics, to celebrate her achievements in theoretical physics, cosmology, particle physics and beyond.
On Saturday 27 April and Saturday 4 May 2019 the Faculty of Mathematics is holding its main Open Days for prospective applicants for entry in 2020, with a full programme which includes mathematical talks, interview practice sessions, fun mathematical puzzles, and more.
Across a five day workshop, the ESGI brings mathematicians and industrialists together, working side by side to solve the real and important issues that companies and other organisations are facing today.
'Naughty numbers and shabby statistics in the news' - Professor David Spiegelhalter
Sat Mar 23rd 2019, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Venue:
Centre for Mathematical Sciences
We are all familiar with exaggerated media stories about the risks of daily life. In this talk for the 2019 Cambridge Science Festival, Professor David Spiegelhalter will explore what it means to communicate statistical evidence in a trustworthy way, illustrated with some of the worst, and best, media stories. Suggested age range: 14+
