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).
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Hannah Fry announced as Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics
Hannah Fry will join the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics on 1 January 2025 as Cambridge's first Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics.
Cambridge Conversations: Hannah Fry – mathematics for all
In this podcast Hannah Fry talks about her own work, what she is looking forward to about joining Cambridge, and her hopes for the future of mathematics communication.
Counting on connections: Julian Sahasrabudhe wins Whitehead Prize
Dr Julian Sahasrabudhe (DPMMS) has won a Whitehead Prize for his outstanding contributions to Ramsey theory, his work on complex analysis and random matrix theory, and his remarkable progress on sphere packings.
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.
Thinking inside the box: new insights on a particle physics enigma
An enigmatic particle has defied explanation since its discovery two decades ago. But new work by by researchers in the High Energy Physics group in DAMTP and colleagues may shed light on the mystery.
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.
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.
