New mathematical model could explain why some wounds heal faster than others
Understanding how wounds heal after injury could be a step closer thanks to a new mathematical model developed by researchers at the University of Bristol.
News in 2026
Professor Catherine Hobbs announced as a new member of EPSRC Council
We’re delighted to share that Professor Catherine Hobbs has been announced as a new member of EPSRC Council recognising her continued leadership and impact across the mathematics community.
School of Mathematics has two finalists in TakeAIM competition
Recent School of Mathematics graduate Dr Daniel Milner, and current student Dominic Broadbent, both showcased their pioneering PhD research to academic peers and industry representatives last week, as finalists in one of the UK’s most important mathematics and data science competitions.
Professor David Evans, 1940-2026
Professor David Vincent Evans, Applied Mathematician and former Head of Department, Dean of Science and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Bristol, passed away on 13 March. Professor Richard Porter, his former PhD student, postdoc, colleague and close friend, remembers his life.
PhD student is ‘STEM for Britain’ finalist
School of Mathematics PhD student Ollie Baker – undertaking his research as part of the Compass CDT – attended the House of Commons last week, as a finalist in the prestigious STEM for Britain scientific poster competition.
Bristol scholar to take part in celebration of early female mathematician
Laura Monk, Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow, will take part in a celebration of the life and works of Sophie Germain on 1 April 2026. The event will cover the history and the innovations of a less known but valuable 19th century female mathematician.
Quantum computing expert on the BBC
Professor Ashley Montanaro from the School of Mathematics spoke to the BBC this week (Tuesday 17 March) to respond to new Government proposals for support for quantum computing.
Celebrating Women and Girls in Mathematics
Five colleagues from the School of Mathematics took part in a celebration of Women and Girls in STEM with a focus on Mathematics to a full audience of students, secondary school pupils, parents, teachers, academics and the public in the Fry Building on 11 February.
PhD student awarded LMS Cecil King Travel Scholarship
PhD student, Marina Anagnostopoulou-Merkouri, has been awarded a prestigious LMS Scholarship.
Bristol mathematicians elected to the Academy for Mathematical Sciences
Five colleagues across three schools and two faculties were elected as Fellows of AcadMathSci in the first appointments made by the Academy.
2025's biggest breakthrough
Dr Laura Monk's work on hyperbolic geometry chosen as one of 2025’s three biggest breakthroughs in mathematics worldwide.