Thinking of joining? First read this page and Membership Grades. When you know which grade is right for you, look at How to Join or Change Grade and Subscriptions.

Why You Should Join 

The Institute aims to

• advance mathematics and its applications
• promote and foster research, teaching and the applications of mathematics for the public benefit
• establish and maintain high standards of professional conduct for members

• promote, encourage and guide in the development of education and training in mathematics and its applications.

Membership provides

• copies of our publication Mathematics Today (six each year)
• branch activities
• good contacts with mathematicians in industry, commerce, schools, and universities
• information about the work of mathematicians in the UK and across the world
• the opportunity to record your continuing professional development
  
• recognition of your qualifications and professional experience
• designatory letters for Associate Members (AMIMA), Members (MIMA) and Fellows (FIMA)
• the opportunity to become a Chartered Mathematician
• representation of the views and interests of mathematicians to Government and other national and international bodies

• the opportunity to make a contribution to the mathematics community.