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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Free Online General public Family
Proving the Obvious Untrue Maths talk and Pi hunting
Ulster University - Belfast Campus 25-51 York St, BelfastProving the Obvious Untrue Maths talk and Pi hunting with Prof. Colin Turner and Dr Mark McCartney from Ulster University. Venue: University of Ulster, Belfast Campus Audience: for 15-16 years students
Maths Week TV Mega Quiz with Franz Schlindwein | 5th class-1st year (ROI); P6 – Y8 (NI)
ONLINE EventWhere pupils in their own class, collaborate to work as one team, competing against hundreds of other classes from across the country. Last year we had more than 20,000 pupils participate in the Maths Week Mini and Mega Quiz events, simultaneously. The questions nurture collaboration and communication between classmates and as they are posed by video and not in written form, encourage all pupils to become actively involved. They are great fun too!
Maths Talk | Secondary Schools
ATU, Atlantic Technological University - Sligo Ash Lane, Sligo, SligoATU Sligo is holding a mathematics talk for primary and secondary school kids during Maths Week. The speaker, Dr. Fernando Blasco is a mathematician and lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, interested in recreational maths and magic. He uses magic to introduce the public to topics such as prime numbers, knot theory, sudoku, topology, number systems, mind games, calendars or quick calculation.
Why is this round moon so square? | Secondary
Prior to Kepler epicycles were used to predict the motion of the planets and their moons. This talk explores the potential motion of planets and moons that follow epicycles.
The maths of Juggling | Post-Primary
Dominican College, Porstewart 2 Strand Road,, Portstewart, Co. DerryJuggling has fascinated people for centuries. Seemingly oblivious to gravity, Colin Wright will keep several objects in the air at one time, and weave complex patterns that seem to defy analysis.
Instituto Cervantes -Maths and magic: an inseparable binomial | Secondary Schools
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 mesmerising 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.
Towards a New National Numeracy Strategy: Lessons from the literature – Dr Lorraine Harbison | Teachers
ONLINE EventIn this webinar, Dr Lorraine Harbison will share lessons from the literature on effective ways to develop and assess critical numeracy skills. She will also offer practical guidance and ideas applicable across all educational levels, from early years to post-primary.
Conquering Section B: Teaching Problem Solving in LC HL Maths with Shannon Ahren | Teachers
ONLINE EventIn this webinar, Shannon Ahren will discuss the importance of creating a classroom culture where discussion and mistake making is encouraged as well as present my tricks for improving students' attitudes towards problem-solving in maths. By the end of the webinar, teachers will have the tools they need to help their students succeed in Section B and beyond.
The Shape of Escape: The maths of Crowd Behaviour | Post Primary
ONLINE EventDr Aoife Hunt is a leading specialist in people movement and emergency planning. She has 15 years’ experience in the research and simulation of human behaviour and completed an award-winning PhD in evacuation modelling.
Careers in Maths and Data Science | Secondary
Dundalk Grammar SchoolCareers in Maths and Data Science with Jack McDonnell Audience: 5th Years Secondary School
Maths Enrichment Classes | Secondary schools
ATU, Atlantic Technological University - Sligo Ash Lane, Sligo, SligoATU Sligo is offering an extra-curricular Mathematics Enrichment Program for secondary school students commencing on Thursday October 5th 2023.
Maths Workshops for Parents of Children Aged 10-15
Tullamore Court Hotel Tullamore Court Hotel,O' Moore St, Tullamore, Co. OfflayBuild Your Confidence In Maths So You Can Help Your Child With Maths !! Did you struggle with maths at schools ? Are you worried your child will too ? These free workshops with Dr Aisling Twohill of DCU will help you to help your child with maths, building confidence and fun in maths and
The Maths of Juggling! With Colin Wright | Post Primary schools
Queens University Belfast Peter Frogatt Centre, BelfastColin Wright brings his spectacular juggling show to Queens University Belfast. Juggling has fascinated people for centuries. Seemingly oblivious to gravity, the skilled practitioner will keep several objects in the air at one time, and weave complex patterns that seem to defy analysis. In this talk the speaker demonstrates a selection of the patterns and
Careers in Maths and Data Science | Secondary
Dundalk Grammar SchoolCareers in Maths and Data Science with Dr Siobhan Connolly Kernan and Jack McDonnell Venue: Dundalk Secondary Schools
The Maths of Sport with Tom Crawford | 1st-3rd Years
Gate Theatre, Parnell SquareCan Maths teach you how to be a world class penalty taker, or help you gain a world record in athletics? At this fast paced entertaining presentation, Tom Crawford ( Aka Tom Rocks Maths) , Oxford University will show you the answer is YES! Come to the Gate Theatre to hear one of the most exciting young maths communicators.
Mathematics talk and Workshop | Secondary School
Theatre 1000, ATU Galway City Campus, Dublin Road, GalwayTiago presents “Brain Teasers and puzzles, from the Middle Ages to modern-day science”. Following this, Jennifer invites the students to a demonstration exploring the link between maths and music.
A Celebration of Maths Week at UCD 2023 | Secondary school
On-campus: UCD Belfield, UCD O' Brien Centre for Science, Lynch Theater F (SCIH 1.37)The UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics is organising an event in the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science to celebrate Maths Week on Friday 20 October 2023. The event is free of charge and can be booked by teachers only aimed at TY, 5th and 6th Year secondary school students.
The Maths of Sport with Tom Crawford | TY-6th Years
Gate Theatre, Parnell SquareCan Maths teach you how to be a world class penalty taker, or help you gain a world record in athletics? At this fast paced entertaining presentation, Tom Crawford ( Aka Tom Rocks Maths), Oxford University will show you the answer is YES! Come to the Gate Theatre to hear one of the most exciting young maths communicators.
Careers in Maths and Data Science | Secondary
Dundalk Institute of Technology Marshes Upper, Dundalk, Co. LouthCareers in Maths and Data Science with Colm Mulcahy Audience: 1st & 2nd Years Secondary School
Maths Workshop – Ocean of Mathematics | Secondary
Dundalk Grammar SchoolMaths Workshop - Ocean of Mathematics with Natalia Budarina Venue: Dundalk Secondary Schools