As part of our commitment to developing the next-generation of mathematicians, MARS is delivering outreach activities and resources to upskill school and college students in the real-world mathematics underpinning AI.
Our outreach initiatives range from microlearning resources and explainer and career films, to mathematics and AI taster sessions held on campus and as part of school visits.
Enquiries about the outreach opportunities that we offer should be directed to mars@lancaster.ac.uk.
Watch our short films to learn about how modern AI systems are powered by mathematics.
These films form part of a series of microlearning modules, with more explainer films and maths challenges for students and resources for teachers. They will be available from Autumn 2026 so watch this space!
Learn about the mathematics that enables streaming services, like Netflix and Spotify, to recommend relevant content to users.
Discover how mathematics-powered AI systems help doctors analyse medical data and support faster, more accurate diagnoses.
Explore how mathematics-driven AI systems recognise patterns and help financial institutions to uncover fraudulent behaviour.
Thinking about studying maths at university? Not sure what types of careers it might lead to or if its for you? Our experts from industry and academia come from a diverse range of backgrounds. They share why maths and AI is important in their careers.
Listen to people working in maths and AI talk about how their background or experiences led them to where they are today.
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Every wondered what studying maths and AI enables you to do in your career? Watch our film to find out more.
What is most exciting about maths and AI, and what does someone considering a career in this area need to know? Our experts explain.
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We offer visits to schools and colleges as part of our outreach activities.
Targeted at students from Y10-13, our Mathematics and AI taster package includes interactive sessions on the mathematics behind AI and mathematics in the real world.
The MARS Mathematics and AI taster days, hosted on the Lancaster University campus, provide Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-level students with the opportunity to experience what it’s like to study maths at university.
Over the course of the day, students participate in a range of sessions including AI problem-solving, maths challenges and hands-on coding.
Check out the image gallery below from one of our recent taster days, when we welcomed Y12 Mathematics and Further Mathematics students from the Lancaster Royal Grammar School.
