Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses at the University of Southampton

Over fifty year 9 pupils from 20 schools in Hampshire are taking part in the Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses hosted by the University of Southampton. In this year’s series pupils will be exploring a range of topics such as mathematical optimisation, codes, cosmology and computer graphics.

Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses are designed to encourage, inspire and engage young people in the art and practice of mathematics. The highly interactive sessions introduce students to aspects or applications of maths which may not usually be covered in the school curriculum, and open young people’s eyes to the excitement, beauty and real-world value of mathematics.

This series of five Mathematics Masterclasses has been arranged and coordinated by Ruth Edwards (University of Southampton), Gillian Eacott (Amery Hill School) and David Creed (Henry Beaufort school).

Ruth Edwards said: “We are delighted that so many pupils are keen to enjoy the pleasure of doing mathematics in their free time. The Mathematics Masterclasses offer them the opportunity to explore the wider applications of mathematics and how it is used in the real world. ”