ATU Galway is holding a mathematics talk and workshop for primary and secondary school children during Maths Week. Our speakers are Tiago Hirth and Jennifer Gallagher. Tiago is from the Ludus Association for recreational maths in Portugal, which is one of the top maths outreach groups in Europe. Jennifer is a postdoctoral researcher in ATU Galway.

Secondary School Students 10:00 – 11:30 Lecture for secondary school students (age approx 13-16) 250 spaces available

Tiago presents “Brain Teasers and puzzles, from the Middle Ages to modern-day science”. Can you match the wits of the Carolingian court? In this highly interactive talk, the audience will embark on a journey through time and space, one problem at a time. You’ll meet prominent scholars who shaped the mathematics curricula for centuries to follow, as well as others who simply revelled in the joy of mathematics. We’ll skip the textbooks and focus on the entertainment these thinkers found in mathematics.

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.

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.