Recent Past Events
Friday 19th April : Naboj maths competition
Naboj is an international mathematical competition which started in in 1998 in Bratislava, Slovakia and has since grown to 21 cities across 11 countries with the event taking place concurrently across all centres. The competition is aimed at secondary school students and usually hosted at a university.
The purpose of this competition is to bring together young mathematicians and inspire them in their pursuit of mathematics. The competition is free to enter and lasts 2 hours during which the teams of five try to solve as many given problems as possible. Teams compete in two categories: Junior (S3/4) and Senior (S5/6). The team correctly solving the most problems wins.
The University of Glasgow had prepared to host this event in March 2020, but it was cancelled at the last minute due to the pandemic. Since then, the event took place in-person for the first time in April 2023 with Glasgow and Cambridge being the only hosting centres in the UK.
The competition takes place in April, and registration opens in March. If schools are interested in taking part, please contact the organiser.”
'We are grateful for financial support from the Glasgow Mathematical Journal Learning and Research Support Fund, the Edinburgh Mathematical Society and Jane Street'.
Saturday 16th December: Ri Christmas Lecture: Truth About AI (livestream at UofG) (Lecture aimed at 11-17 year olds)
Initiated by Michael Faraday when organised education for children was scarce, the CHRISTMAS LECTURES established an exciting new way of presenting science to young people. World-famous scientists have given the Lectures, including Nobel Prize winners William and Lawrence Bragg, Sir David Attenborough, Carl Sagan and Dame Nancy Rothwell. More information on the Ri CHRISTMAS LECTURES.
The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Glasgow will be hosting a livestream event of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution. The lectures themselves are taking place in the Faraday Lecture Theatre at the Royal Institution in London. We'll be using the internet to receive a live video feed from the theatre while the lectures are being recorded for later BBC broadcast. You won't be recorded or on the television; it will be like going to the cinema where you watch the action that's taking place somewhere else. Alongside the livestream our team will entertain you with fun activities to learn more about the subject.
The CHRISTMAS LECTURES are aimed at an audience of 11-17 year olds, however they are accessible for people of all ages and all levels of scientific knowledge. All young people under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of one adult per family.
Doors for the event will open at 17:30. Please arrive before the screening begins at 18.00. The latest finish will be 20:30. Basic refreshments will be available. You are welcome to bring sandwiches, snacks and drinks, but please avoid bringing hot or strong-smelling food and alcohol.
The event is FREE and ticketed, and booking is required. Get your tickets at this link.
Contact Xiaochen Yang (xiaochen.yang@glasgow.ac.uk) with any questions.
Thursday 14th December: SmartSTEMS Hub Event at UofG 09:30-14:30
We will be delivering a maths inspired workshop at the upcoming SmartSTEMS Hub Event which is being organised by SmartSTEMS. SmartSTEMS exist to inspire the next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Saturday 28th October – Saturday 2nd December 10:00am-12:30pm: Ri Mathematics and Statistics Masterclasses (for S3 pupils)
Each year we host the Strathclyde series of Ri Masterclasses. These are extra-curricular workshops in mathematics and statistics which aim to nurture students’ curiosity and inspire them to continue engaging with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in the future. The Masterclasses are held over six consecutive Saturday mornings and each session will cover a different topic. They are open to S3 pupils who have been nominated by their maths teacher. If your school did not receive an invitation to attend, the teacher should contact the organiser. In 2023 the series will run from Saturday 28th October until Saturday 2nd December. The programme for this year, and for previous events can be found at the link below.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mathematicsstatistics/events/masterclasses/
25th September – 1st October, 2023: Maths Week Scotland
The theme for Maths Week Scotland this year is Maths in Motion. Below are some events hosted by members of the School.
Maths inside is returning for Maths Week Scotland 2023! Maths inside is a photo competition open to everyone in Scotland. The categories this year are: oot an’ aboot, the ‘why’ of shapes, and in motion. Can you see the maths inside?
To celebrate Maths Week Scotland 2023, the University of Glasgow is running a data visualisation competition for school pupils called Get to the Point.
More details for both events can be found on the Maths Week Scotland webpage.
https://www.mathsweek.scot/schools/maths-week-challenges
Friday 15th September 12:30-1:30pm: Life’s not fair for RSE Curious
Explore the complex interactions between inequality, privilege, and health using a board game.
On the surface, it may seem that everyone in Scotland has an equal chance in life.
However, people from the most deprived parts of the country are more at risk of poor health, live shorter lives on average and have reduced opportunities in education and employment.
This interactive workshop will use a board game to explore the complex interactions between inequality, privilege, and health.
The event is ticketed, and booking is required.
https://www.rse-curious.com/lifes-not-fair/
Thursday 1st June to Sunday 11th June: Glasgow Science Festival
Members of the School delivered several in-person events including a virtual reality tour of the heart, data storytelling, and We heart Statistics – an introduction to statistics using data from your own heart.
Our contribution to Science on the Sofa is still accessible. Explore our activities investigating optimal shapes and patterns.