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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5th

in the UK for Mathematics
The Guardian University Guide 2019

8th

in the UK for Mathematics
The Times Good University Guide 2019

6th

in the UK for research quality
The Complete University Guide 2019

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British Mathematical Colloquium

British Mathematical Colloquium

We are delighted to be hosting the British Mathematical Colloquium in April 2019.

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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.

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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.

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Latest News and Events

Graduating students

Courses accredited by Royal Statistical Society

We are very pleased to have received re-accreditation for our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Sam Tickle

Prize for Statistics PhD student

The Nick Smith Prize is awarded to second year Statistics PhD students on the basis of their excellence in research. This year's winner is Sam Tickle.
Identical twins Elpida and Rafaella Louca, who have graduated with a first-class degree in Mathematics

Double celebrations for high-flying twins

Identical twins Rafaella and Elpida Louca had a double reason to celebrate at their graduation, after they both achieved a first-class degree in Mathematics.
Graphic poster of bleeding woman

‘If England gets beaten, so will she’ – the link between World Cup and violence explained

In this co-authored article for The Conversation, Professor Brian Francis (Mathematics and Statistics) discusses the link between the World Cup and domestic violence.
Dr Deborah Costain receives the Tower of Teaching award from Head of Undergraduate Teaching, Dr Mark MacDonald.

Teaching prizes awarded

The department's annual Tower of Teaching award was made to Dr Deborah Costain and a new award for teaching excellence by a Graduate Teaching Assistant was given to Jared White.

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11th Dec

Time-Series Seminar: Ben Powell

Tuesday 11 December 2018, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
12th Dec

Maths candidate presentations

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 10:00am to 12:30pm
12th Dec

Algebra and Geometry Seminar: Alexander Vishik

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
12th Dec

Pure Mathematics Colloquium: Collin Bleak

Wednesday 12 December 2018, 3:10pm to 4:10pm
13th Dec

Algebra and Geometry Seminar: Sune Precht Reeh

Thursday 13 December 2018, 2:00pm to 3:00pm

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