Descubriendo el legado de Maryam Mirzakhani: Proyección de "Secrets of the Surface"
En el marco del Día Internacional de la Mujer en Matemáticas, que se celebra cada 12 de mayo en conmemoración del nacimiento de Maryam Mirzakhani, tenemos el placer de invitarles a la proyección del documental "Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani" (2020).
To celebrate the International Day of Women in Mathematics on the 12th of May, we are organizing a movie screening of a short movie. Afterwards follows a discussion on diversity in mathematics.
Screening of the film 'Secrets of the Surface', in honour of the work of Maryam Mirzakhani and the May 12 initiative to celebrate Women in Mathematics.
The venue is Lecture Theatre 2 (LT2) on the ground floor of the Herschel Building of Newcastle University. Coffee and cakes available from 15:30. The film is scheduled to start at 15:45.
It’s with great pleasure that the Gender Academy invites you to celebrate May 12, the International Women in Mathematics Day!
When: 12th of May, 14:30 – 16:00
Where: Lärosal 31 (Albano - Hus 4, Plan 2)
May 12 was chosen in memory of Maryam Mirzakhani’s birthday. Her work in geometry and dynamical systems reshaped important areas of mathematics, while her trajectory continues to inspire new generations of mathematicians worldwide. And she was the first woman to be awarded the Fields Medal, the most prestigious prize in mathematics.
How many female mathematicians can you name of the top of your head? Maybe you've heard of Ada Lovelace, Emmy Noether, and Ingrid Daubechies, but of course, there are many more women who have played an important role in mathematical discoveries! On Thursday, May 7th, we are organising a movie night to shine a light on the life and work of two famous women in mathematics.
Screening of one or more of the films
in the Wolfson Lecture Theatre (4W 1.7), with snacks, tea and coffee, and opportunities to discuss our thoughts on the film(s).
Women in Mathematics, May 12th main event:
Screening of the documentary Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani. We will have drinks and nibbles with a discussion of the film afterwards.
To mark the International Day of Women in Mathematics, we are organising a special film screening dedicated to the life and work of Maryam Mirzakhani. The documentary Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani explores her groundbreaking contributions to mathematics and her inspiring personal journey. The film will be screened with English subtitles on May 20, 2026, starting at 6 p.m., at the University of Information Science and Technology “St.
Our school will participate in the 8th edition of Women in Mathematics (2026), an international celebration recognizing the achievements and contributions of women in mathematics.
As part of this event, we will invite students to a special screening of the short film “Je suis Sophie Germain”, presenting the inspiring story of Sophie Germain.
Through this event, we will promote interest in mathematics, highlight the role of women in its development, and encourage reflection on equality and representation in STEM fields.
