Winner Applied Mathematics Education Prize Placed on 26 March 2026

On Tuesday 10 March, the three nominees for the Applied Mathematics Education Prize (AMEP), Maria Christina van der Weele, Felix Schwenninger, and Frederic Schuller, all gave a talk on the theme 'History of Mathematics'.

With a wonderful presentation on the topic of the history behind solving cubic equations, Maria Christina has been voted winner of the AMEP 2026!

We thank all three finalists for their participation and for their wonderful talks, but, most importantly, we thank them for their efforts in educating the next generation of mathematicians here at the UT.

Education Week Placed on 5 March 2026

The Education Week is almost here! Next week, the Education Week will take place, during which the Education Committee will organises three very fun and interesting activities, so make sure to join all of them!

AMEP 10th of March, 12:45-13:30, Spiegel 6
During the education week, the Education committee organizes the Applied Mathematics Educational Prize! After all the nominations, this year Felix Schwenninger, Maria Christina van der Weele, and Frederic Schuller will battle for the title. They will each give a talk on this years theme: "History of Mathematics". Afterwards you can vote for their favorite presentation, so make sure to be there!
The Education committee will provide free lunch (and cake!).

Mathematical Lounge+ 11th of February, 12:45-13:30, Ravelijn 2237
In the Mathematical Lounge+, we normally have one teacher giving a fun talk on some mathematics they enjoy. But in the Mathematical Lounge+, you can listen to two amazing talks! Damaris ter Haar and Martijn Gösgens will give these talks. There will be free lunch provided, so be there or be square!

Visit to the Rijksmuseum 12th of March, 15:30-17:00
Like last year, the Education Committee will accompany you on the discovery of Rijksmuseum Twenthe, in the heart of Enschede. This activity will offer you the opportunity to take a cultural walk out of the stress of studying. The museum is even free for students! Just bring along your student card and be sure to join the fun!

Happy Holidays & See you in 2026! Placed on 19 December 2025

The board of W.S.G. Abacus wishes you a very Mery Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We hope you can all enjoy from a deserved Christmas break of 2 weeks and will see you back in the Abacus room in 2026!