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International Day of Mathematics

14 March

Greater global awareness of mathematical sciences are vital to addressing challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate change, energy and sustainable development, and to improving the quality of life in both the developed and the developing worlds. UNESCO’s 40th General Conference proclaimed 14 March of every year International Day of Mathematics in November 2019 ().

In many countries, 14 March (3/14) is already celebrated as Pi Day because π, one of the world’s most widely-known mathematical constants can be rounded to 3.14. 

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What UNESCO does to support mathematics

UNESCO facilitates access to mathematics education and research in developing countries through its educational programmes, but also through its regional centres dedicated to mathematics in Hanoi (Viet Nam) and Accra (Ghana), its chairs in Benin, Nigeria and Palestine, and the programmes of the International Centre for Pure and Applied Mathematics (Nice, France) in Asia, Africa and the Americas.

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Webinar on Industrial Mathematics

This webinar on industrial mathematics marked the International Day of Mathematics (14 march 2023). Speakers shared their knowledge and expertise in areas such as sustainable industrial systems, modern manufacturing, and predictive maintenance. This webinar aims to promote the knowledge and applications of industrial mathematics.

"As humanity faces immense challenges, it is crucial that the power of mathematics be both better understood and more balanced."

UNESCO Director-General
Audrey AzoulayDirector-General of UNESCO