Centre for Research in Engineering and Materials Education

Student-Led Mathematics Networking Evening

Principal investigator:Rehan SHAH
Co-investigator(s): Nicole Kirk
Funding source(s):London Mathematical Society Student Representatives Activities Grant
 Start: 03-11-2025  /  End: 31-07-2026
 Amount: £300
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This London Mathematical Society (LMS)-funded mathematics networking evening event aims to bring together new incoming first-year and returning undergraduate students studying mathematical science degrees (mathematics, physics, engineering etc) at QMUL to provide them with the opportunity to connect with their peers, learn about the LMS and its activities and take part in a fun, mathematics-inspired quiz activity. The event will be held?entirely in-person?on campus and will be?completely free to attend and open to all students.  

Students will arrive, register and network with each other over food and refreshments. This informal session will encourage attendees to meet fellow students from both varying STEM degree disciplines as well those from different undergraduate year groups. Sessions led by the QMUL Academic and Student Representatives, will provide an overview of the Society, outlining its role in supporting students and professionals, the benefits of obtaining student membership, and involvement opportunities for students through LMS meetings, events and conference events. 

The final part of the evening will involve student attendees partaking in a lively, mathematics-inspired pub quiz by forming small groups of teams. The quiz will mix problem-solving, logic, and fun trivia, making it inclusive for students from varying STEM degree backgrounds. A prize will also be awarded to the winning team.