Department of Mathematics
World-class research: Quantum cryptography at the Quantum Communications Hub
Emphasis on small group teaching: comprehensive tutorial and seminar system to support students
World-class research: mathematical biologists assemble viruses using group theory
Enthusiastic staff with broad, interdisciplinary research interests
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update - Department of Mathematics
My colleagues and I continue to deliver a blend of on-campus and online teaching sessions, whilst maintaining flexibility to accommodate everyone's circumstances and the changing course of the pandemic. On all programmes, we aim to retain our friendly atmosphere, personal contact and small-group teaching, whether or not you are here in person.
Professor Niall MacKay, Head of Department, October 15, 2020
If you have an urgent query please make contact with one of the following teams:
- maths-exams@york.ac.uk for Assessments, Exams and Exceptional Circumstances. Please also consult our list of FAQs
- maths-enquiries@york.ac.uk for any other student related enquiries
- maths-admin@york.ac.uk for non student related enquiries
- You can also contact our academic staff via email
For information on how the University is dealing with COVID-19, please check the Coronavirus webpages.
We are a community of mathematicians from all over the world, engaged in world-class research and committed to excellence in teaching with a special emphasis on small groups and a friendly atmosphere. You can find out more about the department here.
Professor Niall MacKay, Head of Department.
Undergraduate study
News
Thursday 15 October 2020
Mathematics student Sasha Ramani comes runner up in the British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM) Undergraduate Essay Prize.
Monday 10 August 2020
New work by Mirjam Weilenmann and Roger Colbeck, published in the 'Physical Review Letters' journal, lays out an approach...
Monday 6 July 2020
Prof. Degui Li is beginning work on a new research project looking at modelling high-frequency data in financial economics.
Our research
Our values
We support the principles laid out in the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme, and aim to create an inclusive, mutually supportive community which enables everyone to do their best work and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We hold the Bronze Award of the Athena SWAN programme for women in science.