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Maths Week June NewsletterClonmel Junction Arts Festival, SPRAOI Street Arts Festival, Bridges Galway, How do you use Maths, Upcoming Conferences
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Dear Maths Friends, As schools close around the island we would like to highlight some fun maths activities happening over the summer and remind you to expect Maths Week posters and updates in the first week of September.
In the meantime, enjoy the summer break
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Eoin Gill, Maths Week Founder |
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Visit Maths Museums
If you are on holidays in any major city, there is probably a science centre to visit which will have loads of STEM fun for all the family and most of them have good maths activities. On the island of Ireland we have Blackrock Castle and Lifetime Lab in Cork, Birr Castle in Offaly, the Explorium - the Sports and Science Centre Dublin, Armagh Planetarium and W5 in Belfast. In Britain there is of course the Science Museum London, with a speical mathematics area. Most of the major cities have a science centre. There are a number of dedicated maths centres in the world. In New York there is MoMath - the National museum of Mathematics in Manhattan. In Germany there are many science museums with the Mathematikum in Giessen dedicated to Mathematics. If you are in or near Barcelona there is the great friends of Maths Week MMACA - Maths Museum of Catelonia. If you visit any of these maybe you could send us a review? |
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Clonmel Junction Festival11 July | 11am - 4pmAbbey St Car Park, Clonmel
The Maths Week and CALMAST team will spark curiousity and encourage creative thinking at the Clonmel Junction Arts Festival on 10 July with hands-on activities and puzzles. Come test your mind with STEM activities for all ages! |
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Waterford SPRAOI
31 July - 2 August
Have some fun with Maths puzzles at the Spraoi International Street Arts Festival! |
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SPRAOI is back in Waterford to welcome you for three days of exceptional street carnival entertainment! The Maths Week team will take over Cathedral Square with Maths activities and puzzles, and we invite everyone to test their problem solving and critical thinking skills through fun games. |
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Galway - Bridges
Family Day 8 August
Some of the world’s most exciting art-maths practitioners will be at the International Bridges Festival Family Day in Galway 13:00-17:00 |
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The Maths Week team will be there with a variety of maths-art activities for all ages including our popular Mary Boole Curve Stitching Activity. See more about Bridges conference below. |
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Show us how YOU use Maths!
As we begin to prepare for Maths Week 2026 celebrations in October, we’d like to hear how you use Maths! Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or a community member, we’d like to hear how you use Maths in your life.
HOW? Record a short video of yourself telling us how you use Maths and send it to us at MathsWeek.WD@setu.ie. You can also send us a message if you’re not comfortable with video.
By sending in a submission, you grant us permission to use your contribution in a video about how people use Maths as Festival promotion. |
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Hosted by the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)MATRIX x IMAGINARY 2026 lands in New York City from 18-21 July, 2026! This conference will gather exhibit designers, museum founders, and maths outreach innovators from around the globe. It includes panel talks, exhibits, networking, and a truly New York experience. |
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MATRIX x IMAGINARY is a great opportunity for those interested in those interested in maths exhibits, outreach, or creative maths programming. Registration is now open on the MATRIX x IMAGINARY website. If you are visiting NYC at any time be sure to visit MoMath the Museum of Mathematics. |
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| Bridges and Galway 2026 Mathematics and the Arts
The goal of the Bridges Organization is to foster research, practice, and new interest in mathematical connections to art, music, architecture, and culture. The annual Bridges conference will be held at the University of Galway on 5-8 August, 2026. The conference brings together mathematicians and artists for mutual exchange and inspiration, including talks, research papers, workshops, exhibitions, and performances.
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| This year the IMS is celebrating its 50th year. Read about the origins of the Irish Mathematical Society HERE |
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Irish Maths Society MeetingThe annual meeting of the Irish Mathematical Society (IMS) will be hosted by the School of Mathematics at Trinity College Dublin on 26-28th August. This marks the 50th Anniversary of IMS.
Confirmed speakers for this year's meeting include: Vincent Bouchard, Univ. of Alberta David Conlon, Caltech Christian Ketterer, NUI Maynooth
If you plan to attend the conference, follow the registration link on the IMS page. |
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IMTA Irish Maths Teachers Association2026 Conference19 September Tullamore
IMTA is holding its annual conference in the Tullamore Court Hotel. There will be the usual range of keynote speakers, workshops and display stands. Among the speakers is the very popular Craig Barton of MrBartonMaths.com |
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NI Maths Teachers Association2026 Conference26 September Lisburn
NIMTA is holding its second conference on 26th September in Lisburn, aimed at Post Primary Maths teachers. In addition to the keynote presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to attend two or three workshops (approximately 40-45 minutes each) led by local teachers and educators.
Attendees interested in attending the conference can learn more on the NIMTA Facebook Page. If you have developed your practice or learnt something helpful in recent years, you can also register your interest in leading a workshop. |
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Don’t forget the dates for Maths Week |
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If you would like to share any news, resources, of events with us, or if you have feedback on this newsletter, please email us at mathsweek.wd@setu.ie |
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