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We explore the length and breadth of pure and applied maths and statistics. Our graduates go on to make an impact across a huge range of rewarding careers.

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Work with us: Research Associate

Dr Tobias Berger is hiring a new research associate to work on an EPSRC-funded project, 'Deformations of Saito-Kurokawa type Galois representations'.

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From a Sheffield maths degree to the QI elves

Read an interview with James Harkin, about his path from Sheffield Maths and Physics graduate, to head researcher and writer for BBC quiz institution QI.

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Students come from all over the world for our range of degrees. You can cover everything from the beauty and intricacy of pure mathematics to its applications in business and computing.

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Our outstanding researchers are unlocking fundamental mathematical principles and developing new statistical tools. We have projects seeking to understand how the sun works and we're working with the European Space Agency to measure the world's forests.

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We take our inspirational teaching around the world through our joint degree programme with China's NanJing Tech University. At home, our Statistical Service Unit help solve statistical problems for the public and private sector.

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