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Welcome to Mathematics in Cambridge

From Newton and earlier to the present day, Cambridge Mathematicians have led the world.

We offer outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, and exceptional PhD programmes.

We carry out research of world class excellence spanning topics in Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (at DPMMS), and Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (at DAMTP).

Our innovative education programmes and outreach events support teachers and school students worldwide, and share the excitement of the subject with the public.

Features

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Professor Sir John Aston FRS appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research

Professor Sir John Aston, Harding Professor of Statistics in Public Life in DPMMS, has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Cambridge.

The power of collaboration: celebrating the mathematics of Timothy Gowers

Mathematicians from around the world gathered at the Isaac Newton Institute in April 2024 to celebrate both the mathematics and the 60th birthday of Professor Sir Tim Gowers FRS.

Professor Anne-Christine Davis awarded OBE

Professor Anne-Christine Davis, from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list published in June 2024.

Four members of the Mathematics departments elected Fellows of the Royal Society

John Aston and Oscar Randal-Williams, from DPMMS, and Eric Lauga and Mihaela van der Schaar, from DAMTP, have all been recognised for their outstanding work.

Unravelling the secrets of life

Ray Goldstein, Alan Turing Professor of Complex Physical Systems at DAMTP, works on an area where Turing's legacy has had huge impact: mathematical biology. He tells us more about this work, and how mathematics can help shed light on fascinating problems in evolution.

A quantum leap: mapping DNA diversity with quantum computing

A collaboration led by DAMTP's Dr Sergii Strelchuk has been awarded up to $3.5 million in funding to explore the potential of quantum computing in one of the most exciting new areas in biomedical science.

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