• Question: why did you want to speak to us today?

    Asked by poms532fane29 on 19 Dec 2025. This question was also asked by cowy534frap94.
    • Photo: Violet Edwards

      Violet Edwards answered on 19 Dec 2025:

      Because I would’ve loved to have participated in something like this when I was in school 🙂

    • Photo: Margaret Duff

      Margaret Duff answered on 22 Dec 2025:

      When I went to study maths at university, everyone asked me if I wanted to be a maths teacher. Maths teachers are amazing but I was frustrated by this question because there were so many other careers that use maths that I could do with a maths degree. I hope by chatting to students on things like this you will see some of the careers that stem from maths!

    • Photo: Lucy Rycroft-Smith

      Lucy Rycroft-Smith answered on 3 Jan 2026:

      I really enjoy the fast pace and unpredictable questions! I also enjoy representing creative mathematicians and female mathematicians, in particular providing the point of view that you don’t ‘have to’ choose between being and a mathematicians and other identities.

    • Photo: Rachel Edwards

      Rachel Edwards answered on 9 Jan 2026:

      Because I enjoy these chats! But also because it’s something I would have loved in school. I always wanted to meet scientists and talk with them, but I wouldn’t have asked any questions out loud – and I lived in quite a rural area so no-one really visited. I love that these online chats mean even very shy people can join in.

    • Photo: Stefani Duncan

      Stefani Duncan answered on 9 Feb 2026:

      I would’ve loved to participate in something like this when I was at school but never got the opportunity!

    • Photo: Christian Lawson-Perfect

      Christian Lawson-Perfect answered on 13 Mar 2026:

      I enjoy answering the questions! They really make me think about what I enjoy about maths, and I hope they’re useful to you too.

Comments

  • Photo: Alex

    Alex commented on :

    I always love an opportunity to talk with new people, and if I can do it whilst helping people understand themselves and what they’re learning about then it’s a big bonus!

  • Photo: Alex Hunt

    Alex Hunt commented on :

    I remember it being difficult to understand the real-world value of maths when I was at school. Having professionals other than teachers to talk about how maths is important in their careers would have made this much easier.

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    gray534amen93 commented on :

    This was really fun!