See the world through the eyes of a mathematician through some of our interactive workshops. Guided by some of our friendly mathematicians from UNSW Mathematics and Statistics, each workshop takes you through a hands-on activity that will let you experience a different aspect of mathematical thinking that’s not only useful to mathematicians but also useful for everyday life!

All workshops are suitable for ages 12 and over. Sign up for one, two or all three of the workshops on offer:

Peter’s Party Planning Problems (50 minutes) – Peter is trying to organise a series of parties for his friends which follow a very peculiar set of rules. In this workshop, we will help Peter design his party plans.

Counting Conundrums (75 minutes) – There are many situations in life where a problem can be solved by careful counting! Counting may seem like a simple task, but sometimes it can be surprisingly tricky. In this workshop, we will help four STEM workers with counting problems that have come up in their research.

Contemplating Cameron’s Cake Cuts (90 minutes) – Cameron has cut his birthday cake into some very odd shapes and claims that every slice has the same amount of cake. In this workshop, we will investigate whether all the slices are really the same.