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.
Congratulations to Hannah Fry, Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics in DAMTP, who has been awarded the Leelavati Prize for outstanding contributions to increasing the public awareness of mathematics.
In this podcast episode we talk to Julian Sahasrabudhe, Professor of Combinatorics in DPMMS, about Ramsey theory, sphere packing and his advice for making progress on hard problems.
Congratulations to Professor Dhruv Ranganathan, who has won a 2026 Pilkington Prize. The Pilkington Prizes recognise outstanding contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Three Cambridge mathematicians invited to speak at the ICM 2026
Julian Sahasrabudhe, Richard Samworth, and Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb have been invited to give talks at the International Congress of Mathematicians in July 2026
