Matrix (Maths)
- Maths at Work Fry Building Atrium Wednesday 17-04-2024 - 13:00 until Wednesday 17-04-2024 - 15:00
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Maths at Work
Are you interested in working in Data, or applying your theoretical knowledge of mathematics to real world problems? Do you want to Learn first-hand how the skills you are developing in your studies are applied commercially?
Then register for Maths at Work and speak directly to mathematicians, analysts and data scientist from the School of Mathematics partner companies Trilateral Research, North Bristol Trust, Roke, Fathom, Oracle and WTW and explore where your degree can take you!
The Careers Service will also have a stand and there will be food and refreshments available for attendees.
Read more about the companies coming along:
Oracle Corporation is a multinational technology company known for its database software and cloud engineering solutions. In the realm of math and data science, Oracle plays a significant role with its various products and services tailored for data management, analytics, and machine learning. Oracle's offerings in databases, data warehousing, big data analytics, machine learning, and cloud services make it a significant player in the field of math and data science. Its tools and platforms provide the infrastructure and capabilities needed for organizations and data scientists to work with large datasets, perform complex analytics, and build and deploy machine learning models.
Working in Bioinformatics within the NHS allows for the application of computational algorithms and software tools, using them to build analytical data pipelines to help discover new insight from the biological, healthcare and behavioural data of our patients. Hence, this is a very rewarding field to work in. Within the Bristol Genetics Laboratory at North Bristol NHS Trust, we specifically work with data gathered from the genomes of individuals and/or their tumours in order to diagnose disease and facilitate prognosis or treatment of patients. NHS Bioinformaticians work in a fast-paced environment in a multidisciplinary team including clinical scientists, genetic technologists and informatic staff. This is an evolving and ever-expanding field which is likely to change over the coming years as genomic testing increases and artificial intelligence becomes more widespread.
Fathom is a world-leading consultancy providing independent, data-driven research and bespoke consultancy to clients in government, financial services, and the corporate world. The company uniquely positions itself in the three-way intersection between macroeconomics, financial markets, and geopolitics; where others may specialise in these elements individually, it sees them as inextricably linked.
At WTW, our purpose is to transform tomorrows. We provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital to propel the world’s leading businesses forward.
When you join an early careers program at WTW, you’re empowered to develop your skills and make a difference by applying your unique perspective. We fuse our passion, intelligence and imagination to make real impact – confident that behind everyone one of us is all of us.
At Trilateral Research, we feel passionately about making the world a better place by providing Ethical AI solutions to tackle complex social problems.
With award-winning services in research, data protection and cyber-risk, ethics innovation and sociotech insights our team takes an end-to-end approach that fully integrates the technical, legal and social science dimensions. This helps our clients answer the right questions, analyse the right data and get meaningful insights to focus their action for the greatest impacts.
Our ethical AI has a tangible impact in the fight against the biggest challenges we are currently facing such as modern slavery and human trafficking, climate action, child exploitation, human security in conflict and crisis settings, and many more.
Roke is a leading UK innovator in science and engineering. For over 60 years we’ve been improving the world through innovation, combining the physical and digital. We conceive, design and secure technically advanced data and communication systems for governments and industry. Our deep knowledge of sensors, communications, cyber and AI means our 600+ engineers are uniquely placed to combine and apply these technologies to solve real world technical challenges and help deliver critical missions for our customers. As a trusted partner, we welcome any problem, and are confident that our consulting, research, innovation and product development will keep people safe.
Access arrangements for disabled and neurodivergent students
Are you disabled or neurodivergent? Do you have a long term physical or mental health condition? We are keen to offer the right support to enable you to make the most of what Maths at Work has to offer. The final 30 minutes of the event will be our quiet half-hour, should you wish to visit the event when it is not very busy. All students are also welcome to speak to the Careers Service stand about what to expect at the event or simply take a seat and make some notes.
Venue/Timing
Venue : Fry Building Atrium
Type: Alcohol Free Events, Free
Start Date: Wednesday 17-04-2024 - 13:00
End date: Wednesday 17-04-2024 - 15:00
Location
Contact Details
William Cooke - Careers Secretary
ot22566@bristol.ac.uk
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- The entire event has been cancelled by the promoter or Bristol SU. In this instance, refunds are available to everyone who has purchased a ticket in advance.
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Act cancellations
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