Royal Institution/Bristol Masterclasses 2025

13 Jan 2025, by ablahatherell in Sponsored events

1 February 2025 – 22 March 2025

University of the West of England, Bristol, UK

Supported by The Heilbronn Institute Small Grants Scheme

The Royal Institution Masterclass programme opens young people’s eyes to the diversity of mathematics, engineering and computer science. Through series of hands-on extra-curricular workshops, students all over the UK meet to explore these subjects in new and exciting ways.

Throughout a Masterclass series, students meet a range of speakers and volunteer helpers, giving them insight into possible careers and helping them to see that the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects are for everyone. The Royal Institution Masterclasses aim to inspire students to continue their interest and engagement into the future. The Royal Institution work with dedicated contributors who take on a variety of roles to make Masterclasses happen in their area.

Organisers:

Chris Budd (Bath)
Jayne Stansfield (Bristol)

Programme:

Rachel Beddoes (MEI): Introduction to group theory
Nicholas Brusby (Rolls-Royce Plc): The magnificent maths of Flying Machines
Oliver Johnson (Bristol): Finding needles in haystacks
Florian Bouyer (Bristol): Breaking the rules of mathematics
Alan Champneys (Bristol): The curious case of the 50p piece
Emily Walsh (UWE): Storm chasing