Welcome to the Faculty of Mathematics
Michaelmas Term 2026
Please familiarise yourself with the information on this page in advance of your arrival. If you have any queries, please contact the Postgraduate Office.
You can find additional information for students currently doing the MPhil in Mathematics here.
The Faculty is located in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences (CMS). The main entrance to the Centre, with reception desk, is at the east end of the building and is approached from Clarkson Road. View directions and map. Find your way around CMS.
There is further information on the Faculty in our Maths pages.
Main course contacts
- Administrators: mphil-admin@maths.cam.ac.uk. Alternative you can call us on (01223 3)37 966- or visit at C0.15.
- Computing assistance: help@maths.cam.ac.uk
- Facilities: facilities@maths.cam.ac.uk
- Reception: reception@maths.cam.ac.uk
Induction meetings and safety training
All Michaelmas Term starters will have an induction meeting with the Head of Department, the Director of Postgraduate Education and the Research Student Advisor/Postgraduate Welfare Advisor. This meeting, that you'll attend along PhD incoming students, will be to provide information about the following:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and expectations
- Postgraduate Researcher Development resources
- Sign posting additional support available from the Faculty and the University
- Site safety procedure
- Betty & Gordon Moore Library induction (note the library will also be running tours M-F from 3pm 12-31 of October)
All research students must complete the online Health and Safety Induction during their first week, along with EDI and online data protection training. Depending on your research type, you might be required to do additional safety courses (see here), consult with your supervisor if in doubt before starting your research.
Computing and IT
Core information on getting you started with IT can be found on the Maths Computing and IT - New Research Student page.
Your University IT account provides access to your Cambridge email and most University resources. Further details on how and when to activate this are provided in the online guide to 'Getting started with IT'.
You can set up devices to connect to eduroam and automatically stay connected to the network around Cambridge. You can also connect at other participating universities around the world, using your University account.
In addition, the Maths Computing and IT team provide information on resources and access via the Maths Computing and IT webpages.
Getting Started and office allocations
Arrange to meet your supervisor on arrival. We recommend discussing your project and a provisional timetable for completion. You could also discuss training, expectations about how often you will meet, and who should initiate meetings
All research students are allocated office desk space in CMS. Your Pavilion/Group Secretary will contact you directly about arrangements for collecting keys. If you do not hear from them please let the Postgraduate Office know and we will point you in the right direction.
For your office you will be provided with peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse) so that you can connect a laptop. To obtain these please contact the Computing and IT team at help@maths.cam.ac.uk.
Student Handbook and University Guidance for Postgraduate Research Students
The MPhil in Mathematics Student Handbook provides information, guidance and advice.
The SharePoint for Postgraduate Research Students includes information on changes to your student status, residency requirements, breaks from study, etc.
If you have a Student visa, make sure you are familiar with your responsibilities.
Other Useful Information
- The CamGuides contain useful information on navigating life as an MPhil student such as arriving in the city, understanding Cambridge University jargon, interviews with current students, links to wellbeing and community
- The International Student Office also produce a guide which contains practical tips for arriving such as finding your way to Cambridge, opening a bank account and accessing healthcare
- The Newcomers & Visiting Scholars pages