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Welcome to Mathematics in Cambridge

From Newton and earlier to the present day, Cambridge Mathematicians have led the world.

We offer outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, and exceptional PhD programmes.

We carry out research of world class excellence spanning topics in Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (at DPMMS), and Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (at DAMTP).

Our innovative education programmes and outreach events support teachers and school students worldwide, and share the excitement of the subject with the public.

Features

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Richard Samworth wins two major prizes in statistics

Richard Samworth of DPMMS has won two prestigious prizes within 24 hours: the David Cox Medal for Statistics and the Guy Medal in Silver.

Tensor networks: Taking the stress out of quantum physics

Frank Verstraete of DAMTP has helped create a new language to describe the quantum world, making calculations a whole lot simpler.

Senior Government minister visits Cambridge to explore the potential of AI

The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP met researchers including DAMTP’s Professor Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb to discuss ways in which AI can transform public services and healthcare.

Hannah Fry announced as Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics

Hannah Fry will join the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics on 1 January 2025 as Cambridge's first Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics.

Professor James Fergusson wins 2025 Pilkington Prize

Congratulations to Professor James Fergusson who has won a 2025 Pilkington Prize. It is the third consecutive year in which the Prizes have recognised outstanding teaching in the Faculty.

Voices of Maths: celebrate the Cambridge Festival with our podcasts

Celebrate the annual Cambridge Festival with this selection of some of our favourite podcasts featuring discussions with researchers in DPMMS and DAMTP.

Counting on connections: Julian Sahasrabudhe wins Whitehead Prize

Dr Julian Sahasrabudhe (DPMMS) has won a Whitehead Prize recognising his outstanding contributions to Ramsey theory, and his work on complex analysis, random matrix theory, and sphere packings.

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