The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) is the UK's learned and professional society for mathematics and its applications.
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Christopher Zeeman Medal 2026 | Call for Nominations
Nomination deadline: 1 March 2026
The Zeeman Medal is the UK award dedicated to recognising excellence in the communication of mathematics. Nominations invited.
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📍 IMA Mathematics Anxiety International Conference 2026
Join us in Cambridge for a 2.5-day interdisciplinary event exploring the causes, contexts, and solutions to mathematics anxiety - from early education to lifelong learning. ima.org.uk/24021/ima-mathema…
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📢 Join us for a special, online event as IMA President Professor Hannah Fry @FryRsquared delivers her Presidential Address: Making Sense of Cancer – Communicating Difficult Statistics to the Public.
Wed 19 November 25, 15:00-16:30, free registration.
ima.org.uk/27831/making-sens…
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🎉 Congratulations to Dr Alun Owen who has been awarded the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal 2025 in recognition of his significant and sustained contribution to the teaching of mathematical sciences at university-level.
🔗 Read more: ima.org.uk/26797/dr-alun-owe…
#IMA #MathsEd
ALT Portrait photograph of Alun Owen from the shoulders up, smiling against a white background.
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📣 New statement from the IMA, LMS & RSS on assessment in the mathematical sciences:
We call on universities to support departments in designing diverse, discipline-appropriate assessments, retaining invigilated exams to uphold academic integrity.
🔗ima.org.uk/26817/statement-o…
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Historian of mathematics @snezanalawrence will be presenting a fascinating history of #Mathematics from ancient times through to present day on 26 June at Waterstones, Gower Street, promoting her new book 'A Little History of Mathematics'. Check it out!
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Loughborough University are hosting a workshop: The Queer Experience in Mathematics. 🏳️🌈
Bringing together LGBTQ+ mathematicians in the UK to build community, inspire, and support early-career connections. 2 July 2025 #LGBTQinSTEM #Maths #PrideMonth #pride
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Take Your Career to the Next Level with the IMA Careers Development Platform. Whether you're looking to build new skills, explore career paths, or plan your next move, the IMA Careers Development Platform is designed to support you every step of the way.
ima.org.uk/support/ima-caree…
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We can’t wait for The #BigBangFair! Get stuck in with hands-on STEM fun and inspiration. Mark your calendars for 17 to 19 June at the NEC in Birmingham. Come along and say hello if you're attending! #STEM
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The IMA can help you on your way to becoming a Chartered Mathematician📈The CMath designation represents professional excellence in mathematics. If you're a practicing mathematician committed to advancing knowledge - elevate your career today!
ima.org.uk/becoming-chartere…
#Mathematics
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Join us for the IMA Gold Medal Lecture 2025 – ‘Applied Mathematics in a Changing World’ presented by Professor I. David Abrahams CMath FIMA FRSE, recipient of the 2024 IMA Gold Medal.
Wednesday 25 June 2025, 18:30 at The Royal Society, London
ima.org.uk/26461/ima-gold-me…
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Mathematics thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, just like the communities we celebrate during Pride Month. From the symmetry in geometric patterns to the infinite possibilities in equations, mathematics reminds us that every perspective matters.
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🌈 Celebrating Pride Month 🌈
At the IMA, we champion an environment where everyone belongs, regardless of background, identity, or orientation. This month, we honour the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM and reaffirm our commitment to equity, representation & progress.
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Universities are invited to nominate a student for this year's IMA National Best Maths Project Competition 2025. This prestigious national celebration recognises the most outstanding undergraduate project work in Maths, Statistics & OR, deadline 4 July ima.org.uk/26657/ima-nationa…
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For those planning to attend 'How Can Mathematics Help Us Keep the World Clean?' on 13 May at University of Greenwich: Please note that this talk has now been cancelled due to illness.
Join the IMA London Branch at the University of Greenwich on Tuesday, 13 May for ‘How Can Mathematics Help Us Keep the World Clean?’, an in-person talk by Professor Ian Griffiths FIMA (University of Oxford) ima.org.uk/26352/how-can-mat…
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ECM Seminar: Tomorrow’s Mathematicians Today 2025 Best Presentation Winners - this online event is on 19 June from 4pm. Review abstracts and register your free place via myIMA ima.org.uk/26431/ecm-seminar… #earlycareer
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Join the IMA London Branch at the University of Greenwich on Tuesday, 13 May for ‘How Can Mathematics Help Us Keep the World Clean?’, an in-person talk by Professor Ian Griffiths FIMA (University of Oxford) ima.org.uk/26352/how-can-mat…
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Biological and healthcare models are being increasingly used in decision making and are on track to revolutionise personalised healthcare. Read the new #PhilTransA theme issue ‘Uncertainty quantification for healthcare and biological systems Part 2’:
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