Research at the School of Mathematics
Our internationally recognised research demonstrates the impact of mathematical sciences on everyday life.
Cardiff University School of Mathematics is an established research-intensive unit focused on advancing fundamental mathematical knowledge, facilitating application of mathematical sciences in other disciplines, and providing societal benefit through engagement with industry, charities, and the public sector.
Our environment
Based in the state-of-the-art new Abacws building, Cardiff School of Mathematics encompasses research groups in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, data science and operational research, all of which benefit from a highly international outlook and substantial external research funding.
Building on our strong foundation in a range of mathematical sciences, we champion mathematics research pushing the frontiers of what is known and increasing our societal engagement. Since quantitative skills become increasingly important in a rapidly changing world, our key focus is on enhancing communication channels facilitating the transfer of knowledge between mathematicians and users of mathematics, promoting the beauty and significance of mathematics, and making mathematical knowledge accessible and relevant to the broader public.
Collaboration
Recognising that most contemporary challenges and opportunities are multi-disciplinary, we collaborate with other University departments and external partners to develop and apply mathematical theories and techniques to tackle real-world problems.
The School's co-location with Computer Science and Informatics in Abacws is the latest evolution of a strategy of University collaboration which also includes the Data Innovation and Research Institute, School of Engineering, CUBRIC and School of Medicine. The University's Strategic Partnership with the Office for National Statistics is built upon more than twenty years of collaboration between statisticians and data scientists in Cardiff School of Mathematics and the ONS.
With our external partners, we drive the application of mathematics to address global challenges including (but not limited to) healthcare management, business effectiveness, and the growth of mathematical communities in Africa. Our researchers are among members of the Welsh Government's Technical Advisory Groups for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Mathematics is a universal human intellectual endeavour which knows no barriers of gender or ethnicity. We are committed to promoting our subject in a welcoming, safe, supportive, inspiring, and inclusive environment, cherishing and celebrating our staff’s contributions, and giving everyone the opportunity to realise their potential.
