The Academy for Mathematical Sciences (AcadMathSci) announced its first cohort of Fellows this January, in acknowledgement of the work of individuals to be “leaders in their fields through fundamental discoveries, exceptional work in education, or driving the application of mathematics across society as part of our critical national infrastructure.” Of the 100 Fellows elected (some of whom are Fields Medallists and Fellows of the Royal Society), five of our Bristol colleagues were recognised:
- Alan Champneys (School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology)
- Alf Coles (School of Education)
- Oliver Johnson (School of Mathematics)
- Tom Murdoch (School of Mathematics)
- Owen Patashnick (School of Mathematics)
“I am personally proud and humbled to be chosen in the inaugural cohort of Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, alongside some amazing people, including my colleagues at the University of Bristol. Mathematics sits at the foundations of many of the things we interact with and helps us understand an ever-changing world. The Academy provides a forum to recognise the work of pioneering innovators, academics, educators, business people and science communicators. It is clear that skills in the mathematical sciences is increasingly valued and I hope this message can be strengthened through the work of AcadMathSci.”
- Oliver Johnson, Head of the School of Mathematics