Masterclass: networks and algorithms

Following the tradition of the last five years, also this year the NETWORKS research program will be organizing a two-day masterclass on the mathematics behind networks and algorithms. The masterclass will be organized twice, namely once in Eindhoven (Tuesday 28th of February and Thursday 2nd of March) and once in Amsterdam (Tuesday 4th and…

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A PhD, is that for me?

Are you thinking about your future? Do you want to apply your mathematical knowledge in a company, or continue your education first by pursuing a PhD degree? With this one-day event, at February 3, 10.00h -18.00h, for students in both theoretical and applied mathematics we aim to showcase the benefits…

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Stairway to Impact Award: Winners 2022

The Stairway to Impact Award has been won by three researchers who have taken effective steps to achieve a social impact with the results of their research: Dr Kamiel Spoelstra (NIOO-KNAW), Dr Lonneke IJsseldijk (UU) and Prof. Wil Schilders (Tu/E). Each of the researchers receives €50,000, to be used for…

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How Kidney Exchanges can handle unexpected cancellations

Tens of thousands of people around the world are waiting for a kidney transplant. Want to know how math can contribute to helping more people get one? Bart Smeulders, researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology, wrote an article about the Kidney Exchange Program and how mathematics plays an important role…

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How to incorporate track choice in Dutch railway timetabling

In the Netherlands, the railroad company Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) relies on mathematical techniques to create daily train schedules. In a small country where millions of people use the train every month, this is a very challenging task. With mathematical techniques, the NS is making it possible. Maaike Vollebergh (NS researcher)…

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Poster presentation International Women in Mathematics Day

EWM-NL has celebrated International Women in Mathematics day by presenting posters showcasing female mathematicians to students and researchers alike. On these posters, ten women who made groundbreaking contributions to various fields of mathematics are showcased, together with their most important contributions.Click here for all information about the poster exhibition.

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CWI presenteert Strategisch Plan 2022–2027

CWI, het nationale onderzoeksinstituut voor wiskunde en informatica heeft een nieuw strategisch plan gepresenteerd  voor de periode 2022 – 2027. Op woensdag 6 juli nam Marcel Levi, voorzitter van de Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NWO), het eerste exemplaar van het nieuwe strategisch plan in ontvangst.Alle informatie.

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Annual meeting EWM-NL 2022: Mathematics & Art

The EWM-NL Annual Meeting 2022 will take place at september 16, starting from 13.00 h.. They will dive into the fascinating world of Mathematics & Art. The program is full of interesting work done by women mathematicians and with plenty of opportunity for face-to-face interactions.All information and registration

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VAKANTIECURSUS VOOR WISKUNDELERAREN

Zoals ieder jaar organiseert Platform Wiskunde Nederland ook in 2022 weer een vakantiecursus voor wiskundeleraren (maar ook voor aankomend wiskundeleraren en andere belangstellenden), om even ‘’bij te tanken’’ en met collega’s uit het hele land gezellig te lunchen en dineren. Dit jaar is er een uitgelezen kans om ook materiaal…

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