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Encouraging women and non-binary students to pursue a PhD in Mathematics and creating a support network for students and researchers in Mathematics and related disciplines.
The Piscopia Initiative is a UK-wide network of women and non-binary undergraduate/MSc students, PhD students, and researchers in Mathematics and related disciplines. We organise both UK-wide and university-specific events at 18 UK universities through our local Piscopia committees, with the aim of encouraging women and non-binary people to pursue a PhD in Mathematics. We also want to support and celebrate current postgraduate students and researchers at all career stages.
Mathematician of the Month
Check out our blog to read about our Mathematicians of the Month, a series that we have been running since September 2023.
Could you be the next Piscopia Co-Lead?
We are currently hiring for a new National Co-Lead to join Victoria, Xell, Kaitlyn and Anastasia as Rosie will be stepping down this summer.
PiWORKS – An online seminar series
PiWORKS is a monthly online seminar series, organised by our co-lead Victoria. The series aims to provide a taste of research to maths students and highlight the work of women and non-binary role models across the UK.
This month’s seminar will be from Dr Layal Hakim, from the University of Exeter, with a talk entitled: “My journey in academia: a focus on teaching and scholarship in higher education mathematics “. Follow the link below to register.
Upcoming Events
From monthly seminars to nationwide conferences, we have events going on all year round to take part in.
Our First Newsletter
We wrote a newsletter to highlight just some of what Piscopia has achieved in 2023! Give it a read over on our blog.
How to: Ace your PhD Application – New edition!
Written originally by students at the University of Birmingham, this extended edition includes 2 new chapters on finding your own funding and applying to PhDs in the US.
Hello – Newcastle University Committee
Over the term, we will be highlighting each of our committees and co-leads. Read to find out about the members and any upcoming local events.
Thanking our partners
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Page last updated: 12/02/23
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