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New mathematical theory says small organisms may not form species

A new mathematical theory from the University is challenging one of the most basic ideas of biology – that the concept of a ‘species’ applies to all creatures.

The impact of networks and collective behaviour

The University’s new Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour will be officially opened next week at a major two-day event to address how connectivity generates complex behaviour in different areas of the natural world and human society.

University builds strong mathematical relations in Stellenbosch

A delegation from our Department of Mathematics Sciences recently visited one of our preferred partners – Stellenbosch University in South Africa, also attending AIMS and SANUM 2013.

Our students scoop awards at Lovelace event

A number of our students have won top prizes at the annual Lovelace Colloquium.

Mathematician awarded Career Acceleration Fellowship for liquid crystal research

Dr Apala Majumdar from our Department of Mathematical Sciences has been awarded a five-year EPSRC Career Acceleration Fellowship to fund her research programme on “The Mathematics of Liquid Crystals – Analysis, Computation and Applications”.

£600k EPSRC Fellowship for Professor Simon Wood

Professor Simon Wood from the University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences has been awarded a prestigious EPSRC Fellowship worth £600k.

 
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