Derry Kumon Maths Fest 2025 partners with Ulster University to inspire young children

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The university’s partnership with the Derry Kumon Maths Fest has brought new focus and support to young children across the region, helping them embrace and enjoy maths.

Sumeeta Gupta, head of Kumon Maths Fest, reflects: “It is great to have Ulster University on board because it does provide us with a platform to be able to make this event more successful and accessible to all. We have seen the children today really have a great time, meet new friends and get to enjoy maths outside the classroom.

“In essence that is what today is about - the children are developing core skills in terms of education, in terms of relationship building, and problem solving, all whilst having fun with maths. Thanks to Ulster University and the Department for Economy for making this possible.”

The maths fest was a huge success with the young children and teachers alike.

Tina Cassidy from St John’s Primary School spoke on how the support of Ulster University and The Department for Economy was making a difference to the pupils at the event and beyond.

“I would love to have access to more events like this. It is so much fun for the children and they get to see maths in such a fun light. It gives me as a teacher - as we are always learning ourselves - new ideas on how to bring maths alive and exciting for children,” she said.

The support underpins the range of activities and initiatives Ulster University and The Department for Economy are helping to deliver across the region.

As the UK and Ireland University of the Year ( Times Higher Education, 2024), the University continues to collaborate with a range of local community, educational and sports groups as well as supporting wider events to deliver a destination campus in a destination city.

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