MIMUC 2026
Manchester Interdisciplinary Mathematics Undergraduate Conference
11–12 March 2026 · Alan Turing Building
Wednesday 11th March 11:00-18:00 G.205 & Thursday 12th March 11:00-17:00 Frank Adams
Concluded with the MIMUC 2026 Public Lecture by Rob Eastaway
"The Maths of Shakespeare's England" 17:00-18:00 Schuster Building, Rutherford Theatre
MIMUC is a two-day student-led conference at the University of Manchester that brings together undergraduates, master’s students, researchers and industry professionals to share mathematical ideas, explore interdisciplinary connections, and present topics they’re passionate about. The programme will feature a mix of student presentations and plenary talks from invited speakers.
We will be awarding prizes for:
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The Best Student Talks
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First Place
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Second Place
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Third Place
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The best talk by a foundation year or first year student
Why not gain some fantastic experience by volunteering* at MIMUC? Send an email to let us know!
* This role counts towards the Stellify award.
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About MIMUC 2026
Welcome to the Manchester Interdisciplinary Mathematics Undergraduate Conference (MIMUC)!
This year, we're excited to host over 100 taught students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering and beyond for a vibrant and enriching two-day event.
MIMUC is more than just a conference; it's a celebration of the curious and innovative spirit of students in STEM. Our mission is to enhance the academic journey of undergraduate and Masters students at the University of Manchester by promoting interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Prepare to be inspired by a lineup of plenary speakers.
Students, this is your stage! We warmly invite you to present mathematical topics that fascinate you – it's the heart of our conference! Your inspiration can be something interesting you learned in a module, a captivating fact you stumbled upon, or even your own research. For guidance and inspiration in crafting your presentation, explore our specially curated speaker resources.
But that's not all! At MIMUC, we believe in the power of connection. Take advantage of the networking opportunities with fellow students, academics, and industry professionals.
Get ready for an event that's as enjoyable as it is enlightening!
Student Talks
As well as the exciting plenary talks and panels, we are giving students the opportunity to give a student talk at MIMUC 2026. The best student talks will win prizes!
Students will be given the stage to deliver a presentation on a topic of their choice. Your inspiration could be something interesting you learned in a course unit, project work you've undertaken as part of your degree, or even your own research! We are hoping for topics to be as wide-ranging as possible, but there should be some mathematical component to your talk.
Students presentations will be 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes for questions and should be appropriate for a broad audience including undergraduate students from a range of disciplines.
Plenary Speakers
Speakers will be revealed soon! Sign up to receive announcements
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Example Programme 2025
Wednesday 11th March
Alan Turing Building (ATB)
11:00 - 11:20
Registration & Welcome Talk
11:20 - 12:00
ATB Foyer & G205
Maja Drmač
ATB G205
Full-stack software engineer at Amex
12:00 - 13:00
Student talks 1
ATB G205
13:00 - 13:40
Lunch
ATB 1st Floor Bridge Area
ATB G205
14:20 - 15:40
Student Talks 2
ATB G205
15:40 - 16:00
Break
ATB G205
16:00 - 17:20
Student Talks 3
ATB G205
Thursday 20th March
Alan Turing Building (ATB) & Nancy Rothwell Building
10:50 - 11:00
Registration
ATB Foyer
11:00 - 12:00
Student Talks 1
ATB Frank Adams 1&2
12:00 - 13:00
Academic Panel
ATB Frank Adams 1&2
13:00 - 13:40
Lunch
ATB 1st Floor Bridge Area
14:40 - 15:00
Break
16:00 - 16:15
Transition from Alan Turing Building to Nancy Rothwell Building
16:15 - 17:00
Drinks Reception
Nancy Rothwell Foyer
17:00 - 18:00
Dr Katie Steckles
Nancy Rothwell Theatre B
Mathematician, presenter and author
Prize-giving Ceremony
Organisers
Dr Holly Barker | Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
Dr Rose Wagstaffe | Lecturer in Pure Mathematics
Dr Alejandra Vicente Colmenares | Lecturer in Pure Mathematics
Dr Neil Morrison | Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
Dr Cesare G. Ardito | Lecturer in Pure Mathematics
Masnuna Chowdhury | BSc Mathematics and Philosophy
Sam Furr | MMath Mathematics with Industrial Experience
Sonia Bălan | MMath Mathematics
Na Wang | BSc Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience
Harvey Williams | MSc Pure Mathematics
... and many more student volunteers; email us to become involved yourself!
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