Activities for International Day of Mathematics 2025
This March, mathematics takes center stage in a series of activities across Catalonia, coinciding with the celebration of International Day of Mathematics and the 30th edition of Cangur Contest. Among conferences, workshops, and exhibitions, we highlight the events organized by Catalan Society of Mathematics (SCM) and other entities.
Collection of activities:
Wednesday, March 13
- 5:00 PM – Institutional event for International Day of Mathematics
Where? Saló de Cent, Barcelona City Hall.
Guest: Meike Akveld, president of the’International Association Kangourou sans Frontières (AKSF).
Co-organized with the’Barcelona City Council. - 5:00 PM – Talk «Mathematics or the art of modeling ideas»
Where? Jaume Fuster Library (Gràcia).
By: Alessandro Maccarrone.
Thursday, March 14 – International Day of Mathematics:
- 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM – Screening and discussion of the documentary «Counted Out»
Where? Cosmocaixa
Host: David Virgili (UPC, Escola Galí-Bellesguard)
Sessions: 10:00 AM (for schools, by reservation) and 6:00 PM (general public, free with reservation)
Organized by Cosmocaixa in collaboration with the Catalan Society of Mathematics. - 11:00 AM – Unveiling of a symbolic mathematical plaque
Where? Plaça del Pi, Barcelona.
Guest: Xavier Ros Oton (ICREA, UB, CRM).
Co-organized with the’Barcelona City Council. - 5:00 PM – Math problems and puzzles contest
Where? Vil·la Urània Civic Center (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi). - Workshop «Mathematical programming» (ages 9 to 12)
Where? Zona Nord – Mària Sánchez Library (Nou Barris).
Friday, March 15
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM – 5th Conference of the Catalan Society of Mathematics (IDM)
Where? Institute of Catalan Studies.
Activities:- Workshop: «Turning the mathematics of the oloid around» (limited spots)
- Conference: «Impossible figures, tessellations, and paradoxes: a journey through Escher's geometry» by Juan Miguel Ribera and Lucia Rotger (UIB)
- Exhibition: «Mathematics, Art and Creativity»
Registration: Free via registration form
Organized by the Catalan Society of Mathematics.
Monday, March 17
- Talk «Music and mathematics: a permanent dialogue»
Where? Camp de l’Arpa – Caterina Albert Library (Sant Martí).
By: Pilar Bayer.
Thursday, March 20
- Talk «Mathematics in animated cinema (Pixar)»
Where? Gabriel García Márquez Library (Sant Martí)
By: Toni Susín. - KANGAROO TEST (30th edition)
Celebration of the historic mathematics exam in Catalonia.
Monday, March 24
- Talk «Digital Art and Mathematics»
Where? Sarrià Library – J. V. Foix (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi)
By: Lali Barriere.
Saturday, March 22
- Workshop: «Explorers of the numerical world» (ages 9 to 12)
Where? Camp de l’Arpa Library – Caterina Albert (Sant Martí)
Monday, March 31
- Talk «Our mathematics with art and creativity: a global projection»
Where? Sagrada Família Library – Josep M. Ainaud de Lasarte (Eixample)
By: Josep Tarrés
A month full of mathematics
In addition to these featured activities, throughout the month of March the cycle «Mathematics and Art» will be held at various libraries in the city. This set of activities aims to bring mathematics closer to society from a playful, visual, and creative perspective, demonstrating that solving mathematical problems is an art in itself.
More information and registration on the website of the Catalan Society of Mathematics.