Tag: education

The Prime Minister’s mathematical propositions

Thomas Walker is a second-year student at Imperial College studying for a BSc in Mathematics with Statistics.

Earlier this year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his plans to make the studying of mathematics compulsory until the age of 18, making it a central part of the UK’s future education strategy. He emphasised that focusing on numerical literacy is essential for future economic and societal development. But will his plans work?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak & Bill Gates visit Imperial College

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