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Department of Mathematical Sciences

Our Department combines world-leading research with a dedication to the learning experience of our students.
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Welcome to the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham

Mathematical Sciences at Durham offers a unique blend of high-quality teaching and research in Applied & Computational Mathematics, Mathematical & Theoretical Physics, Pure Mathematics, Probability, and Statistics. We pride ourselves on combining world-leading research with a dedication to the learning experience of our undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Our curriculum and degree structure is monitored and regularly updated to provide students with the best possible mathematical and general skills, equipping them for a rapidly changing professional environment. Our degree portfolio has recently been enriched to offer the possibility of a year in industry and a new route in statistics that will give interested students practical experience of problem-solving in a commercial environment.

Research and impact
Joint 1st in the UK for internationally excellent and world-leading research impact (REF 2014)
9th
9th in The Complete University Guide 2026
Award
Award Athena Swan Bronze Award Holder
96% of our research outputs are world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

Study with us

Find out more about the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes we offer at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Undergraduate study

We offer various undergraduate courses which allow choice from a wide spectrum of pure mathematics, applied mathematics (including mathematical physics) and statistics.
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Postgraduate study

We currently offer three taught postgraduate degrees which offer a gateway to a variety of careers and a natural pathway to a PhD.
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QS World University Rankings 2024

World-leading status affirmed in QS World University Rankings 2026

Durham University has been named in the QS World University Rankings world top 100, a position it has achieved every year since 2010. The rankings have confirmed the University’s strong global reputation for employability (64th) and it is also 22nd in the world for sustainability.

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Look closer at our Department of Mathematical Sciences

Our Department of Mathematical Sciences combines world-leading research with a dedication to the learning experience of our students. We offer a unique blend of high-quality teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines and provide practical experience to support future careers and employment prospects.

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Our research

Research in the Department of Mathematical Sciences is organised into a number of research groups. We are also members of various scientific networks, addressing a wide selection of topics from the mathematics of climate change to geometric group theory.

Research areas
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Seminars and events

Find out more about upcoming seminars and events at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Seminars and events

Our location

Our new, purpose built home realises an imaginative design that provides an inspiring environment for mathematical research and scholarly activities of the highest standards.
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National Astronomy Meeting 2025 – discover our free public events

We’re celebrating our role as hosts of the UK’s leading astronomy conference next week (7-11 July) with a series of free events for the public to enjoy.

Durham news
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National Astronomy Meeting 2025 - exploring Durham’s rich astronomical research

Almost a thousand of the world’s top space scientists will visit Durham University next week (7 to 11 July) as we host the UK’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) 2025.
Global research
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Department of Mathematical Sciences Hosted International STACK Conference 2025

From 7–9 April 2025, Durham University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences welcomed about 100 educators, researchers, and technologists from around the world for the International Meeting of the STACK Community 2025.
Research news
STACK 2025 conference

Global Experts Gathered at Durham for Landmark Symposium on Mean Field Games

Durham University recently hosted the Durham Symposium on Mean Field Games, a major international event that brought together about 55 leading researchers and rising scholars to explore the latest advances in the theory and applications of Mean Field Games (MFGs). The symposium took place from 25 March to 28 March 2025 and was supported by The Royal Society.
Research news
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Mathematical Sciences Professor Awarded Multi-million Euro Grant

The prestigious grant will support a cutting-edge research project exploring the mathematical structures underpinning quantum symmetries.
Research news
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Black History Month Lecture

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Nazar Miheisi from King's College London for our 2024 Black History Month Lecture.
Research news
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Pioneering mathematician awarded prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

In a new development for our highly rated Mathematical Sciences department, Dr Yohance Osborne is set to join us as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Royal Society Career Development Fellowship.
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More news

Department of Mathematical Sciences Hosted International STACK Conference 2025

From 7–9 April 2025, Durham University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences welcomed about 100 educators, researchers, and technologists from around the world for the International Meeting of the STACK Community 2025.

STACK 2025 conference

Global Experts Gathered at Durham for Landmark Symposium on Mean Field Games

Durham University recently hosted the Durham Symposium on Mean Field Games, a major international event that brought together about 55 leading researchers and rising scholars to explore the latest advances in the theory and applications of Mean Field Games (MFGs). The symposium took place from 25 March to 28 March 2025 and was supported by The Royal Society.
Symposium on Mean Field Games group picture 2025

Mathematical Sciences Professor Awarded Multi-million Euro Grant

The prestigious grant will support a cutting-edge research project exploring the mathematical structures underpinning quantum symmetries.
Purple light shining through a symmetrical shape over a space-like background

National Astronomy Meeting 2025 - exploring Durham’s rich astronomical research

Almost a thousand of the world’s top space scientists will visit Durham University next week (7 to 11 July) as we host the UK’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) 2025.

Two people looking up at a dark, starry sky.

Leading the world in interdisciplinary research

We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.
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Durham researcher collects prestigious maths prize

Dr Sabine Boegli from our Mathematical Sciences department has won a prestigious Whitehead Prize.
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My Durham Story - Alex Myers-Bennett

We caught up with Alex-Myers-Bennett who recently graduated from our department of Mathematical Sciences.

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My Durham Story - Milica Spasojevic

We caught up with Milica Spasojevic who recently graduated from our department of Mathematical Sciences.
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Championing students in high-performance computing with Student Cluster Competitions

In our top-rated Department of Computer Science, we offer an unparallel support and opportunities for our students to excel in the world of complex computing.
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National Astronomy Meeting 2025 – discover our free public events

We’re celebrating our role as hosts of the UK’s leading astronomy conference next week (7-11 July) with a series of free events for the public to enjoy.

A single decker bus spray painted with images of space and featuring a satellite dish on its roof is parked in a dusty, moon-like landscape.

Meet Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences

Get to know Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences.
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Meet Dr Martin Kerin from our Department of Mathematical Sciences

Get to know Dr Martin Kerin who recently joined our Department of Mathematical Sciences.
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Department of Mathematical Sciences on LinkedIn

Get updates and stay in touch - follow us on LinkedIn. Our graduate community is diverse and international, and goes on to explore destinations around the world, with many taking on senior leadership roles in their companies and institutions.

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Get in touch

Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Mathematical Sciences & Computer Science Building
Durham University
Upper Mountjoy Campus
Stockton Road
Durham University
DH1 3LE

 

Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 3050

Fax: +44 (0) 191 334 3051

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