ABU DHABI // An international maths event to make the subject more exciting and bring the capital to the international arena was hosted by Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi this week.
The event, called Maths in Jeans, was held simultaneously across the world in cities such as Paris, New Delhi and Doha.
Featuring workshops that explored mathematics from a new perspective, the event aimed to expand students’ horizons by exploring tradition and modernity in Abu Dhabi.
The event was attended by about 200 students who submitted papers on pre-assigned subjects and proposed solutions for issues based on mathematical theories led by the university’s academics.
Event papers focused on exploring the mix of tradition and modernity in the structures of the city and showed the emirate’s aspirations for sustainable development.
Dr Fabien Chareix, deputy vice chancellor of academic affairs at the Abu Dhabi campus of the university, said: “Mathematics is the foundation of all sciences.
“The event offered workshops aiming to provide students with better learning opportunities and encourage them to acquire the necessary skills for the 21st century in order to contribute to fulfilling the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision.”
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