# Department of Mathematics

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/

Discovering abstract mathematical structures and applying mathematical innovation to real-world problems.

## Study with us

**Become part of a vibrant mathematical community.**

Our courses cover pure and applied mathematics and statistics. You'll be taught by dedicated staff, many of whom are leaders in their fields.

[Discover our courses](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/study/)

[Find scholarships and funding](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/study/funding/)

## Our research

**Mathematics at the frontiers of discovery and impact.**

We conduct world-leading mathematical research, advancing the development of mathematics itself and generating benefit for society and industry.

[Explore our research](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/research/)

[Find a Fellowship opportunity](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/research/fellowships/fellowships-list/)

## Schools and public outreach

**We offer a range of activities for the public, families and school students.**

From school visits and taster days to science trails and public lectures, we aim to open up mathematics to all and encourage the study of mathematics at A level and beyond.

[Learn more about our activities](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/outreach/)

> We pride ourselves on our balance of pure and interdisciplinary research, from staff with an international outlook, in a friendly, dynamic environment.

**[Professor Martin Bees](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/people/martin-bees/),** Head of Department

[Culture of inclusion](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/about/equality-diversity-inclusion/)

We are proud to hold a Bronze Athena Swan award in recognition of our commitment to promoting equality.

[Top 20 UK research department](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/research/)

according to the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

[Supporting outstanding early career researchers in our community](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/research/fellowships/)

with our Early Career Research Fellowships.

## News and events

### [York mathematician wins prestigious international award for quantum foundations](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/about/news/2025/quantum-foundations/)

21 November 2025

Professor Chris Fewster has won a top international prize for a paper that makes a "landmark contribution" to quantum physics.

### [Changing tactics?](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2025/research/changing-tactics)

20 November 2025

Mathematicians consider whether the Battle of the Atlantic could have had a different outcome if the Germans had changed their strategy.

### [Honorary doctorate awarded to Prof Nicolas Gisin](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/about/news/2025/professor-nicolas-gisin/)

25 July 2025

Congratulations to Prof Nicolas Gisin on the award of an honorary doctorate by the University for his work in quantum communication and foundations.

### [Fellow Of The Royal Society appointed](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/about/news/2025/prof-reidun-twarock-frs/)

21 May 2025

Many congratulations to Prof Reidun Twarock, who has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.

[More news](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/about/news/)

[Come to an event](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/about/events/)

## Information for...

### [Current staff and students in Mathematics](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/current-students-staff/)

### [Alumni](https://www.york.ac.uk/alumni/)

People

[Meet our staff](https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/people/)

About us

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