Department of Mathematical Sciences research
Our groups focus on particular research areas but with a strong culture of collaboration and mutual support.
Department of Mathematical Sciences
We are an internationally recognised mathematics research department with excellence in teaching at all levels.
Research Excellence Framework 2021
98% of our research outputs were ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (with 57% ‘world-leading’) in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).
Study with us
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Undergraduate courses in mathematical sciences
Learn more about our mathematical sciences courses, including entry requirements and course structure.
Master's courses in mathematical sciences
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)
Delivering excellent training and research at the interface of applied mathematics, numerical analysis, probability, and statistics.
Postgraduate research degrees in mathematical sciences
Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Mathematical sciences projects on FindAPhD.com
We are currently advertising projects across a broad range of mathematical disciplines.
Start your research career in mathematics with our Pathway to Research scheme
Gain advanced skills and experience needed to apply for competitive PhD programmes in the UK and overseas, and apply for a £10,000 bursary to support yourself.
Our research and facilities
Find out about our core activities and our people.
Research in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Find out what Research Centres and groups make up the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
People in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
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Seminars in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Find out about upcoming seminars in the Department.
Facilities available for mathematical sciences students, researchers and industry
Explore our facilities available for teaching and research with expert support from University staff.
University of Bath - London Mathematical Society Symposia
Find out more about the Bath - LMS Symposia which covers the full breadth of mathematics and some applications.
News
Our latest research news and press releases.
Bath scientist strikes silver for maths display in Parliament
Maths PhD student Jennifer Power wins silver and £1,000 at a maths competition in Parliament for her work on optimising radiotherapy cancer treatments.
Stick to your lane: hidden order in chaotic crowds
Mathematical research brings new understanding of crowd formation and behaviour.
Professor Jonathan Dawes appointed as EPSRC Deputy Executive Chair
Prof Dawes will join the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council on a secondment at the end of February.
New maths research to improve disease diagnosis and cybersecurity
A new programme aims to extract useful information from huge, complex datasets. Bath mathematicians will be building models to identify big dataset anomalies.
Bath mathematician joins first UK-wide Young Academy
Lecturer and Medical Research Council University Research Fellow, Dr Ruth Bowness, is among the first members of the new UK Young Academy.
Chris Budd receives government award for Covid modelling work
Maths professor Chris Budd receives an Award for Modelling & Data Support for his contribution to epidemiological and modelling work during the pandemic.
Events
Find out about upcoming events in the Department
British Mathematical Colloquium to be held at the University of Bath (3-6 April)
3 Apr 2023 12.00pm
The Chancellors' Building,
University of Bath
The 74th British Mathematical Colloquium will be held at the University of Bath from Monday 3 April to Thursday 6. Registration deadline: Sunday 5 March.
Public Lecture: Dr Katie Steckles, The n Most Important Symbols in Mathematics
3 Apr 2023 7.15pm
The Guildhall,
Bath
Join Katie Steckles on a journey through the symbols we use to communicate mathematical ideas.
Improve your employability with a work placement
Take advantage of our strong links with industry and do a placement as part of your studies.
My placement at Deloitte gave me experience of large-scale projects in two industries
Mathematical Sciences student Charlotte Eldred enjoyed her placement so much that she's going back for more.
The international team-building trip was a highlight of my placement
Mathematical Sciences student Charlotte Ware enjoyed the business trips during her placement as a financial analyst.
Learning how to lead
Maths student Lily Hemmett learnt a great deal on placement in the fast-paced development atmosphere of Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Outreach and engagement
Find out how we're educating the public and inspiring students of all ages with our outreach activities.
Mathematics outreach activities
We offer a range of activities to local schools, colleges and communities.
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Apply now for one of our academic positions.
Joining Mathematical Sciences as an independent research fellow
Advice for postdoctoral researchers about how to apply for fellowships and join the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Equality and diversity
The Department of Mathematical Sciences aims to support an inclusive culture that values the diversity of its staff and students. We are supporters of the London Mathematical Society's Good Practice Scheme and hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award.
About the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Teaching expertise in the Department is backed by our teams' strong involvement in research across pure and applied mathematics, statistics and probability.
Contact us
For general enquiries to the Department Office, email maths-enquiries@bath.ac.uk or call 01225 386997.