Check below for Maths Week 2023 events!
This is a hybrid festival, please be sure to check the location, time and dates of all events before booking.
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Maths In The City – Dublin (All Ages)
Bank of Ireland College Green, DublinThe Maths Week team will be taking their live pop-up maths exhibit to the streets of Dublin this Maths Week. We will have shows and activities for all the family at the Bank of Ireland Plaza on College Green in the heart of Dublin city centre. Stop by for a taste of the lighter side
Have you got Maths Eyes Family/Community Projects or Initiatives Competition
Maths Week in collaboration between with TU Dublin and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and Dublin West Education Centre are running a special Have you got Maths Eyes Family/Community competition If you are running a family or community maths eyes initiative tell us what you did, who was involved
Hamilton Walk (The general public, second level students and staff, third level students and staff.)
Dunsink Observatory Castleknock, Dublin 15Title: Hamilton walk. Booking is essential with Fiacre Ó Cairbre at (01) 8223880 When: October 16 at 1 p.m. Where: Dunsink Observatory, Dublin 15. Audience: The general public, second level students and staff, third level students and staff. Description: The walk commemorates Hamilton's famous creation of a strange new number system, called Quaternions, on the banks of the
Munster Maths and Science Fair (All Ages)
Mallow GAA Complex Carrigoon, Mallow, Co. CorkThe Munster Maths and Science fair takes place on Sunday the 16th of October at the Mallow GAA Sports Complex from 11am to 4pm. This will be a great opportunity for the whole family to learn about Maths and Science!
Tour of “Tombs of distinguished mathematical scientists in Mount Jerome” led by Colm Mulcahy
Mount Jerome 158 Harold's Cross Rd, Harold's Cross, Dublin, D6W HY98, Dublin, LeinsterColm Mulcahy will lead the group on a historical walk, through the tombs of distinguished mathematical scientists including Jan Lukasiewicz (1878-1956) Percy Ludgate (1883–1922) Charles Jasper Joly (1864-1906) George Salmon (1819–1904) William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865) John Hewitt Jellett (1817–1888) Robert Perceval Graves (1810-1893) *For this event places are limited and booking is essential* Booking form - https://www.mathsweek.ie/2023/mountjerome/
MEI 9th Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland.
St Patricks Campus, DCU Drumcondra Rd Upper, Drumcondra, Dublin, DublinThe 9th Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland. A reminder for all educators that the 9th Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland will take place on the 13th and 14th of October 2023 at St. Patrick’s Campus, Dublin City University. This is an excellent opportunity to establish connections, share practices and
Maths In The City – Dublin |All Ages|
Bank of Ireland College Green, DublinJoin us from 12 – 4 pm on Saturday 14th October for Maths in the city. The Maths Week team will be taking their live pop-up maths exhibit to the streets of Dublin this Maths Week. We will have shows and activities for all the family at the Bank of Ireland Plaza on College Green
Maths in the City, Limerick | General Public
The Maths Week team will be taking their live pop-up maths exhibit to the streets of Limerick this Maths Week. We will have shows and activities for all the family in Limerick City Centre. Stop by for a taste of the lighter side!
Puzzle over coffee | General Public
Dundalk Institute of Technology Marshes Upper, Dundalk, Co. LouthVenue: DkIT Coffee Area PJ Carrolls Audience: General Public
Hamilton walk | General Public, Second level students and Staff, Third level students and Staff
Dunsink Observatory Castleknock, Dublin 15The walk commemorates Hamilton's famous creation of a strange new number system, called Quaternions, on the banks of the Royal Canal in Dublin on October 16, 1843. Quaternions now play a fundamental role in computer games and animation, special effects in movies, space navigation, physics, engineering and many other areas. The walk will retrace Hamilton's
Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Day lecture | General Public
Royal Irish Academy Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson St, Dublin, DublinJoin the Royal Irish Academy team for Hamilton Day on 16th October with Speaker Professor Wendelin Werner. A Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics, University of Cambridge, UK, for a session on "How surprisingly intricate are random structures?". Through this lecture, he will discuss how objects chosen randomly from a multitude of possibilities can exhibit unexpected
Puzzle over coffee | General Public
Dundalk Institute of Technology Marshes Upper, Dundalk, Co. LouthVenue: DkIT Coffee Area PJ Carrolls Audience: General Public
Maths in the City Cork | General Public
Central Library on Grand Parade. 57-61 Grand Parade, CorkJoin us from 3- 4.30 pm on Tuesday 17th October for Maths in the city of Cork. The Maths Week team will be taking their live pop-up maths exhibit to the outside Central Library on Grand Parade Cork this Maths Week. We will have puzzles, shows and games for all the family. No Booking Required.
Puzzle over coffee | General Public
Dundalk Institute of Technology Marshes Upper, Dundalk, Co. LouthVenue: DkIT Coffee Area PJ Carrolls Audience: General Public
Its Not Magic – It’s science you don’t see – Part 6 | Adults, Online
ONLINE EventAnother session of apparent magic that teaches basic science principles if you know what is happening! David, Adrian, Paul and Rute will bring you more examples that you can use in lessons, with others sharing some of their best examples too.
Instituto Cervantes -Maths and magic: an inseparable binomial | General Public
Instituto Cervantes (Dublín) - Auditórium Lincoln House, 6-16 Lincoln Place, Dublin, DublinDelve into the fascinating world of mathematics, exploring its ubiquitous presence, from practical applications such as cryptography to mesmerizing tricks involving numbers, cards, and ropes. Renowned mathematician and magician, Dr. Fernando Blasco, will lead this engaging performance, known for his dedication to science outreach and the integration of math into culture.
Puzzle over coffee | General Public
Dundalk Institute of Technology Marshes Upper, Dundalk, Co. LouthVenue: On campus at DkIT, Coffee Area in PJ Carrolls Audience: General Public
Maths Week Family Scavenger Hunt | Family
ONLINE EventJoin the Maths week team for a fun, collaborative and energetic scavenger hunt that will have you competing with other families. The challenges are designed to accommodate all ages and abilities and creativity is highly recommended.
Maths Stand-Puzzles and Games — DOJOMor
Dundalk Institute of Technology Marshes Upper, Dundalk, Co. LouthA morning full of activities! - 3D Bubble Shapes Activity - Mathematical Magic Cards - Maths Week Ireland's Games and puzzles - Multiplication with Mala (Playdough) - Monthy Python Games Venue: On campus at DkIT in PJ Carrolls Audience: General Public
Celebration of Mind at the Botanic Gardens | General Public
National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, Dublin 9On the last day of Maths Week and as part of the Halloween festival, Maths Week Ireland visits the Botanic Gardens in Dublin. This Celebration of Mind event is part of a worldwide effort to celebrate the work of Martin Gardner – prolific writer of puzzle books. There will be a wide variety of maths demonstrations, puzzles, mazes, maths tricks, and much more.