A Third of a Millennium of Mathematics in Glasgow

Name: A Third of a Millennium of Mathematics in Glasgow
Start: 2024-12-04T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-04T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Glasgow University Union (10:00-15:15) and Charles Wilson Building (15:30-17:00)

Schedule

Wed Dec 04 2024 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Glasgow University Union (10:00-15:15) and Charles Wilson Building (15:30-17:00) | Glasgow, SC

A day of talks to celebrate the founding, in 1691, of the University’s “Chair of Mathematics”.
About this Event

Welcome to A Third of a Millennium of Mathematics in Glasgow!

Join us on Wed Dec 4th 2024 for a day filled with fascinating talks on the history of mathematics in the University of Glasgow, held to mark the foundation of our Chair of Mathematics in 1691. The event will be held in the Glasgow University Union from 10:00 with the final talk in the Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre at 16:00. See Agenda below for full details.

Come and hear about the rich mathematical heritage of Glasgow – from the 17th to the 21st Century. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate 333 years of mathematical excellence in Glasgow. See you there!

Please register (and come) even if you can only attend part of the sessions.