Calculating Euler’s Constant (e)
Euler’s Number, written as e, is probably the second most famous mathematical constant after Pi. But what is Euler’s Number, and how do we calculate it?
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Well done! You’ve made it through over a decade of compulsory education, and from now on it’s up to you to choose what you study. You’ve probably given some thought to your future career, and your choice of subjects is likely to be based upon what you intend to do after leaving school. Read more!
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Maths Jobs in the Finance Sector – what do they involve?
Maths is used in a variety of ways in the finance sector and around 20% of maths graduates enter this field. Find out more about finance career options.
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How to ride the Wall of Death
Hugh Hunt, University of Cambridge The Wall of Death has been the most enigmatic dare-devil motorbike stunt for more than 100 years. Motorcyclists ride around the inside of a vertical wall, rather like a huge barrel, at speeds of around 30mph. Most Wall of Death “drums” are about 32 feet (10 metres) in diameter. There […]
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Joint degrees including mathematics
Choosing what to study at university can be hard. Lots of students choose to study joint degrees, where they study more than one subject.
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**Winners Announced** Famous Equation poster contest
In our new competition we want you to make a poster aimed at showcasing a famous equation.
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How can you use maths to produce a music video?
The American rock band OK Go are best known for their unusual music videos, often shot in one continuous take. The video of their single Here it Goes Again became a YouTube hit, featuring the band doing a choreographed dance on treadmills, and reaching over 50 million views before it was reposted.
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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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What is the best way to revise for a maths exam?
Training for a maths exam is a bit like training for a big running race – you can’t just read about the theory, you need to do as much practice as possible. Practicing past papers is the number one tip for revising for a maths exam.
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Contagion! Using mathematical models to save lives
It takes around four months to produce a new vaccine, meaning that when pandemic strikes, vaccines won’t be the first line of defence. Instead researchers rely on mathematical models which predict how a disease might spread.
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Careers in Maths: What is a Digital Processor System Engineer?
What will you do once you have finished your maths degree? One of the big challenges is actually being able to put a name to some of the jobs which are out there. Most technical job titles don’t contain the word maths or mathematician, even though they are suitable for people with maths degrees.
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Which Degree Courses need A-level Mathematics?
A-level Mathematics is one of the most widely accepted and respected subject choices by universities. Read about how it can enhance your course options.
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Celebrating Pi Day – Ludolph van Ceulen, another forgotten hero of Pi
We celebrate Pi day by looking at the life of Ludolph van Ceulen (1540-1610), a mathematician and fencing teacher who spent around 25 years of his life calculating Pi to 35 decimal places.
