Celebrating the History of Women in Mathematics at Manchester
Celebrating the History of Women in Mathematics at Manchester
Wednesday 9 March 2016 - 16.30
School of Mathematics' Alan Turing Building, Manchester University.
This event will celebrate the lives of three female mathematicians, Phyllis Nicolson, Hanna Neumann and Bertha Swirles who not only made significant contributions to science but also lived incredible lives, thus earning a place in the history of mathematics in Manchester.
This is a public event jointly arranged by BSHM and Manchester University School of Mathematics. Further details will be published once available. If you would like to reserve a place at this event, please email Jenny Sloan, detailing any accessibility requirements.
Presentations will be given by: Peter Neumann - on the life and works of Hanna Neumann, Ruth Williams - on the life and works of Bertha Swirles.
The presentations will be from 4:30 pm until 6pm.