Count me in!

A collaborative network for enhancing diversity in mathematics

What is it?

Count me in! is a new scheme, run by the Department of Mathematical Sciences, to promote better mentorship and networking for underrepresented communities within undergraduate, postgraduate, and early-career mathematicians at Bath. The scheme will involve pairing talented mathematicians with experienced mentors to provide bespoke networking opportunities, and as a way for the University to learn more about the challenges that exist, particularly in relation to diversity, in building future careers as mathematicians.  

We hope that the scheme will provide a voice to staff and students in sharing the challenges and benefits of diversity in mathematics.

Funding has been provided by the University Research Culture Fund.

Who is it for?

Our remit for diversity is intended to be broad and includes:  

  • being the first in your family to go to university 
  • having faced or facing socioeconomic challenges 
  • being part of a group underrepresented in maths
  • cultural diversity (being an international mathematician) 
  • overcoming or facing physical or mental challenges 
What does the scheme involve?

Count me in! includes the following:

  • Linking undergraduate, postgraduate and early-career staff with mentors in academia and industry
  • Engaging and connecting with your mentor/mentee over dinner
  • A summer networking event where we will prepare and train people for navigating professional careers and personal challenges, focussing on diversity and underrepresentation.
How can I get involved?

Call for mentees

We are looking for undergraduate, postgraduate, and early-career mathematicians to join us as mentees. 

Mentees will be matched with a mentor who is further along their career path. They will have the opportunity to meet them 1:1 to share experiences, discuss career goals and development, and explore how to face or overcome challenges.

PhD students
Please apply by filling in the PhD expression of interest form by Friday 11 April 2025

UG students
Please apply by filling in the UG expression of interest form by Friday 2 May 2025.

 

Call for mentors

We are looking for postgraduates and academic mathematicians to join us as mentors for the scheme. Mentors will meet 1:1 with mentees to help them to explore their career plans and develop their skills, experience and networks.

Please apply by filling in the expression of interest form by Friday 11 April 2025.

 

You are very welcome to apply to be both a mentor and a mentee as part of the scheme.

 

Contact us

The Count me in! organising team:

  • Phil Trinh
  • Caroline Ang
  • Lindsay Melling
  • Jey Sivaloganathan
  • Gregory Sankaran 

Please contact us for more information or if you have any queries.

FAQs

University support services

Doctoral College

The Doctoral College oversees all PhD study at the University and plays a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study. They run frequent events to bring PhD researchers from across campus together and provide a programme of skills training. The Doctoral College also ensures that you meet key milestones during your research project and processes requests for suspensions or extensions.

Student Support

Student Support provides students with support and guidance, including counselling and mental health, disability support, money management and international student advice.

Find out more about Student Support at the University of Bath

Student Support

FAQs

Enquiries

Please get in touch with us if you have
any questions about the programme

Lou Adkin, Centre Coordinator