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Department of Mathematics

MSc in Mathematical Sciences.

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

The Department prides itself on its balance of world-class pure and interdisciplinary research from staff with an international perspective in a friendly dynamic environment. We translate our research into teaching experiences with an emphasis on small groups and approachable lecturers. You can find out more about the department here.

Professor Martin Bees, Head of Department, 6 Sept 2021

 

Undergraduate study

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News

NuTS is coming to York

Wednesday 15 March 2023

The next Northern Number Theory Seminar (NuTS) will be in York on Thursday 11 May 2023.

New maths research for the public good

Wednesday 8 February 2023

Six year Network Stochastic Processes and Time Series (NeST) programme grant funded by EPSRC.

Lobsters need maths too

Thursday 20 October 2022

Masters students Elisabeth James and Matthew Sullivan work with the Whitby Lobster Hatchery to understand the role of lobsters in the local ecology.

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Postgraduate study

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Events

A Celebration of Mathematicians

Professor Lewis Fry Richardson

Lewis Fry Richardson was an English mathematician, physicist, meteorologist, psychologist and pacifist who pioneered modern mathematical techniques of weather forecasting. 

In 1926, Richardson was elected Fellow of the Royal Society for “his knowledge of physics and eminen[ce] in the application of mathematics to physical problemsof the atmosphere and other structures”. 

Our research

Finance at York

Students in Trading Room.

The study of finance at York is both interdisciplinary in nature and focuses on delivering public good. Our work covers actuarial science, accounting, econometrics, operations research, and more. With over thirty academics working in this field, our research expertise is split across three academic departments and schools: the School for Business and Society, the Department of Economics and Related Studies, and the Department of Mathematics.

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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. 

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