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2013: The International Year of Mathematics of Planet Earth

Published on the 21 Jan 2013


2013 promises to be a spectacular time for mathematics! This year heralds the International year of Mathematics of Planet Earth, when the spotlight will be shining very brightly on mathematics. A range of events marking Mathematics of Planet Earth are planned to take place throughout the world during 2013.

From the Mathematics of Planet Earth (international) website: 

"More than 100 academic institutions and scholarly societies have joined in a major world-wide initiative: Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE) 2013. This year-long effort will highlight the contributions made by mathematics in tackling global problems, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis; climate change; sustainability; and pandemics. MPE2013 partners will sponsor workshops, research conferences, public lectures, outreach events, and educational opportunities for all ages. Each country from a partner institution will host a special launch to the year". 

The School of Mathematics and Statistics will be involved throughout the year, and we're excited to announce that we will be hosting two events in 2013 as part of Mathematics of Planet Earth: 

For more information about Mathematics of Planet Earth, please visit: