The Parliamentary & Scientific Committee’s STEM for BRITAIN 2023 took place in the Houses of Parliament on Monday 6th March, during British Science Week. Applications were invited from early-career research scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians for the opportunity to exhibit posters in one of five research areas. The LMS extends its congratulations to the winners in the mathematical sciences category: 

Applications are now open for the Fermat Prize for Mathematical Research, which rewards work in mathematics where the contributions of Pierre de Fermat have been decisive:

Following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan for students to study mathematics up to the age of 18, read LMS President Ulrike Tillmann's article 'The UK cannot afford to cut the M from STEM', originally published in Times Higher Education on 5 February, highlighting the urgent need to avoid 'maths deserts' in the UK and stressing the continuing need for funding for UK mathematics departments. Nb: the article is behind a paywall but you can read the full text below.