Mathematics: Broader Horizons 

A day of talks and interactive workshops designed to present a broad and diverse view of mathematics and the things that mathematicians do, aimed at students in year 12.

Date: 26th April, 2023

Time: 10:30-14:00

Audience: Y12

Sessions include:

Mathematics, a human endeavour

Mathematics is a way of thinking that has grown and developed since ancient times all around the globe. Where does mathematics come from? What counts as mathematics? How do mathematicians think?

Mathematical problem-solving

Putting the way mathematicians think into practice with techniques and approaches to addressing unfamiliar problems in a playful and engaging workshop.

Mathematical modelling

We take a problem in a realistic context and map this onto a mathematical model, an idealised version we can think about mathematically. Exploring the techniques through which mathematics provides insights into problems in a range of disciplines.

Mathematics and its applications

Mathematics is a fantastically useful tool for solving problems across science, technology and industry. What are some ways mathematics is applied? What careers are open to mathematics graduates?