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Read more at: Black Mathematics at Cambridge

Black Mathematics at Cambridge

Sat Oct 26th 2019, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: 
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.


Read more at: Y12 Girls in Mathematics Day

Y12 Girls in Mathematics Day

Tue Jul 9th 2019, 10.00am to 4.30pm
Venue: 
Centre for Mathematical Sciences

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.



Read more at: Celebration for Professor Anne-Christine Davis

Celebration for Professor Anne-Christine Davis

Wed May 1st 2019, 10.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: 
Centre for Mathematical Sciences

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.


Read more at: Undergraduate Open Day

Undergraduate Open Day

Sat Apr 27th 2019, 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Venue: 
Centre for Mathematical Sciences

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.



Read more at: 145th Mathematical European Study Group with Industry (ESGI)

145th Mathematical European Study Group with Industry (ESGI)

Mon Apr 8th 2019, 9.30am to Fri Apr 12th 2019, 3.30pm
Venue: 
Centre for Mathematical Sciences

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.


Read more at: 'Naughty numbers and shabby statistics in the news' - Professor David Spiegelhalter

'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+



Read more at: 13th Andrew Chamblin Memorial Lecture: Professor John Ellis

13th Andrew Chamblin Memorial Lecture: Professor John Ellis

Wed Mar 20th 2019, 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Venue: 
Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DA

The 13th Andrew Chamblin Memorial Lecture returns to the Cambridge Science Festival. This year, our Guest Speaker is Professor John Ellis, Clerk Maxwell Professor of Theoretical Physics at King's College London, who will consider: ‘What are we?  Where do we come from? Where are we going?’


Read more at: 'Experiments in Cyberspace' - Dr Matthew Wingate

'Experiments in Cyberspace' - Dr Matthew Wingate

Thu Jul 12th 2018, 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Venue: 
Centre for Mathematical Sciences

This talk for a general audience, ages 16+, will discuss the power of scientific computing and give a few examples of computer simulations in physics. Before and after the talk, attendees will be able to view posters about cutting-edge research in this area, and meet PhD students and researchers who will be on hand to answer questions.



Read more at: Cambridge University Open Days

Cambridge University Open Days

Thu Jul 5th 2018, 12.00am to Fri Jul 6th 2018, 12.00am
Venue: 
Centre for Mathematical Sciences

On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July the Faculty of Mathematics will welcome prospective applicants with a programme focused on Mathematics, as part of the Cambridge Open Days.


Read more at: Undergraduate Open Day

Undergraduate Open Day

Sat May 5th 2018, 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Venue: 
Centre for Mathematical Sciences

On Saturday 28 April and Saturday 5 May 2018 the Faculty of Mathematics is holding its main Open Days for prospective applicants for entry in 2019, with a full programme which includes mathematical talks, interview practice sessions, fun mathematical puzzles, and more.