Last year saw unusual hurricane activity over the Atlantic. Charles Powell from the Institute of Computing for Climate Science (ICCS) has been figuring out the underlying factors, to improve the forecasts that help keep people and property safe.
Student snapshots: International Women in Mathematics Day
To celebrate International Women in Mathematics Day in May 2026, undergraduate students shared what they love about the Cambridge mathematics community, and the advice they'd give their younger selves.
Learning from the greats: Hannah Fry shares her magic with Cambridge undergraduates
Students at the Mathematics Faculty had an opportunity to learn directly from an international superstar in mathematics communication: Hannah Fry, Cambridge's first Professor for the Public Understanding of Mathematics.
Voices of Mathematics: James Fergusson on AI and data intensive science
In this podcast episode we talk to James Fergusson about the potential of AI to drive forward scientific discovery, how industry and academia can work together, and training the researchers of the future.
Lisa Valentini is a second year PhD student at the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS). She tells us about the pleasure of connecting ideas, eureka moments, and what it's like being a Gates Scholar
In March 2026 researchers including Professor Ben Allanach and Professor Anthony Challinor from DAMTP were joined by an audience of Cambridge alumni for a live webinar discussing the latest research into dark matter.
Dark stars: new theories shed light on black holes
Gravitational waves have provided a wealth of information about black holes. But could other objects be hiding in this data too? Researchers at DAMTP are exploring this idea, which may also help resolve the mystery of dark matter.
Voices of Mathematics: Ulrich Sperhake and Seppe Staelens
In this episode of our Voices of Mathematics podcast we talk to Professor Ulrich Sperhake and PhD student Seppe Staelens from the Stephen Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology in DAMTP.
Eight Faculty researchers announced as Academy for Mathematical Sciences Fellows
Eight members of the Cambridge Mathematics Faculty are included in the first cohort of Fellows and Honorary Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.
Researchers from DPMMS are working out how best to translate scientific evidence to help inform policy makers – and us – when we make decisions that affect our lives.
