Understanding plant growth with the help of mathematics
How mathematics is used to measure plant growth and to create mathematical models that can imitate and predict growth using Hookes law.
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Measuring the weather
Find out how maths is used to help aircraft in measuring the wind and how it helps make accurate predictions about the weather.
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Who employs mathematicians?
Maths graduates may not always be aware of the various employment opportunities available to them. Below we offer a list of employer websites divided into several categories. This list is just a sample of the organisations who employ graduates with mathematical skills. There are many more. Accountancy | Aerospace & Defence | Automotive | Biosciences […]
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Five famous female Mathematicians
You may not have heard about many famous female mathematicians. This is because until relatively recently it wasn't easy for women to go to university, let alone have a career in science or mathematics. Despite this, there have been women throughout history who have made great discoveries and many more making great discoveries today. Hypatia […]
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Calculus, analysis, and dynamical systems
Analysis is the study of how things change on a small scale. Dynamics is an extremely broad area of mathematics, and has many applications in the real world.
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Practical Applications of Algebra
It's easy to think of algebra as an abstract notion that has no use in real life. Understanding the history and the practical applications of algebra that are put into use every day might make you see it a little differently. The main idea behind algebra is to replace numbers (or other specific objects) by […]
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Tesco-IMA Maths Career Information Day
I attended the Tesco-IMA Maths Career Information day event in London. As a third-year student, I have no idea what I want to do after graduating, so I thought it would be a good idea to attend, even if I don’t end up applying to Tesco. At the beginning of the event, we enjoyed some […]
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An Interview with Maria Bruna – L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellow
Maria Bruna is the first mathematician to win a L’Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland for Women in Science Fellowship. She is a Junior Research Fellow an Affiliate Researcher.
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9 Maths skills you need to win the Great British Bake Off
Maths skills play a big role in baking. Learn how Bake Off contestants use maths to boost their bakes and beat the competition.
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Advancing medical imaging with the help of mathematics
Mathematics is improving the quality of medical imaging, allowing doctors to predict what they will find when they carry out surgery with greater accuracy.
