About this day
Welcome to our GCSE Maths in Action day!
Join us for the ultimate maths enrichment day designed for KS4 students. Through five high-energy, interactive sessions, students will unlock the magic of mathematics, deepen their understanding of key principles and discover just how exciting maths can be.
Our incredible speakers—from leading academics to industry experts—will showcase the real-world applications and value of maths, in ways that will captivate and inspire.
With live polls, quizzes, and audience participation, this isn’t just a lecture—it’s an experience! Plus, our Exam Success session will equip students with expert strategies to excel in their exams. Join us at GCSE Maths in Action where maths comes to life!
“A well structured day with thought-provoking sessions!”
– Dame Alice Owen’s School-
Programme & speakers
A Mind for Maths Bobby Seagull MBE, Teacher, Author and Broadcaster
About Bobby Seagull MBE
Bobby is a former investment banker, chartered accountant and social entrepreneur turned maths teacher, author & TV broadcaster. After going viral on BBC’s University Challenge, he champions maths wherever he goes – from presenting BBC’s Monkman & Seagull Genius Guides (discussed trigonometry on prime time) to addressing the House of Lords (state of maths education) and even appearing on Netflix dating show Indian Matchmaking (teaching his Year 8 maths class).
Fractals: A Complete Guide Jamie Frost, Chief Mathematician at Dr Frost Learning
You might be familiar with fractals as intricate patterns we often see in nature. But why do they occur and how can we create them? We explore everything from fractals in movies, to common fractal types, to 2.5 dimensional objects, to curious paradoxes such as why Great Britain has infinite perimeter.
About Dr Jamie Frost
Jamie is the founder and Chief Mathematician at Dr Frost Learning, providing resources for mathematics teaching and an online homework setting platform. Catch him on TikTok for everything from ‘What mathematically is the squarest country?’ to Fibonacci numbers in running.
The unexpected maths of juggling Colin Wright, Mathematician and Juggler
Can maths really help you become a juggling pro? Maybe not quite—but it can definitely open your eyes to the surprising patterns behind the tosses and catches. Join mathematician Colin Wright for a lively, gravity-defying performance in our theatre, where he’ll reveal how maths was first used to understand juggling and how it continues to inspire new and creative patterns.
About Dr Colin Wright
Colin received his maths doctorate in 1990 from Cambridge University. While at Cambridge he also learned how to fire-breathe, unicycle, juggle and ballroom dance.
Maths of Crowd Flow Aoife Hunt, Professor of Crowd Safety and Security Science, University of Greenwich
Professor Aoife Hunt MBE has worked with the biggest venues in the world – from major festivals to sell-out football matches. She will share her insight into how maths can be applied to manage crowd flow, and the use of cutting-edge simulation models to predict crowd behaviour.
About Professor Aoife Hunt
Aoife is a leading specialist in crowd dynamics. She works with some of the biggest stadiums and events in the world, using mathematical methods to make sure that crowds are safe and secure.
Will the Real Bernoulli Please Stand Up? Chelsea Tucker, Mathematician, Artist and Maths Communicator
There are more Bernoullis in maths than Taylor Swift eras. This talk focuses on the Bernoulli behind Bernoulli’s Principle, explaining everything from Formula One aerodynamics to why shower curtains insist on sticking to you.
About Chelsea Tucker
Chelsea is a data science leader and maths communicator. On a mission to awaken or reignite curiosity, she creates maths content to intrigue, challenge, and marvel at, working with partners such as Aston Martin Formula One Team, TikTok, and Elemis.