About us
We are the Maths Society, a student society dedicated to bringing the joy and knowledge of the world of maths beyond the classroom to those with a love of maths or looking to find it, through projects developed by our community. These projects explore this world through extracurricular challenges and histories in maths.
Maths Society badge spotted in Commons
The Justice Secretary was again seen wearing our Maths Society badge, this time at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons. The Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP, who as the Lord Chancellor of Great Britain is responsible for the efficient functioning and independence of the courts, was answering questions on Justice.
Maths Society badge spotted in Cabinet
Following his enthusiastic participation in a Maths Society event, The Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP was photographed in Cabinet wearing one of our badges. The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice was sat between the Home Secretary and the Business Secretary at the weekly meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was also seen leaving the meeting afterwards wearing the distinctive Maths Society badge.
Maths Society Badges available now!
Now you are able to show your support for the Maths Society by wearing one of our beautiful badges!
Matt Parker’s introduction
At our first meeting, we were amazed when Australian-born author, comedian and mathematician Matt Parker sent us a wonderful introductory video, and also our oldest puzzle.
The Birthday Paradox
Why is it that if there are 23 people in a room, it is more likely than not that two of share share a birthday?
Henry M. Sheffer
1 September 1888
Henry Sheffer was a Polish Jew born in Western Ukraine on 1 September 1888, who emigrated to the United States at the age of four. He was a mathematical logician who proved in 1913 that Boolean Algebra could be defined with a simple binary operation, what is now called the NAND operator.
