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Public Talks in Mathematics

 Challenges and Rewards

 

 

 

On Wednesday 27 September 2017 there will be three public talks about being a mathematician at University. This event is aimed at promoting the Photographic Exhibition. After the talks there will be a tour of the Exhibition in the Edward Boyle Library and the winners of the Photo Competition will be announced.

The whole event is free and open to everyone.

 

 

Program:

Edward Boyle Library - Conference room

  • 3:00 – 3:30           Prof Louise Walker (The University of Manchester, UK) – "Inspiring the new generation of Mathematicians" (teaching focused)
  • 3:40 – 4:10            Dr Elizabeth Quaglia (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) – "A Crypto Journey" (research focused)
  • 4:10 – 4:30            Coffee Break
  • 4:30 – 5:00           Prof Karin Baur (Graz University, Austria) – "The path through a career in Mathematics" (work-life balance focused)

Edward Boyle Library - Foyer

  • 5:15 – 5:30             Photo Competition Prize Ceremony
  • 5:30 – 6:00           Tour of the Photo Exhibition and Networking Opportunities

School of Mathematics -  level 9

  • 6:00 – onwards    Wine Reception & Nibbles