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Note: many events listed here happen every year - don't wait for an event to be listed - if you are interested in something that happened in previous years but has not yet been listed - email Ms Bickerstaff anyway to enquire.
University Maths in Perspective: 26-28th June at Leeds University
An introduction to student life and maths at the University of Leeds. We offer you an insight into how mathematics develops at degree level through a series of talks and workshops, and the chance to find out more about the range of undergraduate courses available.
To find out more by visiting the website www.stem.leeds.ac.uk/summerschools
If you have any queries relating to any of the summer schools please contact stem@leeds.ac.uk
The Harry and Margaret Kroto Prize for Innovative Use of Technology in Science Learning.
This prestigious science communication competition, for children aged 11-18, has been established by Nobel Prize Winner, Professor Sir Harold Kroto, and his wife Lady Margaret and is supported through a generous donation by the Jacobs Foundation.
To enter, students must create a short (maximum duration 4 minutes), online video about science, mathematics, engineering or technology. Schools may only submit one entry and all entries must be in English.
To view past entries, please visit: Prize webpage
Further information and deadlines: For more details about how to enter and the judging criteria for the competition, please visit the competition’s webpage, http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ris/ecr/kri/jacobs
All entries must be submitted by Friday 29th March 2019 and sent directly to thinkahead@sheffield.ac.uk using the form available on the website.
Winchester Maths Summer School
If you are considering studying maths (or perhaps something maths related) at a top university you might be interested in the Winchester Maths Summer School. Information can be found at https://www.winchestercollege.org/stories/online-maths-summer-school
Please feel free to put down Ms Bickerstaff as your academic reference.
Mathsbombe 2022
This will start in January 2022. The competition is open to anyone at school in years 13 or below
The competition involves competing to solve eight puzzles. The puzzles are released two at a time every fortnight. For each puzzle maximum points are awarded to teams that finish within one hour of the first correctly submitted solution. For further details visit the competition website:
Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses for year 9 pupils at Kingston University
NOTE: masterclasses are not currently running but we hope that they will resume soon.
Saturday mornings - students are nominated by the school.
Ri Mathematics Masterclasses are series of workshops which are led by experts from industry, academia and education. They offer students in-depth investigations of topics in Mathematics combining theory with interactive exploration. We will open their eyes to the world of Mathematics and hope to inspire them to continue their engagement with the subject.
To apply - see or email Ms Bickerstaff
Headstart
Headstart is a charitable trust providing hands-on STEM activities and engineering taster courses to encourage young people into technology-based careers. Taking place at some of the top universities, the courses are perfect for Year 12 students to find out about the exciting career opportunities a degree course might lead to. The broad-based engineering courses give a flavour of many engineering disciplines and the focus courses provide an insight into highly specialised fields. You can find out more here. Stay up to date by joining the Headstart EDT Facebook group and follow them on - Twitter @HeadstartEDT
Alan Turing Cryptography Competition 2022
You can register for this competition by following the link: http://www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/cryptography_competition/.
The competition is aimed at secondary school children up to Year 11. The first Puzzle is released on Monday 17th January 2022.
STEP 1 Preparation Course 2022
This course is aimed at Year 13 students who are preparing for the STEP 1 exam* .
Only Pure Mathematics topics will be covered, focusing on techniques beyond the A level course.
For more information, please see http://furthermaths.org.uk/events/files?id=62909.
*There will be a separate course for the STEP 2 and STEP 3 exams and details will be confirmed soon.
The British Informatics Olympiad (BIO)
The BIO is a coding competition for secondary school students.
The competition is intended for competent coders and is not intended for students beginning to learn how to program. It is a 3 hour paper taken at school, and depending on numbers I will have to make suitable arrangements for you to complete it. Any programming language is permitted.
Information about this year’s competition (including rules) can be found here: http://www.olympiad.org.uk/2018/index.html
Example past papers can be found here: http://www.olympiad.org.uk/papers/2017/bio/bio17-exam.pdf
If you are interested in entering email Dr Frost.
2022 Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses for year 9 pupils
Secondary Mathematics Masterclasses
Our Mathematics Masterclasses for secondary school students are designed to encourage, inspire and engage young people in the art and practice of mathematics. Topics cover a huge range of mathematical ideas, including diverse applications such as art, cryptography, programming, modelling and knot theory.
Mathematics Masterclasses are typically for 13–14 year-olds, with workshops held during term time on Saturday mornings. Each session lasts about 2.5 hours and is led by a different speaker on their chosen topic.
Many of our Mathematics Masterclasses are run by universities, allowing school students to experience a higher education environment. Others are run in schools and various STEM organisations.
During each workshop, the students will explore the topic individually or in small groups, with support and guidance given by the speaker and helper.
www.rigb.org/learning/ri-masterclasses
Problem Solving Matters (preparation for the MAT) for Year 12 students
Students applying to certain universities including Oxford to study Mathematics or Computer Science courses (including joint honours) at the University of Oxford will be required to sit the Mathematics Admission Test (MAT) as one part of the admissions process. This course for year 12 students from state-funded schools, academies and colleges is designed to prepare students for the way they will have to think to achieve success in the MAT, TMUA and other problem-solving mathematics examinations. The course costs £60, but students can apply for a free place. Applications will be prioritised according to socio-economic and educational disadvantage. There are also many excellent free online resources to help develop problem solving skills on the Maths Admissions Test page.
https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/outreach/problem-solving-matters
Routes into STE(A)M Courses
Check the websites for course dates and locations.
The Routes into STEM Course is designed to help excite Students with the Career possibilities that can lead from STEM Subjects and also to make them aware of the Further Education options available to them. This is an innovative 3 day course that provides young people in Year 9/10 an amazing chance to compare college, university and apprenticeship pathways into STE(A)M Careers.
The Routes into STEM Course is designed to help excite Students with the Career possibilities that can lead from STEM Subjects and also to make them aware of the Further Education options available to them. This is an innovative 3 day course that provides young people in Year 9/10 an amazing chance to compare college, university and apprenticeship pathways into STE(A)M Careers.
http://www.etrust.org.uk/routes-stem
Headstart provides Hands-on STE(A)M activities and taster courses to encourage young people into STE(A)M-based careers.
Headstart provides Hands-on STE(A)M activities and taster courses to encourage young people into STE(A)M-based careers.
EDT run successful university taster courses for students aged 16-17 in Year 12 who have an interest in creativity, problem solving, & STEM subjects – for those who want to look at the world, play a part to resolve critical issues to help our environment & create a better world. The courses are designed to increase confidence, help students make well informed decisions about their future & show STEM career paths to be accessible & exciting. Headstart courses range from 4-5 days.
https://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart
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