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by Dr Chris Pritchard Martin Gardner ran the Mathematical Games column of Scientific American for 25 years, collating a wide range of fascinating material sent in by mathematicians from around the world, and later gathering many of the themes into a stream of best-selling books. I will tell the story of his life and share...
A day at the University of Leeds where students experience a range of mathematical activities with an optional tour of the campus and talk about studying mathematics at university. The day culminates with the W. P. Milne lecture in celebration of a former Professor of Mathematics who joined the University in 1919.
by Tom Roper The session will look at some of the problems appearing in the Ladies' Diary, collected by Thomas Leybourn, an editor of same, in four volumes, published in 1817. the problems give rise to questions around what they can tell us about the audience for them, what was the mathematics upon which they...
A sociable evening of brain-frazzling questions, quirky prizes and seasonal food and drink. Cajole your colleagues to come and enjoy themselves too. This is a Yorkshire Branch of the Mathematical Association event - the events are free and new people are welcome. Meeting from 7pm for a 7:30pm start.
Explore the future of space and science with the Royal Institution's CHRISTMAS LECTURES. This free, one-day event invites A-level students (Years 12–13) to learn, discuss, and critically examine the topic of this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES, sponsored by CGI. The 2025 lectures, presented by Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, will explore the extraordinary breakthroughs that have revolutionised our understanding of the...
Targeted at year 9 female/ nonbinary students (maximum 10 p/school) along with a teacher. Students are invited to the University of Leeds for the day to discover more about Computer Science and related opportunities/ careers. Delivered by academics, postgraduate students and undergraduate ambassadors, students will take part in practical workshops in specialist IT clusters alongside...
by Paul Glaister - President, The Mathematical Association Throughout his career Paul has enjoyed posing and exploring mathematical problems suitable for mathematics students (and their teachers/lecturers!). Some of these problems have appeared in his 480+ publications, 82 of which have appeared in the Mathematical Gazette/Mathematics in School. In this session he will share some of this...
A half-day event for year 12 students with an interest in studying Computer Science at university. Available between October 2025 to March 2026 at a date and time of your choice. This is for Year 12 students only, maximum 35 students p/visit. A KS5 Enhanced Campus Visit includes: Welcome Talk Practical activity Tour of the...
Targeted at year 8 female/ nonbinary students (maximum 10 p/school) along with a teacher. Students are invited to the University of Leeds for the day to discover more about Computer Science and related opportunities/ careers. Delivered by academics, postgraduate students and undergraduate ambassadors, students will take part in practical workshops in specialist IT clusters alongside...
Practical, hands-on work experience placements for Year 12 students hosted by STEM professionals. Placements connect students to experts working at the cutting edge of research and innovation.