Mathematics (Research)

Academic staff in the Department of Mathematics carry out pioneering research which is making an impressive impact on the world stage. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) 96% of research output is rated world-leading and internationally excellent.

The department has 20 staff performing research in a number of areas of pure, applied and applicable mathematics, probability and statistics, and information security.

The main research interests in the department can be grouped into the following areas

Algebra
Discrete Mathematics and its Applications
Number Theory
Quantum Dynamics
Statistics and Probability.
From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

PhD students have access to excellent computing facilities in the Department. In addition, staff members hold workshops and discussion meetings in a variety of areas on a regular basis.

There are weekly seminars from national and international speakers.

PhD researchers also benefit from Royal Holloway’s access to world-class research and library facilities in London and to advanced postgraduate courses in their research field shared with other University of London Colleges through the London Taught Course Centre.