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Mathematics, Statistics and Physics Research

Explore the impact-focused research carried out by our School.

Research impact
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World-leading and internationally excellent research

The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics submitted impact-focused research to the REF2014. The REF2014 classified most of this research as world-leading or internationally excellent in:

  • originality
  • significance
  • rigour

We were ranked in the Top 10 for Research Impact in Mathematical Sciences (Unit of Assessment 10) in the REF2014.

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Research groups

Explore the groups below to find out about the work of our academics, our researchers and our postgraduate research students across our areas of expertise.

Research Groups

Applied Probability

Developing and analysing probabilistic models in a wide range of applied fields.

Applied Statistics and Machine Learning

Promoting collaboration to share expertise, developing new statistical methodologies and applications and engaging with partners across the industry.

Astrophysics and Observational Cosmology

Using a variety of observatories, theory and simulations to study the small to the vast - including stars, active galactic nuclei and cosmology.

Computational Statistics

Providing an essential link connecting data to statistical models and learning.

Cosmology

Focusing on fundamental physical processes and observations of the universe around us.

Emerging Materials and Technologies

Conducting world class research of materials for the technologies of the future.

Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

Focusing on the fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in geophysical and astrophysical systems.

Mathematics of Life and Environmental Sciences

Solving real-world challenges across the life and environmental sciences using mathematics, statistics and physics.

Pure mathematics

Focusing on Algebra, Analysis and Geometry with applications in Mathematics Physics.

Quantum Theory and Technologies

Describing and exploring fundamental phenomena in quantum systems, and advance their application through quantum technology.

Ranked in the Top 10 for Research Impact in Mathematical Sciences (Unit of Assessment 10).

REF2014

Postgraduate Research

We welcome postgraduate research applications in a number of our research themes. You can suggest your own project or choose from a list of suggested projects. You should look at:

  • our research areas
  • the interests of our staff

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Funding for research projects

Research groups in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics attract funding for research projects from bodies such as the:

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