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Since 1990, the MEI Conference has been at the forefront of our efforts to support maths education.

It reflects our philosophy that emphasising understanding and highlighting the connections within maths is the key to developing fluency, confidence, and enjoyment in maths.

We welcome teachers of secondary maths and beyond. Our conference aims to bring together teachers of all levels to inspire, collaborate, and foster meaningful connections.

The conference is held over two days and features more than 50 sessions. Each year, we are delighted to welcome keynote speakers from the maths world.

We also invite you to join us on Thursday evening for welcome drinks, dinner and after-dinner entertainment.

2027 Keynote Speakers

Jenni-Ingram-Keynote-Speaker
Keynote Speaker

Jenni Ingram

Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Oxford and former secondary mathematics teacher, Jenni Ingram explores how mathematical communication shapes meaning, thinking and reasoning in the classroom.

Keynote: Beyond Talk: Intertwining Communication, Meaning and Reasoning in Mathematics Classrooms

Discover how the words, symbols and ideas shared by students can unlock deeper mathematical understanding and create new opportunities for reasoning.

Thursday 1 July | 10:15–11:30

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Francis Su
Keynote Speaker

Francis Su

Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, former President of the Mathematical Association of America and award-winning author of Mathematics for Human Flourishing.

Keynote: Mathematics for Human Flourishing: Building Virtues Not Just Skills

Discover how mathematics can inspire joy, wonder, creativity and persistence beyond simply mastering skills. Francis Su explores how mathematics fulfils our deepest human longings and why these virtues matter more than ever in the age of AI.

Friday 2 July | 13:45–14:45

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Keisha-Thompson
After-Dinner Speaker

Keisha Thompson

Keisha Thompson FRSA is a writer, producer and performance artist whose work brings mathematics, creativity and the arts together.

Creative Mathematics: Joy, Discovery and the Arts

Through projects such as Very Local Mathematics and DeCipher, Keisha explores how poetry, dance and interactive experiences can make mathematics more engaging and accessible to young people.

Thursday 20:00

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Tom Button
Keynote Speaker

Tom Button

Tom Button is MEI’s Director for Data Science and Mathematics Technology, with extensive experience in data science education and digital mathematics tools.

Statistics and Data Science Education in the AI Age

Discover how statistics and data science education can prepare students for an AI-driven world. Tom explores the role of data in machine learning, the future of the curriculum and how technology is transforming mathematics teaching and assessment.

Thursday 1 July | 18:00

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Accommodation

If you book accommodation, you will be staying in Barnes Hall, located in the heart of campus and a short walk from the Chancellor’s Building.

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Luggage store

A room in the Chancellor’s Building will be available for you to leave luggage before check-in and after check-out, respectively. Enquire at reception for more information. Please be aware that MEI cannot take responsibility for any items stored this way.

Room facilities

All bedrooms are en-suite and equipped with towels, toiletries, and Wi-Fi access. Bedrooms are strictly non-smoking. Irons and ironing boards will be available.

Kitchen and laundry facilities

A communal kitchen will be shared by 6-8 rooms and equipped with a cooker, fridge, microwave, telephone, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A launderette is available; please contact Keele University reception for more information.

Check-in and check-out

Wednesday check-in: 13:00 – 19:00

Thursday check-in: 13:00 – 20:00

Friday check-in: 13:00 and 17:00

The reception is in the Chancellor’s Building.

If you arrive after these times, keys can be collected from the 24-hour reception desk in the Darwin Building.

Check-out: 09:30

On departure, please deposit keys in the key return boxes located in the reception area of the Chancellor’s Building.

Travel

Driving

Keele University is between Junctions 15 and 16 on the M6 motorway, just west of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, and halfway between Manchester and Birmingham.

Taxis

ABC Supreme – 01782 632222

Roseville – 01782 613456

Buses

The No. 25 First Potteries bus service leaves Stoke-on-Trent for Keele University from a bus stop opposite the Stoke-on-Trent train station every 20 minutes during the day and less frequently in the evenings and on Saturdays.

The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Alight outside the Darwin Building (24-hour Reception) and follow the signs to the MEI Conference in the Chancellor’s Building nearby.

There are regular buses from the campus to Stoke-on-Trent train station via Newcastle-under-Lyme.

A full timetable is available on the First Group website – firstbus.co.uk/potteries.

Rail

The nearest railway stations to Keele University are:

Stoke-on-Trent (5m/8km)

Crewe (12m/19km)

Find out more about the MEI Conference

1-2 July 2027, Keele University

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