The School of Mathematics works closely with school and college students, teachers and careers advisors to encourage the pursuit of Mathematics in higher education. We also offer advice on aspects of the admissions process to our degrees and studying at the University of Birmingham.
We wish to support young people, to fulfil their potential and progress to university, and teachers, to help their students to fulfil that potential. To this end, the School of Mathematics and the University of Birmingham, organise a range of outreach activities that involve campus tours, school visits and an annual Teachers Conference.
The School of Mathematics is home to the Higher Education Academy Centre for the Mathematics, Statistics & Operations Research (MSOR) Network and the University of BIrmingham hosts a national education programme that champions Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) teaching at universities. Both of these programmes support our outreach activities.
Masterclasses
Masterclasses are designed to enhance and extend students understanding of a chosen topic of mathematics. The School of Mathematics, in conjunction with the University of Birmingham Subject Enrichment Programme, runs a series of masterclasses for Year 10, 11 and 12 pupils.
For more information please contact the Outreach Officer.
School visits
We are happy to organise for groups of school students to visit the University of Birmingham and the School of Mathematics. Visits must be arranged in advance, so that a suitable programme can be arranged. A visit typically involves:
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talks about the University of Birmingham, the application process and careers that follow from a degree in mathematics;
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a mathematical talk – designed to encourage and stimulate a student’s interest in mathematics ;
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a tour of the campus and opportunities to meet current students; and
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a question and answer session.
For more information please contact the Outreach Officer.
Annual Mathematics Teachers Conference
Each summer the School of Mathematics runs a relaxed one-day conference aimed at A-level teachers. Participation is free with tea, coffee and a buffet lunch provided. There is plenty of opportunity to interact with university staff and other teachers.
The conference takes place in the School of Mathematics, Watson Building (Building R15 on the University Campus map).
The University has excellent transport links, it has its own train station (University Station), and travel instructions can be found on the University's website.
This year the conference is on Wednesday, 11th July 2012. Information on the programme, short abstracts and the booking forms are available below under related links.
Please contact the Outreach Officer for more information.
Birmingham Maths Big Quiz
Following on from the success of the Mathematics Festival we have hosted in previous years - we are running The Maths Big Quiz on 14th June 2012. The Maths Big Quiz will take place in the Great Hall, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus.
It is aimed at pupils in Year 10. Each school can bring a maximum of 12 contestants in teams of 4. The object of the day is to make maths fun, collaborative, competitive and with a bit of challenge as well. There will be various prizes, medals for the first three teams and a trophy for the winning team.
The day starts at 9.45a.m. and should be over by 2.30p.m. There will be an interactive maths lecture by a leading mathematician from the School of Mathematics during the lunch break.
Rounds in the quiz will focus on different areas of mathematics and there will be a specialist round, the topic of which, all participating schools will be informed about, before the event.
To enter contact Mr Mohammed Ansar: m.ansar@bham.ac.uk
For more information contact Mrs Sally Schofield, the Outreach and School Liaison Officer in the School of Mathematics: s.schofield@bham.ac.uk