Shifting sands: protecting environments from dune migration
A new model describing interactions between sand dunes and obstacles, developed by researchers in DAMTP, could help protect infrastructure and delicate ecosystems from damage.
Sean Hartnoll, new Professor of Mathematical Physics in DAMTP, is connecting extremes, working on an astonishing link between the theory of black holes and the small-scale physics of materials.
We may be a little closer to a direct detection of dark energy, thanks to Professor Anne-Christine Davis and Dr Sunny Vagnozzi from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics and their collaborators.
Professor Michael Green FRS awarded Royal Medal 2021
Michael Green, former Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, has been awarded the Royal Society's 2021 Royal Medal, honouring his crucial and influential contributions to the development of string theory.
Mathematics at Cambridge is open to everyone and there's a passionate drive to increase diversity among staff and students. The Hidden Figures in Mathematics event, which took place as part of the Cambridge Festival, was part of a range of activities to support this commitment.
Sir John Aston, Harding Professor of Statistics in Public Life and recently Chief Scientific Adviser to the Home Office, has been knighted in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours in recognition of his services to statistics and public policymaking.
Preserving Stephen Hawking's legacy for future generations
In a major acquisition by the nation, Stephen Hawking’s personal archive and office will be preserved by Cambridge University Library and the Science Museum for researchers and the public to explore.
