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25 March 2021

Alan Turing’s theory of biology is helping next generation of mathematicians crack the code

Mathematicians from the University of Sheffield are helping school children across the UK crack the code using Alan Turing’s theory of biology, to celebrate the new £50 note.
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12 February 2021

Rising sea levels and the case of the ‘missing ice’

Rising sea levels are one of the biggest challenges posed by climate change. Statistician and PhD student Fiona Turner has been studying the melting of Antarctica, to help researchers get to the core of predicting future sea level rises.

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15 January 2021

Algebraic geometer awarded Royal Society Research Professorship

Professor Tom Bridgeland is a recipient of the Royal Society's premier research award, which will fund Tom’s research for five years, in the first instance, but can be renewed for up to 10.
Professor Koji Ohkitani

Professor Koji Ohkitani takes up prestigious new post in Japan

Koji will join the Research Institute in Mathematical Sciences at Kyoto University after 14 years here in Sheffield.

14 April 2021
Ancient Kauri tree log found buried underground

Ancient relic points to a turning point in Earth’s history 42,000 years ago

The temporary breakdown of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago sparked major climate shifts that led to global environmental change and mass extinctions, a new international study involving the University of Sheffield shows.

19 February 2021
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Exploring the limitations of AI in predicting the solar magnetic field

New research, published in Nature Astronomy, addresses the critical question of what limitations AI models have in predicting the solar magnetic field, which could provide new insight into space weather forecasting.

12 February 2021
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LGBT+ group for Sheffield maths students launched

The group provides a place for LGBT+ students in the mathematical sciences to come together to explore challenges they face or may face at university.

9 February 2021
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Funding for Sheffield mathematician to pursue 'adventurous' research

Dr Haluk Sengun's research is being supported through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)'s New Horizons programme.

6 January 2021