About this day
For A-level, IB, BTEC Level 3 and T Level maths students
Join us for the ultimate A-level maths enrichment day! Maths in Action brings an exciting day of interactive learning for students! Through engaging sessions led by top academics, industry leaders, and expert communicators, students will discover the power of maths beyond the classroom—from pure maths to real-world applications.
A special Exam Success session will provide students with expert strategies to boost confidence and exam performance. With live polls, quizzes, and plenty of opportunities to engage with speakers, this is maths like never before.
Host: Matthew Pritchard (STEM Communicator) Exam Session: Nicole Cozens
“A great day! Kept the students attention, without trivialising the content!”
– Tiffin School –
More speakers and sessions for this exciting event will be announced soon!
Programme & speakers
Pokémaths – the maths behind the video game Tom Crawford, University of Oxford
How many Pikachu’s does it take to power a lightbulb? How much does a Charizard eat? And why does the world of Pokémon seem to ignore the basic laws of physics? Dr Tom Crawford looks at the maths one of the world’s favourite video games.
About Dr Tom Crawford
Dr Tom Crawford, a mathematician at the University of Oxford, shares his love for maths through tomrocksmaths.com, showcasing favourite equations on Numberphile, and sporting maths tattoos (14 and counting).
Stats Important! Jennifer Visser-Rogers, Chief Scientific Officer
Jen has used statistics to answer all sorts of questions about topics such as climate change and medicine. In this talk, she’ll be taking you through three of the most important concepts in statistics as she looks at extreme weather events, pharmaceutical drug trials, and more.
About Professor Jennifer Visser-Rogers
Prof Jennifer Visser-Rogers is an experienced statistical consultant and a popular science communicator and presenter. With expertise in clinical trial methodologies, she combines high-calibre research and commercial insight to advance drug development, ensuring treatments align with market needs.
Untangling DNA Nicholas Jackson, University of Warwick
DNA molecules are long strands with a double helix structure, coiled up inside our cells, but what happens when these strands get tangled or knotted? Dr Nicholas Jackson will look at how mathematicians studying the geometry of knots have helped biologists understand how this coiling and uncoiling process works.
About Dr Nicholas Jackson
Dr Nicholas Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Mathematics and Economics at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on algebra and topology, with a particular interest in the mathematics of knots. He is actively involved in teaching, outreach, and public engagement.
How to knit a circle Alison Kiddle, Maths Communicator
Knitting has been an important part of clothing design and manufacture for hundreds of years, and is now a popular hobby for many people, not just grannies and aunties! But did you know that there’s mathematics within every stitch and garment? In this talk Alison will share some of the hidden mathematical ideas that are woven into the fibre arts. You’ll never look at a jumper the same way again!
About Alison Kiddle
Alison is a mathematician and educator from the East of England. As well as travelling round the UK and abroad to talk about maths, Alison designs puzzles, writes about maths, and creates mathematical art and craft.
The Decision Tea Tree Katherine Holmes, Maths and Science Communicator
Faced with 100 teas and a boiling kettle, how would you choose your perfect cup of tea? Join Dr Katherine Holmes as they explore how, when faced with tough decisions, our brains and computers use “decision trees” to sift through choices and reach the best solution. From everyday decisions to complex problems, find out how maths helps us narrow down options before the kettle goes cold.
About Dr Katherine Holmes
Dr Katherine Holmes is a Maths and Science Communicator and Trainer, Improviser, Public Speaker, LGBTQ+ Advocate and holds a mathematics PhD in Quantum Mechanics from Imperial College London.