Tiago will facilitate a workshop on Mathematical Board Games. David Hilbert reportedly said that mathematics is a game played according to simple rules with meaningless marks on paper. In this session, we take the inverse approach and move from games to mathematics by exploring a set of abstract games featured in the Portuguese Mathematical Games Championship, which has attracted players since 2004. These games include Hex, Slimetrail, Conane, and many more. Everyone will have the opportunity to play and more importantly, how to think strategically. Join us for a friendly competition in mathematical games.

Following this, Jennifer invites the students to a demonstration exploring the link between maths and music. Emphasising the harmony between numerical patterns and musical notes, this event is part of a broader project dedicated to inclusivity within physics. The aim of the demonstration is to reveal the universal language uniting these disciplines, fostering a deeper appreciation for the interconnected beauty of maths and music.

We invite local primary and secondary schools to attend this event. The lecture and workshops are scheduled as follows:

11:30 – 12:45 Workshop 1 for primary school students (age approx 10-12) fully booked
12:30 – 13:45 Workshop 2 for primary school students (age approx 10-12) 20 spaces available

To book a place, please contact aoife.obrien@atu.ie,
Kindly Share the following information: Your School, Accompanying Teacher Name, An Emergency Contact Number, The number of students that you wish to register for the event.

There are a limited number of places available for this event. Registration is not complete until confirmation has been received from ATU Galway.