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Encouraging women and underrepresented genders to pursue a PhD in Mathematics, and creating a support network for students and researchers in mathematics and related disciplines.
The Piscopia Initiative is a network of women and underrepresented genders at undergraduate/MSc level, PhD students, and researchers in mathematics and related disciplines. We organise both UK-wide and university-specific events at universities through our local Piscopia committees, with the aim of encouraging women and underrepresented genders to pursue a PhD in Mathematics. We also want to support and celebrate current postgraduate students and researchers at all career stages.
PiWORKS – A hybrid seminar series
PiWORKS is a monthly online seminar series which aims to provide a taste of research to maths students and highlight the work of women and underrepresented gender role models across the UK.
Our most recent PiWORKS speaker was Dr Tacey O’Neil who gave a wonderful talk titled “Hiding in the details — fractals and me ” on the 25th of November.
Could you be the next Piscopia Committee?
We are currently looking for new committee members (and new committees)! See more below.
PiFORUM25
PiFORUM is our annual conference providing networking opportunities and support for women and underrepresented genders at undergraduate, Masters and PhD level as part of our initiative to tackle the participation crisis in mathematical research. This year PiFORUM25 took place on 4-5 September at Queen Mary University of London.
How to: Ace your PhD Application
Written originally by students at the University of Birmingham, this extended edition includes two chapters on finding your own funding and applying to PhDs in the USA.
Upcoming Events
From monthly seminars to nationwide conferences, we have events going on all year round to take part in.
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Page last updated: 26/11/25
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