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New research models the dispersion of pollutants in the streets of Manhattan

Published: Thursday, 13 October 2016 Tags: Applied Mathematics outreach

New research by Prof Jacques Vanneste of the School of Mathematics and Alexandra Tzella, formerly a postdoctoral researcher in the School and now a lecturer at the University of Birmingham, explains how pollutants would navigate streets in urban areas.

Filming begins for School's first MOOC

Published: Thursday, 21 July 2016 Tags: Statistics outreach

Filming has begun for the School of Mathematics' first Massive Open Online Course.

First Edinburgh Maths Circle a Success

Published: Thursday, 2 June 2016 Tags: outreach

The first Edinburgh Maths Circle, organised by the Maths Outreach team, was a great success with over 250 visitors.

Mathematics Engagement Officer featured on BBC radio

Published: Monday, 22 February 2016 Tags: international outreach

Mairi Walker, Mathematics Engagement Officer, was featured on the BBC World Service radio programme More or Less, talking about measuring the coastline of Great Britain.

Vacancy in the School for a Mathematics Engagement Officer

Published: Friday, 11 September 2015 Tags: jobs outreach

Please apply online via our vacancy website.

Mathematics Engagement Officer

Vacancy Ref: : 034224 Closing Date : 07-Oct-2015

Contact Person : Karen Downie Contact Number : 0131 650 ...

Maths student wins William Darling Memorial Prize

Published: Tuesday, 18 August 2015 Tags: undergraduate outreach

Martina Matrtajová, a 4th year undergraduate in Mathematics and Business, has been awarded the prestigious William Darling Memorial Prize by the University of Edinburgh.

Evenings of Enlightenment - new public lecture series

Published: Monday, 27 April 2015 Tags: Mathematical Physics outreach

A new cross-disciplinary lecture series called "Evenings of Enlightenment" celebrating the 2015 International Year of Light is about to begin!

Statistical crime fighters: improving forensic science

Published: Friday, 17 April 2015 Tags: Statistics outreach

A version of a School of Mathematics REF impact case study by Prof Aitken accessible to the general public

The Queen's unexpected interest in maths

Published: Thursday, 16 April 2015 Tags: outreach

Sir Michael Atiyah OM, a member of the School, attended the Order of Merit lunch at Windsor Castle yesterday : number 14 in the photo. A Times editorial today noted the Queen's "unexpected interest in maths". Two of ...

Valentine's Day with a twist (or two) + Edinburgh Mathematical Society Popular Lecture by Tadashi Tokieda 20 February

Published: Friday, 13 February 2015 Tags: Topology outreach

The Cambridge topologist Tadashi Tokieda will be giving the Edinburgh Mathematical Society Popular Lecture at 4.30PM on Friday, 20th February in Lecture Theatre 2 of the Appleton Tower.

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