Mathsweek Ireland promotion 2016

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities

Description

As part of the promotion of our MathsWeek Ireland 2016 event (Julia Robinson Maths  Festival) we were interviewed by NVTV. This included a discussion of the importance of mathematics and the career opportunities available for maths graduates. The festival was opened by the Lord Mayor of Belfast.

Period21 Oct 2016

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleNVTV interview: Julia Robinson Maths Festival
    Degree of recognitionRegional
    Media name/outletNVTV
    Media typeTelevision
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date21/10/2016
    DescriptionThis event was held at QUB as part of Mathsweek Ireland. Julia Robinson Mathematics Festivals inspire students to explore the richness and beauty of mathematics through activities that encourage collaborative, creative problem-solving. The first Festival was hosted by Google in 2007, subsequent festivals were hosted by Pixar and a range of schools and universities across the world. This was the first time the festival was held in the UK.
    PersonsDaniel Dundas, Andrew Brown