Ranked #6
in the UK and among the top universities globally for Mathematics.
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Research
Our academic staff members have international research reputations in a range of subjects from number theory, analysis and geometry, through to modelling, numerical analysis and financial mathematics.
About
Find out more about our department’s major partnerships and collaborations, some of our regular events and activities. You can also learn something of the history of the department here.
Equality and Diversity
We are proud to be one of the few mathematics departments to hold an Athena Swan Silver Award. Find out more about our initiatives in Equality and Diversity.
Fellowship opportunities
Externally Funded Fellowships
We welcome fellowship applications supported by research councils and other funders. We particularly encourage women and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level at UCL.
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Our awards and recognition
Athena Swan Silver Award
The Department of Mathematics has a Silver Athena SWAN award which was awarded in April 2021 and is valid until April 2026.
LMS Good Practice Scheme
The LMS Good Practice Scheme helps maths departments improve diversity in higher education and share good practice across the sector.
Advanced Mathematics Support Programme
A DfE-funded initiative, providing support for teachers and students in state-funded schools and colleges in England.
Green Impact Silver Award 2021-22
The Green Impact scheme is a sustainability programme for UCL faculties and departments. Teams work through an online toolkit to complete sustainability actions and achieve an award.