The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) is holding a one day conference on mathematics and its applications for the present day on 24 April 2008 at The Institute of Actuaries, Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn, London.
The aim of the conference is to bring together people with an interest in mathematics and its applications to consider current issues in the subject. The conference topics will cover mathematics education at school and higher levels; research topics in mathematics; and industrial applications of mathematics. These topics will be of interest to both mathematicians and those working with mathematicians as the presentations will address the impact of the work rather than emphasise its technical nature. The conference will give an opportunity for informal and formal discussion between people who are interested in a variety of areas in mathematics.
Programme
- 10.00 - Opening: David Abrahams
- 10.10 - Keynote speech: tbc
- 10.50 - Mathematics in the Finance Industry: Andrew Smith
- 11.30 - Coffee
- 11.50 - Research: Paul Glendinning
- 12.25 - NCETM current work and issues: Celia Hoyles
- 13.00 - Lunch
- 13.50 - Raising public awareness of mathematics: Marcus Du Sautoy
- 14.30 - Research: Oliver Jensen
- 15.10 - Tea
- 15.30 - Raising awareness of possible careers in mathematics: CRAC Robin Mellors Bourne
- 16.10 - Current issues facing mathematics how can members help?: Nigel Steele/Chris Greenough (tbc)/Les Mustoe
- 16.50 - Concluding remarks: David Abrahams
- 17.00 - Reception
Registration
Registration is now open at
http://online.ima.org.uk. Please use 'try to find me' when registering for the on-line registration system, this will avoid duplicates on our database. IMA members will only be able to receive reduced rates if they have found themselves this way.
Alternatively you can register for the conference by e-mailing
sammi.lauesen@ima.org.uk. Space at the conference is limited, following 2007s sell-out event please register early to avoid disappointment.