A New Unified Mathematical Society

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and
the London Mathematical Society

In June and July 2008 the Councils of the IMA and the LMS adopted a report produced by their Joint Planning Group bringing eight years of discussions about a possible merger of the two societies to a firm proposal.  Both Councils commended the report to their members.

The purpose of this website is to provide members of both societies with up to date information as the next consultation phase takes place.

In September 2008 members of both societies received the report entitled ‘A New Unified Mathematical Society’ describing the proposed framework for the creation of the new society.

Members are invited to comment on the proposals either directly to the IMA or LMS using the links on the contact page.

The Presidents of the IMA and LMS visited over 20 universities and branches throughout the UK during the autumn of 2008 to give members a chance to hear the proposals and raise any queries.

Feedback from members, from the consultation meetings and from other organisations was reported to the IMA and LMS Councils at their November meetings. At these meetings the Councils agreed to invite Members to vote on the proposed merger in 2009 in accordance with each body's Charter. Arrangements are in hand to send papers to Members of both societies in mid-January. The Councils also agreed that arrangements for a separate ballot on the name of the new society should go ahead with the two names given in the report, which will take place later in 2009 if the earlier votes are both in favour of forming the new
society.