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Maths Summit: Uniting Efforts for a Mathematical Society

Exploring the excitement and importance of a maths summit, likened to the Glastonbury of Mathematics, and the need to engage with mathematics as a subject for society. Discussing the push for making maths more accessible and potentially compulsory up to A-level, as well as the importance of supporting teachers and boosting female participation in STEM fields. Highlighting the disparity in gender representation, the lifelong impact of early math experiences, and the omnipresence of mathematics in daily life.

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