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WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AT DURHAM

Mathematical Sciences at Durham offers a unique blend of high-quality teaching
and research in Applied & Computational Mathematics, Mathematical & Theoretical
Particle Physics, Pure Mathematics, Probability and Statistics. We pride
ourselves on combining world-leading research with a dedication to the learning
experience of our undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Our curriculum and degree structure is monitored and regularly updated to
provide students with the best possible mathematical and general skills,
equipping them for a rapidly changing professional environment. Our degree
portfolio has recently been enriched to offer the possibility of a year in
industry and a new route in statistics that will give interested students
practical experience of problem solving in a commercial environment.

About the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Joint 1st in the UK for internationally excellent and world-leading research
impact (REF 2014)

11th in The Complete University Guide 2024

Award Athena Swan Bronze Award Holder
96% of our research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent (REF
2021)


STUDY WITH US

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the Department of Mathematical Sciences.


UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

We offer various undergraduate courses which allow choice from a wide spectrum
of pure mathematics, applied mathematics (including mathematical physics) and
statistics.



POSTGRADUATE STUDY

We currently offer three taught postgraduate degrees which offer a gateway to a
variety of careers and a natural pathway to a PhD.



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OUR RESEARCH

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of research groups. We are also members of various scientific networks,
addressing a wide selection of topics from the mathematics of climate change to
geometric group theory.

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inspiring environment for mathematical research and scholarly activities of the
highest standards.

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students a strong sense of belonging as well as fostering constructive
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DECODING INEQUALITY: NEW MATHS PROJECT AIMS TO UNLOCK SOCIAL PUZZLE

Dr Alpár Mészáros from our department of Mathematical Sciences sheds light on
inequality through the lens of math. He is teaming up with Dr Mauro Bambi of
Durham University Business School to solve inequality's code using the
surprising key of partial differential equations (PDEs).
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real-world problems. Our leading mathematicians have been pioneering complex
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   that will focus on developing new mathematical foundations for artificial
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   Dr Alpár Mészáros from our department of Mathematical Sciences sheds light on
   inequality through the lens of math. He is teaming up with Dr Mauro Bambi of
   Durham University Business School to solve inequality's code using the
   surprising key of partial differential equations (PDEs).
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has reduced the number of residents admitted to hospital by 25%.





DURHAM UNIVERSITY RECEIVES £1 MILLION EPSRC GRANT FOR AI RESEARCH HUB

We have been awarded a £1 million grant as part of a new £10 million national
research hub from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
that will focus on developing new mathematical foundations for artificial
intelligence (AI).



DECODING INEQUALITY: NEW MATHS PROJECT AIMS TO UNLOCK SOCIAL PUZZLE

Dr Alpár Mészáros from our department of Mathematical Sciences sheds light on
inequality through the lens of math. He is teaming up with Dr Mauro Bambi of
Durham University Business School to solve inequality's code using the
surprising key of partial differential equations (PDEs).

   


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Get to know Dr Martin Kerin who recently joined our Department of Mathematical
Sciences.



MEET DR DENIS PATTERSON FROM OUR DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

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Mathematical Sciences.



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