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THE QUEEN’S COLLEGE<br />
THE PETER NEUMANN FELLOWSHIP<br />
IN MATHEMATICS APPEAL<br />
Secur<strong>in</strong>g the future of <strong>Mathematics</strong> at Queen’s
DR PETER NEUMANN (Π) OBE (1940-2020)<br />
Photo: Veronika Vernier<br />
“At Old Members’ events, I was touched by the s<strong>in</strong>cere <strong>in</strong>terest<br />
he took <strong>in</strong> our lives after Oxford. He was delighted to observe<br />
last<strong>in</strong>g friendships forged at Queen’s, particularly (but not limited<br />
to) Mathematicians. We feel a special bond through the privilege of<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g taught and guided by him.”<br />
Elizabeth Pilk<strong>in</strong>gton (<strong>Mathematics</strong>, 2000)<br />
In December 2020, the College was saddened to learn of the death of<br />
Dr <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Neumann</strong> OBE (<strong>Mathematics</strong>, 1959), Emeritus Fellow of Queen’s.<br />
<strong>Peter</strong>’s impact on generations of Queen’s students as Fellow <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mathematics</strong><br />
(1966-2008), Dean of Degrees (1968-73), Tutor for Admissions (1980-<br />
86), and Senior Tutor (1990-95 and 2004-08) is immense, and will not be<br />
forgotten. An exceptionally dist<strong>in</strong>guished scholar and researcher <strong>in</strong> both<br />
<strong>Mathematics</strong> and the History of <strong>Mathematics</strong>, he was also passionate about<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>Mathematics</strong> education outreach. <strong>Peter</strong> will be remembered for<br />
<strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g students to achieve their full potential both <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mathematics</strong> and <strong>in</strong><br />
life, with encouragement always generously given – <strong>in</strong> green pen.
MATHEMATICS AT QUEEN’S TODAY<br />
Queen’s currently has 28 <strong>Mathematics</strong> & Jo<strong>in</strong>t Subject<br />
undergraduates, with 9 <strong>in</strong> the f<strong>in</strong>al year of their MMath,<br />
and 22 <strong>Mathematics</strong> postgraduates.<br />
The College normally admits 7-8 undergraduate<br />
students each year for <strong>Mathematics</strong>.<br />
Thanks to the broad range of <strong>in</strong>terests of the Tutorial<br />
Fellows, most of the first- and second-year material<br />
is able to be taught by Fellows and Lecturers with<strong>in</strong><br />
the College.<br />
“At Queen’s, <strong>Mathematics</strong> reta<strong>in</strong>s its position as<br />
a core scientific discipl<strong>in</strong>e. The dedicated team<br />
of Mathematicians at the College, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
Fellow <strong>in</strong> Pure <strong>Mathematics</strong>, the Fellow <strong>in</strong> Applied<br />
<strong>Mathematics</strong>, and the Clifford Norton Senior<br />
Research Fellow <strong>in</strong> the History of <strong>Mathematics</strong>,<br />
diligently impart knowledge <strong>in</strong> both Applied and<br />
Pure <strong>Mathematics</strong>.<br />
Complement<strong>in</strong>g this team are the tutorial lecturers<br />
from the Mathematical Institute and The Big Data<br />
Institute at the University of Oxford.”<br />
Professor José A. Carrillo,<br />
Fellow <strong>in</strong> Applied<br />
<strong>Mathematics</strong><br />
“Undergraduate and graduate students at<br />
Queen’s are exposed to a vibrant culture<br />
of top-tier <strong>Mathematics</strong> education.”
SUPPORTING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE<br />
Reta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g key teach<strong>in</strong>g posts is one of the College’s ongo<strong>in</strong>g priorities, and<br />
this entails considerable costs which the College must meet each year.<br />
Permanently endowed Tutorial <strong>Fellowship</strong>s provide security for the future of<br />
the tutorial system which lies at the heart of the academic excellence and<br />
overall student experience at Queen’s.<br />
The power of regular giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
We hope many more of our <strong>Mathematics</strong> Old Members will jo<strong>in</strong> those<br />
already support<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Neumann</strong> <strong>Fellowship</strong> Fund, by mak<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
regular (recurr<strong>in</strong>g) gift to this special appeal. Regular giv<strong>in</strong>g is at the core<br />
of the tradition of giv<strong>in</strong>g back that connects current students with Queen’s<br />
Old Members of every generation. Regular gifts really add up! Every gift<br />
makes a difference – we can do this together.<br />
“Learn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Mathematics</strong> gives one the foundation and the rigour to<br />
scrut<strong>in</strong>ise the world <strong>in</strong> which we live. The Oxford tutorial system<br />
is a unique experience – Queen’s is no exception and, for me, the<br />
tutorials <strong>in</strong> College have def<strong>in</strong>itely been the most engag<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
helpful. Queen’s offers a lot of contact hours, whether through<br />
tutorials, revision classes, or meet<strong>in</strong>gs with your moral tutor.”<br />
Injune Hwang (<strong>Mathematics</strong>, 2020)
WE NEED YOUR HELP<br />
Queen’s has a long teach<strong>in</strong>g tradition <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mathematics</strong>. There are currently<br />
two full-time <strong>Mathematics</strong> Fellows, neither of which are endowed. The<br />
College’s Govern<strong>in</strong>g Body has therefore created the <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Neumann</strong><br />
<strong>Fellowship</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mathematics</strong>, an endowed <strong>Fellowship</strong>, to ensure his<br />
contributions and memory live on through future generations of Queen’s<br />
<strong>Mathematics</strong> students and Fellows.<br />
The <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Neumann</strong> <strong>Fellowship</strong> Fund<br />
The cost to the College to endow this post is £2 million.<br />
Over £500,000 has been raised <strong>in</strong> cash and pledges<br />
to date, follow<strong>in</strong>g the formal launch of this appeal at the<br />
Subject D<strong>in</strong>ner for Mathematicians <strong>in</strong> June 2022.
HOW TO SUPPORT MATHEMATICS<br />
AT QUEEN’S<br />
If you would like further <strong>in</strong>formation about mak<strong>in</strong>g a gift to support<br />
the <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Neumann</strong> <strong>Fellowship</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mathematics</strong>, please contact<br />
Photo: David Olds<br />
Amanda Sharp<br />
Regular Giv<strong>in</strong>g Officer<br />
amanda.sharp@queens.ox.ac.uk<br />
+44 (0)1865 279225<br />
If you are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> becom<strong>in</strong>g an Eglesfield or Philippa Benefactor, or if<br />
you have any questions about leav<strong>in</strong>g a gift to <strong>Mathematics</strong> at Queen’s <strong>in</strong><br />
your will, please contact development@queens.ox.ac.uk<br />
Every gift makes a difference –<br />
we can do this together<br />
You can give us<strong>in</strong>g the enclosed donation form or by cheque, and can<br />
send this back to us (us<strong>in</strong>g the addressed envelope pre-paid for those<br />
<strong>in</strong> the UK) or, if <strong>in</strong> the US, to Americans for Oxford, Inc.<br />
Alternatively, you can donate securely onl<strong>in</strong>e by<br />
scann<strong>in</strong>g the accompany<strong>in</strong>g QR code, or by visit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the Queen’s giv<strong>in</strong>g page at www.development.ox.ac.<br />
uk/queens-college or if <strong>in</strong> the US, at www.oxfordna.<br />
org/donate, specify<strong>in</strong>g “The <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Neumann</strong><br />
<strong>Fellowship</strong> Fund”.<br />
www.queens.co.uk<br />
Registered Charity No. 1142553<br />
The Old Members’ Office<br />
The Queen’s College<br />
High Street<br />
Oxford OX1 4AW<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 279225<br />
Email: development@queens.ox.ac.uk<br />
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