Maths Inspiration - inspiring events for sixth formers

EVENTS

This is where you will find details of all the shows for the 2008/9 programme, which we are currently putting together.

We will start to take provisional bookings on 1 July.

Currently, the situation is as follows, with details to be firmed up and more events to be added:

London, 13 November (tbc), probably The Criterion Theatre, 9.45-12.30 and 1.00-3.45

Birmingham, 20 November, Adrian Boult Hall, 9.45 and 1.00 shows

Cambridge, 25 November, West Road Concert Hall, 9.45 and 1.00 shows

Reading, 2 December, Reading Concert Hall, 9.45 and 1.00 shows

Manchester, 5 December, Hayden Freeman Concert Hall (RNCM), 9.45 and 1.00 shows.

We also plan to have shows in Bath, Leeds, Liverpool, Durham or Newcastle, Nottingham, Southampton and Keswick, but these are partly subject to sponsorship. Most are likely to take place in February/March 2009.

PAST EVENTS

Below are some of the events we have held in the past.

Southampton, Turner Sims Concert Hall, 19 March 2008 (9.45-12.30, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Simon Singh, Paul Shepherd, Rob Eastaway and Claire Ellis

Talks : "Risks and Gambling", "Maths, Creativity and Imagination" and "The Maths of Sports Stadiums". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Bath, Theatre Royal, 13 March 2008 (1.00-3.45 only)

Speakers : Wendy Sadler (Chair), Simon Singh, Chris Budd and Mark Lewney

Talks : "Risks and Gambling", "What Have Mathematicians Ever Done For Us?" and "The Maths of Rock". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Liverpool, St George's Hall, 28 February 2008 (9.45-12.30, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Rachel Crossley (Chair), Rob Eastaway, John Roberts and Colin Wright

Talks : "When Maths Meets Psychology", "Rollercoaster Maths" and "The Maths of Juggling". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Leeds, West Yorkshire Playhouse, 26 February 2008 (9.45-12.30, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Kate Bellingham (Chair), Rob Eastaway, Colin Wright and Paul Shepherd

Talks : "When Maths Meets Psychology", "The Maths of Sports Stadiums" and "The Maths of Juggling". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Telford, Telford Campus Lecture Theatre, 17 December 2007 (1.00-3.30 only)

Speakers : Rob Eastaway and Colin Wright

Talks : "Maths, Imagination and Juggling". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Manchester, Haden Freeman Concert Hall, 30 November 2007 (1.00-3.45 only)

Speakers : Mark Lewney, David Spiegelhalter, John Roberts and Claire Ellis

Talks : "Rollercoaster Maths", "The Subtle Science of Uncertainty" and "The Maths of Rock". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Birmingham, Adrian Boult Hall, 22 November 2007 (9.45-12.25, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Colin Wright, David Acheson, Paul Shepherd and Nadia Baker

Talks : "The Maths of Sports Stadiums", "Catastrophe, Chocolate and The Electric Guitar", and "The Maths of Juggling". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

London, Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, 15 November 2007 (9.45-12.25, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Helen Joyce, Rob Eastaway, Hugh Hunt and Nadia Baker

Talks: "When Maths Meets Psychology", "As Easy as 1, 2, 3 ...?" and "The Maths of Spinning Things". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Durham, Gala Theatre, 13 November 2007 (9.45-12-25, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Rob Eastaway, Paul Shepherd, Colin Wright and Nadia Baker

Talks : "When Maths Meets Psychology", "The Maths of Sports Stadiums" and "The Maths of Juggling". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Reading, Concert Hall, 1 November 2007 (9.45-12.25, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Nadia Baker (Chair), Marcus du Sautoy, Hugh Hunt and Rob Eastaway

Talks : "The Beauty of Symmetry", "The Maths of Spinning Things" and "When Maths Meets Psychology". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Exmouth, New Hall, Exmouth Community College, 18 October 2007 (1.00-3.30)

Speakers : Rob Eastaway and Colin Wright

Talk : "Maths and the Imagination". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Cardiff, Reardon Smith Lecture Theatre, 22 March 2007 (9.45-12.30, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Tina Crimp (Host), Simon Singh, Katie Chicot and Mark Lewney

Talks : "Risks and Gambling", "Winning Arguments and Busting Myths" and "The Maths of Rock". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Southampton, Nuffield Theatre, 15 March 2007 (1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Helen Pilcher (Host), Chris Budd, David Acheson and Rob Eastaway

Talks : "The Mathematics of Crime", "Catastrophe, Chocolate and the Electric Guitar" and "From Peace Deals to Penalties". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Leeds, West Yorkshire Playhouse, 6 March 2007 (1.15-4.00)

Speakers : Karen Briggs - KPMG (Host), Simon Singh, Rob Eastaway and Colin Wright

Talks : "Risks and Gambling", "The Mathematics of Juggling" and "Maths, Creativity and Imagination". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Manchester, Royal Exchange

7 December 2006 (1.30-3.30)

Speakers : Sue Bonney - KPMG (Host), Rob Eastaway and Colin Wright

Talk : Colin and Rob will take you on a ride through mathematical topics that the curriculum rarely touches. The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

8 December 2006 (9.45-12.30, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Kate Bellingham (Host), Rob Eastaway, John Roberts and Colin Wright

Talk : "The Maths of Fun". The event is suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Reading Concert Hall, 28 November 2006 (9.45-12.30, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Helen Joyce (Host), Simon Singh, Rob Eastaway and Colin Wright

Talks : "Risks and Gambling", "The Mathematics of Juggling" and "Maths, Creativity and Imagination". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

Birmingham Adrian Boult Hall, 23 November 2006 (9.45-12.30, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Kate Bellingham (Host), Chris Budd, Rob Eastaway and Hugh Hunt

Talks : "The Mathmatics of Crime", "Boomerangs and Other Spinning Things" and "From Peace Deals to Penalties". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]

The Millennium City Building, Wolverhampton, 22 November 2006 (2.00-4.00)

Speakers : Rob Eastaway and Colin Wright

Talks : Colin and Rob will take you on a ride through mathematical topics that the curriculum rarely touches. The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

Greenwich Theatre, 16 November 2006 (9.45-12.30, 1.00-3.45)

Speakers : Helen Joyce (Host), Marcus du Sautoy, Rob Eastaway and Paul Shepherd

Talks : "Music of the Primes", "The Maths of Sports Stadiums" and "From Peace Deals to Penalties". The event was suitable for sixth formers and more able/motivated Year 11s

For more details download flyer [PDF]