Very Local Maths
Date & time
17 October 2026 | 10.00-15.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event
Event topic
Education
Audience
All
Academic discipline
Education
Venue
Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street, Moss Side M14 4SL
What's on offer?
Do we know more maths than we think?
Come and explore the mathematics of currency, sport, hairstyling, board games, sound, and much more at this free, family-friendly event.
Through a series of interactive workshops (co-developed by young people from the Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse as members of the University of Manchester's Very Local Maths research project), you'll discover how mathematics is embedded in everyday practices, interests, and communities.
What's it about?
Inspired by young people's own experiences and local lives, these workshops offer creative, hands-on opportunities to experience mathematics in unexpected and fun ways.
Drop in anytime during one of our two sessions (10.00am-12.00pm or 1.00-3.00pm) to take part in interactive activities, meet our research team, and explore the exhibition documenting our research journey.
Who's leading the event?
Dr Laura Black, Professor of Education at The University of Manchester
Dr Charlotte Megroureche, Research Associate at The University of Manchester
Keisha Thompson, Artist, Writer and Community Facilitator
Andrea Nelson, Director of Sense SEND Services Ltd
Open to
Suitable for all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No previous mathematical knowledge is required.
Of particular interest to
Anyone interested to learn about and (re)discover mathematics through creative, interdisciplinary and hands-on activities connected to their lives and interests.
Scheduling information
You can choose to attend one of two sessions: 10am - 12pm or 1.00pm - 3.00pm
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