At the Department of Mathematics we organise several events to communicate our love of mathematics and science to the wider community. If you would like more information about our events and activities, or if you are a school and would like to organise an event with us, then please email l.hollands@hw.ac.uk.
- Why not Maths?, organised by the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University and the ICMS, is an inspiring and exciting day of activity designed to encourage S4-S5 girls to pursue mathematics at university level and beyond. (Sold out.)
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Mathematics Masterclasses, organised together with the University of Edinburgh and Napier University, are yearly interactive and hands-on super-curricular classes designed to stimulate and encourage young people in the art and practice of mathematics.
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Mathematical Challenge is a yearly problem solving competition for individual pupils in Scottish secondary schools and upper primary schools. Here are the pictures of the prize-giving ceremony in 2018.
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Maths Week Scotland is a new initiative for everyone to experience the benefits, joy and beauty of maths in exciting new ways. Our 2017 programme may be found here. On Wednesday afternoon 12 September 2018 we are organizing a masterclass on "Maths of social media". This event is open to higher and advanced higher students who would be keen to learn about university maths. Register here!