Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University

Mathematics and Statistics

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Partnership with Business

The Department values the benefits brought by an effective partnership with business. Several research groups and centres have established contacts with industry and we are always keen to explore new links.

Business Engagement
Business partnerships at Lancaster University
Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Equality and Diversity

We strive to ensure that all are treated equally in their prospects, recognition and progression in higher education.

The department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, given in 2017, and we are a Registered Supporter of the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

Latest News and Events

Some constructed shapes on a table in the Postgraduate Statistics Centre

Department of Mathematics and Statistics triumphs in REF2021 research ratings

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has had 100% of its research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021, published yesterday.
Cars in a flooded river

Flood hydrology roadmap sets out 25-year vision to help predict and manage flood risk

Lancaster experts have contributed to a flood hydrology roadmap that sets out a vision to help scientists and practitioners better predict future flood events and improve flood resilience across the UK.
Lauren Owens, Callum Murphy-Barltrop and Eleanor D’Arcy

Lancaster University students take their research to Parliament

Three Lancaster University PhD students have presented their research at a major scientific poster competition held in the Houses of Parliament.
Professor Paul Fearnhead

Prestigious honour for Lancaster statistician

A Lancaster University statistician is to receive a prestigious honour from a leading learned society.
Volunteers at Forrest Hills, in landscape with newly planted trees

Staff and students contribute to sustainability project

The ECOWoods project run by Green Lancaster aims to restore a natural forest habitat to the Forrest Hills site adjacent to campus.
An artist impression image of how the Lancaster University School of Mathematics will look

New images reveal how Lancaster University School of Mathematics will look

The first images have been released unveiling a new specialist school that will deliver world-class mathematics education for 16 to 18 year-olds.

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25th May

DSI Wednesdays Lunch Time Talk: Aidan Pippen of the Ada Lovelace Institute 25th May @ 12:30

Wednesday 25 May 2022, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
1st Jun

Pure Maths Seminar: Han-Olav Tylli

Wednesday 1 June 2022, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
15th Jun

Pure Maths Seminar: Simon Malham

Wednesday 15 June 2022, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
28th Jun

STEM Taster Day

Tuesday 28 June 2022, 9:00am to 2:45pm

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