We run subject workshops for Year 12 students which can be delivered at your school or college or at City, University of London.
MATHEMATICS AT CITY
A Mathematics degree provides an introduction to a wide range of mathematical techniques. A central theme is the application of abstract and logical methods to a wide variety of problems, equipping students for a wide variety of careers in industry, commerce, education and research.
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Our Mathematics department run a variety of sessions available for schools and colleges, including talks on what it is like to study mathematics at university and taster lectures to give students a feel for university level study in the subject.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
We run sessions in the following topics:
Cryptography
- A session on cryptography and number theory and activities to apply the learnt theory to concrete encryption problems.
- Students will be introduced to the problem of secure communication and to different mathematical encryption algorithms and then explore different algorithms in small activities.
- An introduction to an area of pure mathematics not usually covered in the high school syllabus, gaining practical experience of how a real world problem (the secure transfer of data) can be translated into a mathematical model and how mathematics can be instrumental to daily life.
Why study Mathematics?
- Why study Mathematics? A look at Mathematics as a subject and career opportunities (talk)
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WHO CAN BOOK THESE EVENTS
- This event is only for teachers making bookings for their school groups.
- These workshops are only suitable for year 12 and 13 (pre UCAS deadline) students.
- Individual students interested in events at City, University of London are encouraged to attend an open day, taster day or book a campus tour. More information can be found here: http://www.city.ac.uk/study/visit-us
WHERE THESE SESSIONS TAKE PLACE
- At your school or college
- Or at City as part of a visit to our campus
HOW TO BOOK US TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL OR COLLEGE
Sessions typically last 1 hour - 1.5 hours depending on the activity.
Fill in the enquiry form with the following information:
- Let us know you'd like us to deliver a session at your school/college
- Select a talk or workshop from the list above
- Potential dates & times
- The number of students
- The qualifications the student study
HOW TO BOOK A VISIT TO CITY
Visits to City including department sessions usually last a half day.
Fill in the enquiry form with the following information:
- Let us know you'd like to arrange a visit to City
- Select one or two workshops from the list above. We will usually add in an introductory talk about this course at City and a campus tour.
- Potential dates & times
- The number of students
- The qualifications the student study
HOW MUCH DO THESE ACTIVITIES COST?
- All of our activities are free!
- However we unfortunately cannot cover transport or food costs for school groups if you're visiting City's campus.
WHERE IS CITY LOCATED?
- City is based in Central London, so we do not have anywhere for coaches to park.
- We are located a short walk from Farringdon (Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle, Elizabeth, Thameslink and Great Northern lines) and Angel (Northern Line) stations
All activities are subject to availability of City staff. Whilst we do our best to accommodate requests, we reserve the right to decline bookings if we do not have capacity to deliver them.