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You might already be thinking about your future, but have you thought about the part maths could play? No matter how the world changes, maths will always be at the heart of life. Quite simply, maths not only helps you understand the world, it also opens up a world of opportunities! Read more!

Careers profiles

Careers profiles

The range of careers open to STEM graduates is very broad indeed. To give you an idea, we have put together a collection of personal career profiles of STEM graduates

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  • Advancing the Digital Arts

    Advancing the Digital Arts

    The Computer Generated Images [cgi] that are now an essential part of movies and computer games would be impossible without the underlying mathematics. And so would the design process which lies at the heart of almost anything you buy or use  these days. Look around you. Cars, buildings, aeroplanes, mobile phones and tech of any […]

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  • Famous Equation poster contest **Winners Announced**

    Famous Equation poster contest **Winners Announced**

    Thank you to everyone who sent in an entry for our Famous Equation contest. We had over 250 posters to judge and the standard was very high.   See if you are a winner!   Years 7 – 8 Winner Rubab Imran Preston Muslim Girls High School Years 9 – 11 Winner Aimee Sharp Thomas […]

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  • Would you trust a Driverless Car?

    Would you trust a Driverless Car?

    Staying safe with the help of mathematics Would you ever choose to travel in a driverless car, or cross a road containing cars driven by computers? You would need to feel fully confident that driverless vehicles can safely deal with every possible scenario. A driverless car needs to make the right decisions on a morning […]

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  • Maths of Space Poster Competition 2019

    Maths of Space Poster Competition 2019

    Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landings It is fifty years since the first Moon Landings. To celebrate this incredible moment, we want you to make a poster aimed at showing people some of the amazing Maths of Space. Your poster can be about any aspect of the ‘Maths of Space’ – you don’t […]

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  • Maths Careers / Citi Money Gallery poster competition **Now Closed**

    Competition Winners 11 – 13  Winner Ellie Pennell, Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Cheshire. 14 – 16 Winner Hannah Uzzell, Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Cheshire. 17 – 19 Winner Hafsa Fahim 11 – 13  Honourable Mentions Lizzy Lomas, Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Cheshire. Daisy Hickman, Sandbach High School and […]

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  • *Winners Announced* Hidden Maths Poster Competition 2019

    *Winners Announced* Hidden Maths Poster Competition 2019

    Thank you to everyone who entered. We received over 170  entries and it took a while to decide on the winners. Scroll down to see if you are a winner! Winning Posters Years 7 – 8 Freddie Williamson Beechwood Park School Years 9 – 11 Grace Robinson Barnard Castle School Years 12 – 13 Tilly […]

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  • **Winners announced** Create an Infographic – MathsCareers Citi Money Gallery poster competition

    **Winners announced** Create an Infographic – MathsCareers Citi Money Gallery poster competition

    Thank you to everyone who entered. We received over 120  entries and it took a while to decide on the winners. Scroll down to see if you are a winner!   Years 7 – 8 Winner Aliza Alam Preston Muslim Girls School   Years 9 – 11 Winner Nicole Roman Kingsbury High School   Years […]

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  • *Winners Announced* Hidden Maths Poster Competition 2019

    *Winners Announced* Hidden Maths Poster Competition 2019

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  • Ideas for Maths Themed Days Out

    Ideas for Maths Themed Days Out

    You could be a maths teacher looking for ideas for a school trip, or you might be an enthusiastic parent or pupil who wants to find some maths on their day off. We hope that you will find inspiration in this list of maths themed days out. Maths and History Mathematics has a long and […]

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  • The Maths of Castles and Forts

    The Maths of Castles and Forts

    Throughout history people have needed to defend themselves against enemy attack, and in the UK this has led to the building of many castles and forts. Maths can help in both making castles easier to defend and also in making them look good. Early Hill Forts – what is the best shape? If you are […]

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  • The maths of shrinkflation – how your food could be getting smaller

    The maths of shrinkflation – how your food could be getting smaller

    You might have noticed how your chocolate bars have been getting smaller but have stayed roughly the same price. This is called shrinkflation – it is a cunning way of raising prices without actually raising the price of the product you are buying off the shelf. It is only when you sit down and do […]

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  • The Rice and Chessboard Legend

    The Rice and Chessboard Legend

    An ancient legend about some rice and a chessboard goes as follows: “A wise old ruler wanted to reward his servant for an act of extraordinary bravery. The servant said: ‘Master I ask you for just one thing. Take your chessboard and place on the first square one grain of rice. On the first day […]

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