News
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Department of Mathematics.
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Manchester mathematician elected Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellow
30 Mar 2021
Professor Paul Glendinning is one of 87 new Fellows from across sciences, arts, education, business and public life.
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Prof Nick Higham awarded SIAM George Pólya Prize for Mathematical Exposition
24 Mar 2021
The prize is awarded for expository work that communicates mathematics effectively.
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Nick Higham named 2020 ACM Fellow
13 Jan 2021
He is recognised for contributions to numerical linear algebra, numerical stability analysis, and communication of mathematics.
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Nick Higham Awarded IMA Gold Medal 2020
16 Dec 2020
Professor Nick Higham has been awarded the IMA Gold Medal 2020 by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, becoming the second mathematician...
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FSE to celebrate Class of 2020 with virtual winter celebrations
14 Dec 2020
The celebrations will recognise the hard work of FSE's Postgraduate Class of 2020.
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Dr Stefan Güttel awarded 2021 SIAM James H Wilkinson Prize
11 Dec 2020
Dr Güttel is recognised for his contributions to the analysis, implementation and application of rational and block Krylov methods.
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Research collaboration to understand the spread of COVID-19 and keep public transport back on track
21 Oct 2020
A major scientific study has been launched to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on public transport such as buses and trains and to ...
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Manchester academics to take part in cleaning and decontamination workshop
19 Oct 2020
Registration is now open for The Roadmapping of Quantitative Understanding and Modelling of Cleaning and Decontamination workshop.
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Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Public Lecture 2020
30 Sep 2020
The 2020 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Public Lecture will be held on Tuesday 13 October 2020.
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FSE celebrates Class of 2020 with virtual graduation series
6 Aug 2020
The hard work of the Faculty's graduates has been recognised in a series of virtual celebrations.
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Maths PhD student successfully launches mental health app
20 Jul 2020
Elliot McKernon has launched a new app that acts as a practical guide to mental health.
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Start of year for undergraduates - your questions answered
9 Jul 2020
In this video we answer the big questions asked by our undergraduate students regarding teaching, learning and the start of the new academic year.
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Manchester's international students can benefit from post-study work visa extension
8 Jul 2020
The UK government recently announced new post-study work visas for international students.
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Prof Françoise Tisseur awarded LMS Fröhlich Prize
30 Jun 2020
Professor Tisseur has been recognised for her innovative contributions to the study of nonlinear eigenvalue problems.
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A message for postgraduate research offer-holders: planning to commence your research
10 Jun 2020
Professor Sarah Heath provides an update to postgraduate (research) offer-holders in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Maths PhD student wins Making a Difference Award for Wellspring app
29 May 2020
Elliot McKernon has been recognised for his Wellspring app, which bridges the gap between mental illness and treatment.
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Standout FSE volunteers recognised at online awards ceremony
12 May 2020
The 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrate local, national and international volunteering projects.
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Multiple FSE winners at 2020 Making a Difference Awards
11 May 2020
The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of staff and students in 'making a difference'.
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Webinar series launches on COVID-19 cleaning challenges
20 Apr 2020
A range of academic experts and cleaning practitioners will discuss issues relating to the spread of COVID-19.
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An update from Professor Danielle George
8 Apr 2020
A personal video update from Professor Danielle George for postgraduate (taught) offer holders amid coronavirus uncertainty.
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A message from Professor Danielle George
8 Apr 2020
Professor Danielle George has recorded a personal message for undergraduate offer holders amid coronavirus uncertainty.
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Maths hosts Careers in Statistics Fair 2020
17 Mar 2020
The Royal Statistical Society, BBC, Co-op and more spoke to students about their career options.
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Mathematics of Waves group launches Making Musical Waves Challenge
21 Feb 2020
Teachers can now register their interest in the Making Musical Waves Challenge.
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2020 MathsBombe competition opens
29 Jan 2020
Entrants can expect puzzles that are quirky and fun, and cover the full spectrum of mathematics.
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2020 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition opens
27 Jan 2020
The competition is a fantastic way for children to develop mathematical skills while enjoying themselves.
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Prof Jack Dongarra to receive Computer Pioneer Award
22 Jan 2020
Professor Dongarra is being recognised for 'leadership in the area of high-performance mathematical software'.
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Maths professor collects LMS Prize
14 Jan 2020
Professor William Parnell has been awarded a Whitehead Prize from the London Mathematical Society.
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Registration open for 2020 Alan Turing Cryptography and MathsBombe competitions
11 Dec 2019
Both the 2020 Alan Turing Cryptography Competition and MathsBombe are now open for registration.
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Dozens participate in mathematics and data science workshop
15 Nov 2019
The first Mathematics and Data Science Workshop hosted for students by the Department of Mathematics was a resounding success.
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Maths hosts 2019 Ollerenshaw lecture
1 Nov 2019
The 2019 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Public Lecture featured guest speaker Dr Vicky Neale.
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Maths students win N Brown Coding Competition prizes
30 Oct 2019
Hongyang Bai, Sanja Karilanova and Joshua Walton each won prizes in the AI coding competition.
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Dozens of employers attend Calculating Careers Fair 2019
7 Oct 2019
The Department of Mathematics has hosted another successful Calculating Careers Fair.
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Mathematics Research Students' Conference the biggest yet
4 Oct 2019
This year's Manchester Mathematics Research Students' Conference was the biggest to date.
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Royal Society announces Dr Anastasia Kisil as Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow
17 Sep 2019
Dr Kisil's area of research will centre on novel mathematical techniques for aerocoustic metasurfaces.
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Professor Parnell to give plenary talk at IMECE
6 Sep 2019
Professor William Parnell is set to speak at the forthcoming International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
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Mathematics student reaches Countdown quarter-finals
14 Aug 2019
PhD student James Haughton has so far won eight games on the popular TV quiz show.
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Prof Louise Walker awarded Principal Fellowship of the HEA
25 Jul 2019
Professor Walker becomes only the second person in the Faculty to be recognised in this way.
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Dr Yang Han wins Distinguished Achievement Award for teaching
24 Jul 2019
Dr Han was recognised for her outstanding performance and significant contribution.
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Manchester hosts Women in Mathematics Research event
15 Jul 2019
The School of Mathematics hopes the event will inspire young women to pursue studies in maths.
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'Puzzles for Today' set by Manchester academic Dr Geoff Evatt
15 Jul 2019
Dr Geoff Evatt of the School of Mathematics has been setting puzzles for BBC Radio 4's Today Programme.
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Alan Turing will be face of new £50 note
15 Jul 2019
Alan Turing will be the next face on the £50 note the Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney, announced today (Monday, 15 July).
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Graduation Day at School of Maths
12 Jul 2019
This week, the School of Mathematics celebrated Graduation Day.
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Mathematics professors awarded prizes by the London Mathematical Society
1 Jul 2019
The School of Mathematics is delighted to announce that Professor Nicholas Higham and Professor William Parnell have both been presented awards by the...
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Manchester hosts SIAM UKIE National Student Chapter Conference 2019
25 Jun 2019
The eighth SIAM UKIE National Student Chapter Conference took place on June 10 and 11.
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Commemorative plate for Sir Horace Lamb donated to the University
17 Jun 2019
The silver plate was originally given to Sir Horace Lamb by his former students in 1929.
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Dr Saralees Nadarajah wins 2019 Students' Union Award
9 May 2019
Dr Saralees Nadarajah was presented with the 'Most Supportive Staff Member' award at the 2019 Students' Union Awards.
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Young students attend Alan Turing Cryptography Day 2019
8 May 2019
Almost 200 students attended the 2019 Alan Turing Cryptography Day to solve complex puzzles and challenges.
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Mathematics staff and students win Making a Difference awards
7 May 2019
Saralees Nadarajah and Martin Wiegand were presented with Making a Difference awards at the 2019 ceremony.
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Applied Mathematics students present posters
3 May 2019
Students in Applied Mathematics (MSc) have presented their posters as part of their 'Transferable Skills' training.
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Françoise Tisseur elected as SIAM UKIE Section President
2 May 2019
Professor Françoise Tisseur has been elected as the new SIAM United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Section President.
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