26 September 2019
by IMA

New Year IMA 16plus Lecture Day 2020

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Join us in Liverpool for a fun day of mathematics aimed at year 12 students. This will be useful to anyone studying A-level maths and particularly those thinking of applying for a maths-related degree course. In the morning there will be a “Mathematical frontiers” lecture showcasing research happening at the University of Liverpool, after which you can try at hand at some exciting maths activities. The afternoon features a careers carousel where you can meet people who use mathematics in a wide variety of jobs, and the grand finale of the day will feature popular mathematician & communicator Katie Steckles.

Programme:

09:15 Doors open & FunMaths Roadshow - An opportunity to engage with the Liverpool Mathematical Society’s FunMaths Roadshow – choose from at least 50 hands-on activities
09:50 Welcome
10:00 Mathematical frontiers - Interactive talks presented by world-leading mathematics researchers at the University of Liverpool
11:00 Refreshment break
11:15 Problem solving workshop - Solve problems linked to ongoing research in the mathematical sciences department at the University of Liverpool
12:15 Lunch (students bring own)
13:00 Careers Carousel - A chance to meet people who use mathematics to work in academia or industry or who are now studying mathematics as a postgraduate or working
14:00 Plenary talk from Katie Steckles - A brilliant talk by one of the UK’s leading maths engagement personalities.
14:50 Feedback & evaluation
15:00 Close

Fees

This event costs just £5 per Student! Please note that there is a maximum of 8 students per school,

Registration

To register for this event, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/imadayliverpool

Further information

For further information about this event, please contact [email protected]
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