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Cardiff University Mathematics and Chemistry students help team to take victory over Coventry on University Challenge

27 September 2022

The Cardiff University team rose to the challenge on Monday night (19 September) and achieved a convincing win against the University of Coventry.

Dr Pete Barry, Dr Angharad Jones and Dr John Harvey

Future research leaders to tackle global issues and commercialise innovations

15 June 2022

Dr Angharad Jones, School of Biosciences, Dr Pete Barry from the School of Physics and Astronomy and Dr John Harvey, soon to join the School of Mathematics, have been awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Scientists provide explanation for exceptional Tonga tsunami

13 June 2022

New mechanism describes how the tsunami travelled much further, much quicker and for much longer after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted.

Dr Ana Ros Camacho and Tasarla Deadman at the ESLA awards

Dr Ana Ros Camacho wins Champion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the Enriching Student Life Awards

23 May 2022

Dr Ana Ros Camacho, Lecturer in the School of Mathematics, has been recognised for her contribution to enhancing the student experience with an award for Champion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the recent Enriching Student Life Awards.

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New resource to monitor children's reading progress

16 May 2022

The Central South Consortium has published a new reading test, developed by academics at Cardiff University, for children aged 1 to 11 in Welsh-medium schools.

Research Excellence Framework 2021 results

11 May 2022

The School of Mathematics has enjoyed success in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) with 98% of our overall submission considered world leading or internationally excellent.

Professor Hannah Fry lecture marks the opening of Abacws

28 April 2022

Mathematician and TV presenter talks about the joy of data at event to mark the opening of Cardiff University’s new state-of-the-art building.

The mathematics of zombies

Modelling pandemics: The Mathematics of Surviving Zombies

1 March 2022

Dr Thomas Woolley has created a webvid that uses mathematical modelling to demonstrate how long humans could survive a zombie apocalypse.

Cardiff academic to set subject benchmark statement

16 February 2022

Dr Jonathan Gillard has been appointed to the Advisory Board for the Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research Benchmark Statement by the QAA

Artificial intelligence could be used to accurately predict tsunamis

29 November 2021

Machine learning could provide rapid assessment of underwater earthquakes

Impact award for Cardiff mathematical modelers

22 November 2021

Cardiff University academics recognised with prestigious award for pioneering work with the NHS

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Mathematical modelling crucial in reducing spread of Covid-19

5 August 2021

Experts from the School of Mathematics have created an online app to predict the threat of Covid-19 in educational settings.

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Maths playing a significant role in fight against COVID-19 with important new project

9 February 2021

Researchers at the School of Mathematics are developing mathematical models that assess the transmission of COVID-19 in indoor spaces, and how this is affected by ventilation, masks and antiviral technologies.

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Positive response to new CPD modules

14 January 2021

Public sector workers praise the benefits of CPD modules.

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Maths expertise part of major international project to tackle climate change resilience in the Horn of Africa

12 November 2020

An international team of researchers and organisations has been awarded over €6.7M from EU Horizon 2020 to help tackle food and water insecurity in the Horn of Africa Drylands.

Tom Hyett stood on top of the Abacws building

ISG and Cardiff mark Abacws high point

14 October 2020

Remote ‘topping out’ for new centre

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Faster COVID-19 testing with simple algebraic equations

7 October 2020

Cardiff University mathematician proposes new technique to drastically increase the amount of testing for COVID-19

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New models to better predict spread of COVID-19

2 October 2020

Study shows that the presence of significant demographic heterogeneity, delayed spread of the virus through the population as well as different degrees of isolation for different groups of the population could make the pandemic less severe than current models suggest

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School of Maths part of pilot project aiming to provide early warning system for new Covid-19 outbreaks

19 August 2020

A pilot project to monitor Covid-19 levels in sewage could help flag early signs of fresh coronavirus outbreaks in Welsh communities.

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New app to implement social distancing on public transport

4 August 2020

Cardiff University students develop new tool to space people out on trains and buses whilst at the same time tracking CO2 emissions