Codebreaking & Cryptography at Maths Week Scotland 2024

The Open University is delighted to host Codebreaking & Cryptography​ as part of Maths Week Scotland 2024.

Crack codes and compete! Discover the mathematics behind cryptography with Open University academics Katie Chicot and Andrew Potter.

Ever wondered how Julius Caesar sent messages of military significance, or how prisoners of war communicated with each other?

Delve into the ancient science and art of cryptography with Open University mathematicians Katie Chicot and Andrew Potter. Put your mathematical skills and problem solving abilities to the test in this interactive session to break ancient and modern codes!

Book your place at this free event via the Maths Week Scotland website. Suggested age suitability: 11 - 13 years old (S1 - S3).

There is a range of free learning about Maths on the OU's free learning site, OpenLearn, such as Everyday Maths and Could you be a code breaker?.