The School of Mathematical Sciences is one of the largest and strongest mathematics departments in the UK. In the latest independent Research Assessment Exercise, the School ranked 8th in the UK in "research power" across the three subject areas within the School of Mathematical Sciences (Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research). In the last independent Teaching Quality Assessment, the School scored 23 out of 24.
Research
We have active research groups in many branches of applied mathematics, pure mathematics and statistics. The School is also host to the Centre for Mathematical Medicine and Biology and much of the research undertaken is multidisciplinary and crosses traditional boundaries.
We have a strong and vibrant body of postgraduate students who contribute significantly to the School’s research efforts. Postgraduate students are encouraged to participate in the many School research-related activities, and attend appropriate national and international conferences.
State-of-the-art building and facilities
Postgraduate facilities within the School are excellent and are located in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of University Park Campus. The facility has been designed to contribute positively to the educational process by carefully integrating academics and students throughout the building. As well as shared offices and workrooms postgraduates also have access to breakout 'pod's' and small discussion areas.
A specialist science library, with excellent access to online journals and databases , and the main University computing centre are located nearby, and the School has its own extensive network of PCs, workstations and other computing equipment. Mathematical packages (LaTex, Maple, Matlab, graphics routines etc) are available, along with electronic links from the School to other University computer and IT facilities.