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A simulation of infections through time and space
A simulation of infections through time and space, developed during Lydia's project.

More than a right or wrong answer: how mathematical modelling aids our understanding of biological problems

Undergraduate maths student Lydia Wren teamed up with mathematical biologist Dr Alex Best on an undergraduate research placement. Together, they ran simulations to apply novel parameters to a classic model of infectious disease.
A mixture of magnetic and acoustic waves inside a spot on the Sun

Sunspot three times the size of Earth provides a major advance in stellar physics

A major new breakthrough that could help scientists more accurately understand the effect of magnetic fields on the oscillations of stars, has been made by researchers at the University of Sheffield.

Person holding a syringe

How augmented clinical trials are accelerating a vaccine for tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an endemic infectious disease that affects many of the world's poorest populations. By using the latest techniques in mathematical modelling, augmented clinical trials could help researchers develop an affordable vaccine.
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Peter Vámos - A lifetime dedicated to an enthusiasm for maths

Professor Peter Vámos displayed a love and prowess for mathematics throughout his life. His enthusiasm for the subject has been passed on to many through his teaching at Sheffield.
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Students design expanded careers support for maths undergraduates

The plans have been designed by a team including undergraduate students James Christian, Lewis Bulled and Margo Sulek.
A rainbow pride banner hanging from a pole, which reads, "An LGBT+ inclusive university".

Q+A: Dr Mark Yarrow on the LGBT+ Student Group

In Autumn 2020, the School of Mathematics and Statistics created a new LGBT+ Student Group. Its founder, Dr Mark Yarrow, explains more.
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University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

We are proud that 96 per cent of Mathematics and Statistics research is rated in the highest two categories in the REF 2021, meaning it is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent. Our impact submission is rated sixth nationally.
The sun

Researchers unravel the science behind jets of plasma on the sun

Prof Robert Erdélyi is part of an international research team which has unravelled science behind the jets of plasma - the fourth state of matter consisting of electrically charged particles that occur almost everywhere in the sun’s chromosphere.

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