We are the European Mathematical Society Outreach and Engagement Committee. Bringing you the latest info about Maths Communication events in Europe.

Joined March 2024
🧩 A puzzle from EMS Mathematics Outreach Committee member Tiago Hirth: Two people reach a river with no bridge. A boat can carry only one person at a time. 🚣 How can both reach the opposite bank? Tiago is spending 2026–27 at MoMath as Visiting Professor for Public Outreach.
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🧮 1,300 participants joined the 10th Day of Popular Mathematics at Warsaw University of Technology on 10 September! The programme included 64 lectures and workshops, mathematical games, exhibitions and more. 🔗 dpm.mini.pw.edu.pl/ #MathOutreach
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🧮 On 18 September, secondary school students at five universities across Europe took part in the International Mathematics Tournament. Teams tackled cryptography 🔐 and a mathematical relay. In Leuven, the winning team set a new local record with 920/1000 points. #MathOutreach
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✨ Celebrate Women in Mathematics! May 12, the birthday of Maryam Mirzakhani, is an international day celebrating women in mathematics and their contributions to the mathematical sciences. Discover what is happening and take part: may12.womeninmaths.org/
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Welcome An Speelman to the EMS Outreach Committee 👋 KU Leuven mathematician & educator, active in outreach (Flanders Math Olympiad, IMAGINARY). “I want to show people the beauty and the power of mathematics in daily life.” 📐 #MathOutreach #EuroMathSoc
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Tomorrow, 14 March, is the International Day of Mathematics! The 2026 theme is “Mathematics and Hope,” and the IDM website already features hundreds of events worldwide. Explore and join the celebration: idm314.org/ #IDM314 #PiDay #Mathematics
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Welcome Tiago Hirth to the EMS Outreach Committee 👋 Mathematician + historian of science + stage performer exploring magic, games & recreational maths. 🎩🧩 #MathOutreach #EuroMathSoc
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👋 Welcome Kateryna Terletska to the EMS Outreach Committee. “Mathematics embodies hope: even in times of war, it invites us to cooperate, to think with clarity, and to build solutions grounded in shared understanding.” 💙💛 #EuroMathSoc #MathOutreach #Mathematics
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MathsWorld opened in London (Oct 2025) - 12,000+ visitors already. Created by EMS MOE committee chair Katie Chicot with MathsWorldUK, with support from across Europe. Next time you’re in London, make sure to visit! mathsworld.com/ Photos: Chris Vaughan & Yakir Zur.
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📣 Call for nominations: EMS Simon Norton Prize 2026 Know an individual, team, or partnership whose mathematics engagement has had an outstanding, demonstrable impact? 🗓️ Deadline: 30 April 2026 ➡️ All details + nomination form link: euromathsoc.org/news/call-fo…
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This beautiful illustration by Constanza Rojas-Molina explains perfectly what we do here at the European Mathematical Society Outreach and Engagement Committee! 🖥️ Check out all our upcoming events on our Pop Math website: popmath.eu/
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Math museum innovators, exhibit designers, and outreach experts will gather at MoMath's stunning new 36,000 sq ft space. Highlights include Fields Medalists discussing why math outreach matters, exclusive previews of 2+ dozen new exhibits, and unforgettable NYC experiences.
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➡️ @plusmathsorg is a free online publication dedicated to making mathematics accessible and engaging for everyone, connecting mathematical concepts to the real world through articles, podcasts, and problem-solving.
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🇬🇧 The TALKING MATHS IN PUBLIC program for August 28-30 has been announced! 🧮 Join TMiP at Warwick University for the UK's premier conference dedicated to mathematical communication. Both in-person and online participation available.
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Previous conferences have SOLD OUT, so book your place now! ➡️ Visit talkingmathsinpublic.uk/ for complete details and registration.
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🇳🇱🎨 Calling all Math artist! Create an amazing anamorphic street drawing for the Pythagoras Perspective Drawing Competition! Show off your mathematical creativity by incorporating 3D illusions in your artwork.
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Can't draw outside? No problem! Use the provided pyramid-ring template to create your perspective art on paper. 🏆 €500 in prizes up for grabs + school subscriptions to Pythagoras magazine! 📆 Submit photos of your creation by July 19. ℹ️ More info: pyth.eu/prijsvraag-perspecti…
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🔍 Discover the hidden math behind medical imaging! Ever wondered how doctors can see inside your body without surgery? ▶️ Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=rQPOz17U…
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In this Math Encounters presentation, mathematician and science communicator @SamuliSiltanen reveals "3D X-Ray Vision: How Tomography Uses Math to Reveal the Invisible."
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