STIMULUS is a community service programme which gives Cambridge University students the opportunity to work with pupils in local schools, helping with Maths, Science, ICT or Technology lessons. STIMULUS students work as volunteer Teaching Assistants in the classroom, alongside the class teacher.

GCSE students from deprived areas in inner-city and Greater London are beginning an innovative and intensive course in mathematics at Cambridge University.

The $1.2m Fast Forward Maths programme, funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the US’ largest investment bank, is launched today with a speech by Professor John Rallison, pro vice-chancellor for education.

Issue 47, just published, is the biggest ever issue of Plus. We proudly present the winners of the Plus new writers award who explore, amongst other things, the mysteries of infinity, flight, love and Google. We also investigate the maths of tomography, catch some primes, and have a look at maths in the movies.