Underrepresented Genders in Mathematics 2022: Opportunities for the future
Join us for our annual Underrepresented Genders in Mathematics event.
Enjoying your degree in maths? Interested in finding out what doing a research degree in maths is like? Join us!
Please note registration has now closed.
About the event
This event aims to encourage students from genders currently under-represented within STEM to continue their studies to graduate level and beyond, and features talks from mathematicians working both in universities and industry, giving insight into their current roles and their careers to date. Importantly, it also allows ample time to talk in small groups to other participants facing the same decisions, and to current PhD students who have recently asked themselves similar questions.
It will be an opportunity to discuss your motivations as well as your concerns, and specifically to identify and seek to address any concerns related to gender. There will also be a talk by a current PhD student about their experience of doing a PhD and what it entails.
View our speakers profiles here.
Who is it for?
The majority of roles in the STEM industries are held by cis men. This event is designed to support and encourage people from under-represented genders to consider a research degree and further career in maths. It includes a complimentary event dinner on Wednesday evening.
This is a trans-inclusive event. Registration is open to students in the UK, who are in the final two years of a taught degree in the mathematical sciences, and who are either women or of another under-represented gender. If you have any questions regarding this event or are unsure whether you are eligible to attend, please contact us directly on maths-conference-administrator@bristol.ac.uk.
Accessibility
All areas of the building has step-free access. There will be clear signage and reception staff will be on hand to offer further assistance if neccessary. Accessible and gender-neutral toilet facilities are available.
The University of Bristol may able to support some of the travel costs for students who would otherwise be unable to attend. If this applies to you, please give details of where you would be travelling from on your application.
Date and venue
This year's event will be held on Wednesday 16 November 2022, in the School of Mathematics, Fry Building, Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1UG.
How to apply
Registration has now closed for this event.
Programme
10.00am - Registration and refreshments
10.30am - A week in the life of a PhD student
11.00am - Communicating maths (interactive session)
11.45am - Coffee break
12.00pm - Industry speaker - Sophie Stevens (former PhD student)
12.30pm - Lunch
14.00pm - Graduate student panel
15.00pm - PhD Opportunities and How to Apply (PG Directors)
16.00pm - Coffee break
16.30pm - Keynote speaker - Celine Maistret (University of Bristol)
17.30pm - Drinks and networking
18.45pm - Dinner
Contact information
For practical information please email: maths-conference-administrator@bristol.ac.uk
