by Fionnuala / from London / BSc Mathematics and Statistics/ 4th Year (UG) Who would have thought that I would finally make it to the end of my Maths degree at University of Edinburgh? Not even a global pandemic could stop me! It’s been quite the whirlwind journey, filled with difficult formulas, eye-opening theories, and […]

This year, the School of Mathematics once again participated in the Edinburgh International Science Festival, hosting three distinct and unique events that proved hugely popular for a variety of ages and audiences.   National Museum of Scotland Activities Student members of the Mathematics Outreach Team, coordinated by our Mathematics Engagement Officer Francesca Iezzi, hosted a […]

Established in 2021, the School of Mathematics runs an annual Operational Research (OR) Challenge open to undergraduates across the UK. The purpose of the challenge is to introduce students to the field of OR, as it is not often included in undergraduate curriculum, and showcase the broad range of practical problems that can be solved […]

Earlier this month, we ran a successful workshop with National Grid ESO, hosted at the Bayes Centre. The workshop was delivered through the EPSRC IAA Partnership Development scheme as part of establishing connections with National Grid ESO’s new AI Centre of Excellence. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss a range of data and decision-making […]

by Jena | from Vietnam | BSc Mathematics and Business | 1st Year (UG) When it comes to university, I think the scariest part is it’s mostly about independent learning and of course, doing the readings! In my Introduction to Linear Algebra course, students are required to do the readings before each lecture, which is […]