Research in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Find out what Research Centres and groups make up the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Department of Mathematical Sciences
We are an internationally recognised mathematics research department with excellence in teaching at all levels.
Research and teaching
Find out about our core activities and our people.
Undergraduate courses in mathematical sciences
Explore our courses in mathematical sciences, mathematics and statistics, including placement and study year abroad options.
People in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Find a member of staff in the department.
MSc Modern Application of Mathematics
Find out more about our MSc course.
Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)
EPSRC-funded doctoral training programme at the interface of statistics with applied and computational mathematics.
Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI)
IMI helps private clients and academics analyse big data and find innovative solutions to complex mathematical problems.
News
Our latest research news and press releases.
Two Bath academics are finalists in the FDM Everywoman in Tech Awards 2019
Dr Apala Majumdar, Reader in Applied Mathematics, is one of two Bath readers in the finals for the academic category in this year's awards.
SAMBa awarded funding for more PhD students
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics at Bath (SAMBa) has received funding for 8 more years of research and training.
Reimagining Recruitment project launched
The University of Bath is leading a project aiming to change the culture of academic recruitment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Three IMI students win prize for their undergraduate research posters
Over a hundred people dropped by to see the Institute for Mathematical Innovation's poster display of undergraduate research internship projects.
PhD student awarded travel to annual applied maths conference
Read Dan Green's blog post about his trip and the paper he presented to the SIAM annual meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Reflections on the SIAM UKIE national student chapter conference
Our SIAM-IMA student chapter hosted this annual conference, bringing together students of applied and industrial mathematics from across the UK and Ireland.
Events
We are an active research department. Join us at one of our workshops, conferences or seminars.
Landscapes Colloquium: Taming Infinities
8 Feb 2019 3.15pm
2 East,
3.1,
University of Bath
Professor Martin Hairer of Imperial College will give a talk on Taming Infinities.
British Applied Mathematics Colloquium 2019
24 Apr 2019 10.00am
The Chancellors’ Building,
University of Bath
UK's largest applied mathematics conference bringing together students, academics and industry professionals to discuss recent advances within the field.
LMS Probability Research School
1 Jul 2019 9.00am
University of Bath,
University of Bath
PhD students and postdocs from the UK and abroad are invited to join us for a unique opportunity to gather and learn from leading experts in probability.
Improve your employability with a year-long 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.
Join us
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 Bronze Award.
About the Department of Mathematical Sciences
We're ranked in the top ten in the Complete University Guide 2018. Teaching expertise is backed by our teams' strong involvement in research across pure and applied mathematics, statistics and probability.
In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 88% of our research was rated world leading or internationally excellent.
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