School of Mathematics
Solar storms provide new insights for archaeology and environmental science
Recent discoveries of extreme ancient solar storms have the potential to revolutionise radiocarbon dating techniques and better understand the Earth's system.
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Research and innovation
We are one of the largest mathematics research departments in the UK, conducting impactful research across Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
Researchers in the School are actively involved with the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics and the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics.
Massive solar storms provide new insights for archaeology and environmental science
Recent discoveries of extreme ancient solar storms have the potential to…
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The Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) has unveiled a £500,000 grant…
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The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences is once again proud to be…
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A new study has uncovered a mechanism that could solve a long-standing…
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Wednesday 23 October 2024, 15:45 - 18:00
More on Inaugural Lecture: Professor Rob Sturman, School of MathematicsThe Mardia Lecture: "Seeing patterns that aren’t there – and other statistical problems in investigating medical misconduct" Professor Peter Green FRS
Thursday 7 November 2024, 16:45 - 19:00
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We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.
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We have a dedicated Employability Team that provide businesses with access to our talented students through a range of services.
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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