The Protect Pure Maths campaign brings together mathematicians, policy makers, education professionals and maths fans to make the case for pure maths.

Who We Are:

Protect Pure Maths has been founded in partnership with the London Mathematical Society, the UK’s oldest national learned society dedicated solely to maths.

The campaign secretariat is provided by Connect, a leading public affairs company that specialises in public affairs and political strategy, corporate communications, and reputation management.

The campaign was launched with a donation from XTX Markets, a leading algorithmic trading company that is focused on mathematics and technology.

Steering Group

Protect Pure Maths is overseen by a Steering Group. The Steering Group  meets on a monthly basis. The terms of reference of the Steering Group are:

1. To set the objectives for the campaign, which exists to protect pure maths and advance all the mathematical sciences;

2. To define and execute the campaign strategy;

3. To co-ordinate campaign activities and communications, working collaboratively with partners and supporters.

Current members of the Steering Group are:

• Professor Jens Marklof, President of the London Mathematical Society, Professor of Mathematical Physics, University of Bristol

• Professor Paul Glaister CBE, Honorary Secretary of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education, University of Reading

• Professor Iain Gordon, Vice-President of the London Mathematical Society, Professor of Mathematics, University of Edinburgh

• Simon Edwards, Chief Executive, London Mathematical Society

• Simon Coyle, Head of Philanthropy, XTX Markets

• Representative from Connect, as Secretariat