PROFESSOR GATH DALES AND PROFESSOR JOEL FEINSTEIN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

The University of Ibadan on Monday, April 19, 2010 hosted Professor Gath Dales of Mathematics Department, University of Leeds and Professor Joel Feinstein of Nottingham University, United Kingdom who came to Nigeria to participate in the Banach Algebra Workshop at Abuja between April 4 and 8, 2010.
During the visit, the Department of Mathematics enjoyed the benefit having mathematical and recruitment talks with them. Presentations on ‘Frechet Algebras of Power Series’ and on ‘Infinity and Beyond’ given by Prof. Dales and Prof. Feistein respectively, focused on mathematical problems relating to Banach Algebras and their basic applications; and functional continuity of certain operators on Hilbert spaces. Also, the talks afforded the Students the opportunity of being provided with information regarding requirements and conditions for obtaining PhD in Mathematics in Leeds University.
According to Mr.Emeka Egwe who represented the Head of Department, the visit has further broadened the long term collaboration with the University of Leeds and Nottingham University.
Professor Dales, a renowned Mathematician, who is a Council member of London Mathematical Society, was glad to visit the University of Ibadan where his Father-in-law was once a Principal of then University College of Ibadan