Research
"Welcome to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics!
Our department hosts a wide range of researchers, educators and students across 6 research themes. Together we push the frontiers of mathematical and statistical knowledge as well as working on practical and applied problems. Our work spans the whole spectrum from the purest number theory to the messiest applied data analysis problems.
We collaborate extensively across the university and beyond and are always interested in chatting about our research."
Professor Mark Kelson
Director of Research and Impact
Fundamental research and PhD programmes in a wide range of research topics in mathematics and statistics
100% of our mathematical sciences research impact rated “internationally excellent” (REF 2021)
Researchers embedded within the University of Exeter’s internationally leading interdisciplinary research institutes
Academic partnership with the Met Office and a range of other external organizations
Research themes
Our research is organized into several research themes that concentrate on specific areas of mathematics, statistics and applications, but there is a lot of cross-over between themes in terms of projects, staff and students. There is a lively series of seminars, workshops and training courses that are offered. We host many short and long-term international visitors.
Research institutes and centres
Many of our staff are associated with university-wide institutes and centres. Institutes and centres allow interdisciplinary and cross-departmental collaboration on wider research interests.
Institutes
Centres
PhD research opportunities
Look at current opportunities for PhD research in the department