Outreach

The School of Mathematics is committed not only to doing great new research, but also to telling people about it.

Our enthusiastic staff and students strive to communicate the beauty of mathematics to a broad audience in a variety of settings, including workshops for local school students and events at the Edinburgh Science Festival.

We want to show people that mathematics is more than just facts and figures, or a subject in school: it's an activity open to all, and one that can be exciting, rewarding, fun, and social, as well as useful.

For families and students

We provide opportunities for families and individual students to engage with mathematics outside the classroom.

For general audiences

We want to share the magic of mathematics with as many people as possible. In collaboration with external partners, we contribute to many activities that are free and open to the public.

For schools

We organize a wide range of events throughout the year including talks, workshops, exhibits, and hands-on activities.

Meet the team

The Mathematics Outreach Team is our dedicated team of staff and students who are committed to organising and delivering high-quality mathematics outreach activities.