The Annual Manchester Interdisciplinary Mathematics Undergraduate Conference hosted by the Department of Mathematics, University of Manchester was held on Thursday 11th April and Friday 12th April 2024.
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Many thanks to all those who attended!
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The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) exists to support the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications and to promote and enhance mathematical culture in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for the public good. It is the professional and learned society for qualified and practising mathematicians, with a membership of over 5,000 comprising of mathematicians from all sectors, as well as those with an interest in mathematics
The London Mathematical Society (LMS) is the UK’s learned society for mathematics. Its purpose is the advancement, dissemination and promotion of mathematical knowledge, both nationally and internationally.
We are excited to announce that MIMUC 2024 will feature a talk from author Simon Singh!
Get your ticket here.
About MIMUC 2024
Welcome to the Manchester Interdisciplinary Mathematics Undergraduate Conference (MIMUC)!
This year, we're excited to host over 100 taught students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering and beyond for a vibrant and enriching two-day event.
MIMUC is more than just a conference; it's a celebration of the curious and innovative spirit of students in STEM. Our mission is to enhance the academic journey of undergraduate and Masters students at the University of Manchester by promoting interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Prepare to be inspired by a lineup of plenary speakers, including author and film-maker Simon Singh. Look out for our faculty and alumni panels: a great chance to ask questions and consider your future career.
Students, this is your stage! We warmly invite you to present mathematical topics that fascinate you – it's the heart of our conference! Your inspiration can be something interesting you learned in a module, a captivating fact you stumbled upon, or even your own research. For guidance and inspiration in crafting your presentation, explore our specially curated speaker resources.
As part of our exciting program, you'll also have access to industry talks and panel sessions. Here, experts reveal how mathematics is woven into the fabric of their professional lives. Plus, our research and alumni panels offer you the chance to engage with leaders in the field.
But that's not all! At MIMUC, we believe in the power of connection. Take advantage of the numerous networking opportunities with fellow students, industry professionals, and University of Manchester alumni. A special social event (TBA) will be the perfect backdrop for making new friends and sharing ideas.
Additionally, get ready for a bit of friendly competition! This year's MIMUC will include a fun and engaging contest.
So, bring your A-game and let your mathematical skills shine.
Get ready for an event that's as enjoyable as it is enlightening!
Organisers
Dr Holly Barker | Lecturer in Mathematics
Dr Rose Wagstaffe | Lecturer in Mathematics
Dr Alejandra Vicente Colmenares | Teaching Fellow in Mathematics
Dr Mary Moschou | Teaching Fellow in Mathematics
Dr Neil Morrison | Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
Dr Cesare G. Ardito | Lecturer in Mathematics
Masnuna Chowdhury | BSc Actuarial Science and Mathematics
Kai Prince | PhD Student in Mathematics
Neve Keable | BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Placement Year
Jasmine Hewitt | MMath Mathematics
Aneurin Quinn | MMath Mathematics
Lu Stratford | BSc Mathematics with German
Jonty Male | MMath Mathematics
Ansar Adibay | BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics
Samuel Furr | BSc Mathematics
... and many more volunteers!
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Programme 2024
A detailed programme is available here!
Thursday 11th April
Alan Turing Building
11:00 - 11:30
Registration
11:30 - 11:40
Welcome Talk
(Frank Adams 1/2)
11:40 - 12:20
NICHOLA ROBERTS
(Frank Adams 1/2)
12:20 - 13:00
Lunch
(ATB Kitchen and bridge area)
Pizza will be provided for lunch.
13:00 - 14:00
(Frank Adams 1/2)
14:00 - 14:40
KATE O'BRIEN
(Frank Adams 1/2)
14:40 - 14:45
Break
(ATB Kitchen and bridge area)
14:45 - 15:30
Academic Panel
(Frank Adams 1/2)
15:30 - 16:00
Networking Session
(Frank Adams 1/2)
Tea, coffee, pastries and soft drinks will be provided.
16:00 - 18:00
(Frank Adams 1/2)
Friday 12th April
Alan Turing Building and University Place
11:00 - 11:10
Registration
11:10 - 11:50
STAMO GEORGIEV
(ATB G_1.07)
11:50 - 12:50
(ATB G_1.07)
12:50 - 14:00
Lunch
(ATB Kitchen and bridge area)
Pizza will be provided for lunch.
14:00 - 14:45
Industry Panel
(University Place Theatre A)
14:45 - 15:00
Networking Session
(University Place 5.205)
Tea, coffee, biscuits and soft drinks will be provided.
15:00 - 16:00
(University Place 5.205)
16:00 - 16:45
SIMON SINGH: MIMUC Special Event
(University Place Theatre A)
16:45 - 17:00
Prize-giving Ceremony
(University Place Theatre A)
18:00
Social Event and Quiz
(Student's Union)
See the Social Event tab at the top of the page for more details
Student Talks
The deadline for abstract submission has now passed and we have finalised our list of student speakers. Thank you to everyone who applied to give a talk!
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As well as the exciting plenary talks and panels, we are giving students the opportunity to give a student talk at MIMUC 2024. The best student talks will win prizes!
Students will be given the stage to deliver a presentation on a topic of their choice. Your inspiration could be something interesting you learned in a course unit, project work you've undertaken as part of your degree, or even your own research! We are hoping for topics to be as wide-ranging as possible, but there should be some mathematical component to your talk.
Students presentations will be 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes for questions and should be appropriate for a broad audience including undergraduate students from a range of disciplines.
We will be awarding the following prizes...
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The prizes for Best Student Talks
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First Place (£150 Amazon voucher)
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Second Place (£100 Amazon voucher)
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Third Place (£50 Amazon voucher)
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The prize for the best talk by a foundation year or first year student (£50 Amazon voucher)
Plenary Speakers
Here is our incredible lineup of distinguished speakers who will be giving plenary talks at MIMUC, including the much-anticipated Simon Singh!
Nichola Roberts
Nichola works as a data scientist for Connex One in NLP. Currently Nichola is working on LLMs, and how to use them to deliver value to our clients.
Nichola will be giving a talk on the challenges of working with LLMs in production.
Kate O'Brien
Kate O’Brien is an artist, educator, researcher, and minor mathematician. She holds a BA in mathematics and philosophy from Yale University and a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Having recently finished a PhD exploring the mathematical practices of textile artists, she currently works as a postdoctoral researcher in mathematics education at the University of Manchester.
Stamo Georgiev
Quant at Man Group - developing and improving high-performant alpha models, BSc Mathematics from UoM, Gold Medalist from Math Competitions like Harvard-MIT Math Tournament, European Cup and more. ​ ​
Simon Singh
Simon Singh, author and film-maker, discusses how he turned the story of Fermat’s Last Theorem into a best-selling book and an award-winning documentary.
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Tickets for Simon Singh's talk are available here.
Academic Panel
Interested in a career in academia? The academic panel session will be a chance for you to ask our panel about their careers, their research, and their teaching.
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Michael O'Donoghue Lecturer in the Manchester Institute of Education and Programme Director for the University's PG Certificate in Higher Education
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Radha Kessar Professor in Pure Mathematics
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Charlotte Charlton PhD Student
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Calum Hughes PhD Student
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Jenny Sexton Teaching Fellow
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Vahagn Aslanyan Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Fellow in the Department of Mathematics
Industry Panel
Find out about the industries in which mathematics is used. Learn from a variety of alumni and industry experts; discover some careers you may not have considered.
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Zöe Fassam TEP CTA Assistant Tax Manager
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Rachel Beattie Co-founder, Careaux
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Suvineet Singh Software Engineer
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Adam Jorgensen Senior Data Engineer
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Sarah Polland Deputy Head of Department, North Halifax Grammar School
Competition
Students have the opportunity to take part in a quick, fun and thought-provoking contest!
The winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.
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For further information, go to Competition.