Within the scope of the Mathematics Days organized by the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Mathematics Club operating under the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate, world renowned mathematician Arran Fernandez came together with high school students participating in the 24th High School Mathematics Competition organized by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics.
Delivering the seminar titled “The Career of a Genius” at the Mustafa Afşin Ersoy Hall at 14:30 on the 12th of April 2018 Fernandez spoke to high school students about his education and being accepted to Cambridge University. Fernandez provided advice about what students should be careful about during their education.
The said event was attented by students from the Nicosia Turkish Maarif College, Bülent Ecevit Anatolian High School, 20 Temmuz High School, Famagusta Turkish Maarif College, Namık Kemal High School, 19 Mayıs Turkish Maarif College, Lapta Yavuzlar High School and the Güzelyurt Turkish Maarif College.
Visit to EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam
Fernandez also visited EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam in his office. During the visit, Fernandez stated that he is very happy to be at EMU and informed Prof. Dr. Osam about the work he is carrying out.
Also present during the visit were EMU Vice Rector for Financial Affairs Prof. Dr. Sevin Uğural, Rector’s Coordinator Asst. Prof. Dr. Arif Akkeleş, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özarslan and Vice Dean Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bozer. At the end of the visit Prof. Dr. Osam presented Fernandez a gift.