Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University

Mathematics and Statistics

Engage with the world of Mathematics and Statistics in one of the UK's highest ranked departments.

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100%

of our research impact is ranked "outstanding" (1st in the UK)
Research Excellence Framework 2021

#11

in the UK for Mathematics
The Complete University Guide 2023

#12

in the UK for Course Satisfaction in Mathematics
The Guardian University League Tables 2022

#7

in the UK for Research
Research Excellence Framework 2021

 

 

Research

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, Diversity and Inclusion

Latest News and Events

Students visiting the Lancaster University School of Mathematics building alongside an artist impression of what the building will look like

A peek behind the scenes for new mathematics school’s first students

Students set to be among the first cohort of learners at the £8.5 million Lancaster University School of Mathematics (LUSoM) have had a special behind the scenes tour of the school’s state-of-the-art buildings being built near Preston city centre.
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.

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