School of Mathematics

University Mathematics in Perspective

26th Residential Course for Sixth Form Students
Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 June 2012
University of Leeds, Devonshire Hall

This three-day residential course provides an introduction to student life and mathematics at the University of Leeds. Not many universities offer students at school the opportunity of a sneak preview of university life - the chance to experience what it is like to study, and socialise, in a university environment. For the last 25 years, the School of Mathematics at the University of Leeds has offered exactly this opportunity plus an insight into how mathematics develops at degree level. Not only that, but our University lecturers will extend and enrich your existing study of mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) through a series of talks.

Due to popular demand, this course is now full. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Brennan (j.m.brennan@leeds.ac.uk).

Information about the course:

The course will be held at Devonshire Hall and will begin at 1.30pm on 27 June. Registration will start at 12.30pm.

The course will finish at approximately 12.30pm on 29 June.

Directions to Devonshire Hall

This is your chance to:
- Listen to world class mathematicians talk about the subjects they know best
- Get advice on the careers available with a mathematics degree
- Stay in student accommodation
- Get to know the campus, library and other facilities

We will give you an invaluable insight into the structure of mathematics degrees, the courses, admissions procedure and how to make the most of your application to university.

Sample lectures include:
"Wobbly Bridges: The Tacoma Narrows and the Millennium Bridge"
"The Sound of Music"
"Mathematics and Card Cheating"

Feedback from last year:
"Very good fun and really useful and interesting too"
"Extremely enjoyable and motivating - wonderful course with great surroundings"
"I got a lot out of the conference"
"The course has been very helpful to my choices in the near future"

For further information please contact:
Professor Daniel Lesnic or Miss Jessica Brennan
Sixth Form Conference
School of Mathematics, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5116/5181
Email: j.m.brennan@leeds.ac.uk, D.Lesnic@leeds.ac.uk