‘Mathematics is present in every aspect of our lives’

To highlight the connection that mathematics has with every aspect of life, the Aga Khan University’s Institute of Educational Development (AKU-IED) in Pakistan held a two-day conference titled ‘Mathematics Unites: Connecting, Disciplines, Cultures, and Communities’. The conference featured speakers from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, representing India, Malaysia, Nepal, Spain and Singapore. The event team was led by Dr Nusrat Fatima Rizvi and Dr Munira Amirali, both assistant professors at the AKU-IED. The talks will eventually lead to a publication titled ‘Mathematics Unites: Insights from South and Southeast Contexts’. The publication will attempt to challenge the vision of the subject which is often prevalent among students and teachers and unite mathematical ideas with culture and human societies.