'Maths Inspiration' is a chance for sixth formers and Year 11s to experience the UK's most inspiring maths speakers live, in big venues, presenting mathematics in the context of real-world and often fun situations. The first show was in 2003, attracting 300 pupils and teachers; in 2007-08, the programme expanded to reach 7000 teachers and pupils over 18 shows in 11 cities.
They prefer to call their events 'shows' rather than 'lectures', because they are lively, professionally run and entertaining. The event format is almost always of three speakers giving interactive talks on a diverse range of topics. Typically there will be one pure mathematician, one statistician and one engineer in the line-up, and there is always a lively Q&A session at the end of each show. The content is ideal for sixth formers and for interested Year 11s (many of the ideas will be beyond most Year 10s).
Some dates for 2008-09 have now been published
See the Maths Inspiration website for booking details:
2008 autumn events.
2009 spring events (dates now confirmed).
For more information go to the Maths Inspiration website.
Read more about Maths Inspiration in this article from the EducationGuardian website.
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