About Masterclasses

Ri Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science Masterclasses are hands-on and interactive extracurricular sessions led by top experts from academia and industry for keen and talented young people all around the UK.

The Masterclass programme was started by Prof Sir Christopher Zeeman in 1981 after the popularity of his 1978 CHRISTMAS LECTURES on mathematics.

The Ri originally ran Secondary Mathematics Masterclasses for students aged between 12 and 14 and we have since extended the programme to provide Mathematics Masterclasses for primary aged pupils, as well as cross curricular Engineering and Computer Science Masterclasses.

The unique sessions go beyond the school curriculum and bring maths and engineering to life in surprising topics such as art and sculpture, design, medicine and cryptography.

The Masterclasses aim to open the eyes of young people to the excitement, beauty and value of mathematics, engineering and computer science and in turn, inspire the next generation.

Find out more about our masterclass provision by visiting our networks pages, or explore how you can get involved.  You can also read about our supporters and the history of the Ri Masterclasses.

For further information, please contact the team by emailing masterclasses@ri.ac.uk or telephoning 020 7670 2942.