MSc in Mathematical Sciences and MMath in Mathematics Handbook (2025-26)
10. Student Support and Academic Policies
10.6. Student Societies
There are number of Mathematical Sciences student societies which you may like to join. Details of the main societies are given below. In addition there are also over 200 clubs and societies covering a wide range of interest which you may join or attend. A full list is available at http://www.ox.ac.uk/students/life/clubs/list/.
Invariants
Invariants is Oxford University’s student society for Mathematics. Their goal is to promote Mathematics and provide a social environment for the students of the Mathematical Institute. They host informal lectures, often given by leading mathematicians, as well as socials and puzzle competitions.
Email: invariants@invariants.org.uk
Website: http://www.invariants.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oxford.invariants/
Mirzakhani Society
The Mirzakhani Society is a society aimed at supporting female and non-binary students in Oxford who are studying Mathematics. They usually run a weekly "Sip and Solve" where individuals are encouraged to come along to do problem sheets, with the provision of tea and cake.
Email: mirzakhanisociety@gmail.com
Website: https://www.mirzakhanisociety.org.uk/
LGBTI∧3
LGBTI∧3 is a student group for all LGBTQ-identifying students at the Mathematical Institute, the Department of Statistics and the Department of Computer Science. The group aims to provide a friendly space to connect for both undergraduates and postgraduates. They usually meet fortnightly during term for tea, biscuits and a chat. Please email them for details.
Email: oxlgbtqubed@gmail.com