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Tau (Ï„) Day estimation event

A playful illustration showing the Greek letter tau with a smiley face, equated to two smiling pies topped with whipped cream, symbolizing that tau equals two times pi
Date 18/06/2025 at 18.28 - 18/06/2025 at 20.00 Where Club Room

Estimating Ï„, the true circle constant, in a fun event with pies and other mathematical snacks.

A playful illustration showing the Greek letter tau with a smiley face, equated to two smiling pies topped with whipped cream, symbolizing that tau equals two times pi

Overview

The number Ï„ (= 2Ï€) "tau" is sometimes regarded as more fundamental than Ï€, and mathematics enthusiasts around the world celebrate June 28th (6/28) as . 

This drop in event will be a large-scale experiment to estimate the circle constant by dropping matchsticks on a floor with parallel strips of wood using the solution to Buffon's needle problem.

There will also be pies and other mathematical snacks to enjoy!

 

Details

The event is open to all and free to attend with no need to book.

 

Access

This event will take place in the Club Room on the ground floor of our main building which has step free access. There is an accessible toilet located on the first floor of the building which can be accessed by stairs or by lift.

 

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A playful illustration showing the Greek letter tau with a smiley face, equated to two smiling pies topped with whipped cream, symbolizing that tau equals two times pi

Tau (Ï„) Day estimation event

18/06/2025 at 18.28

Estimating Ï„, the true circle constant, in a fun event with pies and other mathematical snacks.

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