Foyle Kumon in partnership with Ulster University organises Northern Ireland’s Inaugural Festival of Maths… and it’s happening in Derry.

Friday the 7th of February and Saturday the 8th of February in the Guildhall in Derry/ Londonderry.

  • What is Maths Fest?

NI Maths Fest in Partnership with Ulster University is a FREE 2-day annual event dedicated to celebrating mathematics in various engaging forms including activities, brain exercises, talks and workshops. It aims to foster a love and understanding of mathematics among all attendees including children, educators and parents.

NI Maths Fest 2025 will be accessible to all and will be a platform for celebrating maths, making maths fun, relatable and helping parents to understand how to support their children to learn the much-dreaded subject.

  • Why Maths Fest?

Through this festival, it is our aim to improve accessibility and understanding of Maths for the families of Derry Strabane and beyond and to help parents develop their own skills so they can support their children. 

By highlighting the practical relevance of maths in everyday life through engaging activities and talks, the Maths Fest strives to connect students and parents with experts in the field and to help overcome barriers to engaging with Maths.

  • Who is it For?

The event is for students, educators, parents of all ages. It provides a platform for learning more about Maths and sharing knowledge in our community.

Day 1- For Primary Schools only- With 14 primary and post primary schools involved.

Day 2- Open to the Public – For children, young people and their families in Key Stage 4 – ages 14 – 16 and Key Stage 5- ages 16-18 years old.

  • Running time – 11 am – 3.30 pm
  • Activities start at 11 am
  • Talks start at 11.15
  • Also suitable for Parents and Families there will be activities to suit children of all ages so bring the whole family along
  • Registration recommended but not essential – register here

What’s happening?

Day 2 is designed for children in secondary school, parents and families and will provide activities, workshops and seminars that provide practical tips on how to use Maths is in our daily lives including money management and budgeting, maths in business and careers that use maths.

The day will also include practical tips on how to get your mind ready for learning with our brain gym and educate parents as to how to support their children’s learning and overcome their own fear of Maths.  The day will also feature Virtual Reality and AI Technologies and Tech based maths activities hosted by Seagate Technologies and Northwest Regional College.

The event promises to be a fun, practical and interesting afternoon for Secondary School Students and their parents with Maths activities and stands in conjunction with University of Ulster, Northwest Regional College, Kumon Study Centre, Benchmark Financial Planning, Seagate Technologies and Lumen Christi College.

Stands and Activities with our Partners

  1. Ulster University- Maths in Technology and Careers- Stand and Talk
  2. Benchmark Financial Planning-Maths in budgeting and Finance, Money Management and Investing – Stand and Talk
  3. Kumon Study Centre – Brain Gym
  4. NWRC-Maths in Careers stand and activities
  5. Kumon  Study Centre – Maths Learning Activities Stand
  6. Aaron Corry-Maths in Business for children and young people who want to be in business
  7. Lumen Christi Students’ – Maths activity workshops
  8. Seagate Technologies – Maths in Technology, Virtual Reality and AI Stand
  9. Kumon Study Centre Talk– How parents can support their children’s learning.

Time slots for stage workshops

  • 11.15 am– Brain Gym 1– Suitable for All – Practical demonstration of simple brain boosting exercises for all ages. 

Unlock your mind’s potential with our engaging Brain-Boosting Exercise Workshop! This interactive session combines fun, physical activities with proven techniques to enhance memory, focus, and creativity. 

11.30 am- Benchmark Financial Planning- Money Management- Suitable for children aged 15 +

Whether you are a college student with a job or a student leaving for university soon, this workshop will give you an insight on money management. Learn about money management from a young age, the best ways to invest your money, debit and credit cards and much more.

  • 12.00 pm- History of maths- Suitable for All

 An exciting opportunity to know about the various discoveries and inventions in the maths world. Learn about our great mathematician and how their inventions have helped shape the world. Want to learn some interesting maths tricks .. Then join us. 

  • 12.20 pm- Ulster University Talk – Careers in Maths – Suitable for children aged 14 +

NI Maths Fest Partner Ulster University will present a talk on Maths in Careers, supporting our teenage students and their families in making informed career choices.

  • 12.50 pm- Brain Gym 2- Suitable for All

Practical demonstration of simple brain boosting exercises for all ages. 

  • 1.15 pm- Benchmark- Financial Planning – Money Management, budgeting and investment – Suitable for older children and Young Adults.
  • 2.15- Ulster University talk– Maths in Technology – Suitable for young adults – This talk will highlight the various opportunities available to children and young adults in Technology Careers.
  • 2.30 pm – Workshop for parents- Tips to help your children in education – Suitable for all parents with children in education. 

This talk will advise parents on how best to help their children succeed in education. We can help you!!

NI Maths Fest is a must visit for parents and their children – popping into Derry on Saturday the 8th of February? Then why not pop in to NI Maths Fest at the Guildhall.

For further information and to register visit nimathsfest.co.uk.

NI Maths Fest 2025 in Partnership with the University of Ulster.

Sponsored by Benchmark Financial Planning, The Web Crew.

Supported by Kumon, Derry City and Strabane District Council Go Succeed Programme, North West Regional College, Seagate and NumeraSee.