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An infographic about the Global Real-time Early Assessment of Tsunamis technology

New technology uses underwater sound waves for faster and more reliable tsunami warnings in real-time

18 June 2025

Cardiff-led system undergoes operational testing ready for deployment in tsunami warning centres

New Learned Society of Wales Fellows to help solve the challenges the world faces

28 May 2025

15 Cardiff University academics have joined the elite ranks of the of the Learned Society of Wales.

Women in Mathematics Day 2025

11 May 2025

To celebrate Women in Mathematics Day, five women from the School of Mathematics reflect on their experiences and discuss their work.

Mathematicians elected fellows of the Learned Society of Wales

7 May 2025

Professor Angela Mihai and Professor Maggie Chen from the School of Mathematics at Cardiff University have been elected fellows of the Learned Society of Wales (LSW).

Destruction caused by tsunami in Palu, Indonesia

Destruction caused by tsunamis can be stopped by underwater soundwaves, study suggests

7 April 2025

Research identifies interaction between two wave types for tsunami mitigation and energy capture

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New MSc in Business Analytics launches at Cardiff University to meet growing industry demand

13 March 2025

Cardiff Business School and the School of Mathematics have joined forces to launch a new MSc in Business Analytics.

Cardiff University Mathematicians highlighted in special feature by the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences

19 February 2025

Mathematicians from Cardiff University have been prominently featured in the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences' campaign, 'Maths Can Take You Anywhere'.

Research associate wins prestigious Operational Research Society Doctoral Award

13 February 2025

Dr Elizabeth Williams has been awarded the Operational Research (OR) Society Doctoral Award for 2023 for the doctoral thesis she undertook during her PhD at the School of Mathematics.

Driving impact through collaboration: research and industry partnerships at Maths for Industry Day

16 December 2024

The School of Mathematics’ Maths for Industry Day showcased the critical role of academia-industry collaborations in driving innovation, addressing real-world challenges, and inspiring future professionals.

Cardiff University sparks maths enthusiasm in students across Wales

4 December 2024

Cardiff University’s School of Mathematics partnered with e-sgol to inspire maths enthusiasm among Year 5 and 6 students across Wales.

Starter for ten: Cardiff University through to second round of University Challenge

30 October 2024

The team secured a comfortable win over St Andrews in TV’s toughest quiz team tournament.

A young man is photographed in Cardiff University graduation gowns.

“Seeing maths as a powerful toolbox” key to PhD student’s success

19 July 2024

Joshua Moore graduates with a PhD in Mathematics as part of the Class of 2024

Our school shines in National Student Survey

18 July 2024

The School of Mathematics has achieved outstanding results in the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

Schoolchildren are engaged in a puzzle with letters and numbers

Alan Turing inspired escape room shows “maths is more than just numbers”

3 July 2024

Problem solving, teamwork and tenacity key to beating STEM outreach challenge

Mathematical physicist wins Anne Bennett Prize

25 June 2024

Dr Ana Ros Camacho has been awarded the Anne Bennett Prize by the London Mathematical Society for her contributions to mathematical physics and for her ongoing efforts to promote women in the field.

A powerful wave crashing down is photographed from beneath

Underwater signals generated by open sea airplane crashes could be key to detecting final resting place of MH370

20 May 2024

Study proposes experiments to seek further insights into aircraft’s fate using hydroacoustic technology

A colony of greater horseshoe bats are photographed hanging from the roof of a cave

Finding bat roosts no longer like searching for “a needle in a haystack”

24 April 2024

Algorithm helps ecologists and conversationists find roosts to support bat populations and their habitats

Silver Athena Swan triumph for our school

11 April 2024

Our school has proudly received the Silver Athena Swan award, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the field of mathematics.

Director of Research co-leads second retreat for women in applied mathematics

4 April 2024

The Retreat for Women in Applied Mathematics (RWAM) 2024, held at the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences in Edinburgh, was organised by our Director of Research, Prof Angela Mihai, in collaboration with Prof Apala Majumdar from the University of Strathclyde.

Embarking on an adventure: empowering Indonesia through mathematical modelling

25 March 2024

A cohort of five researchers, from our school, recently travelled across Indonesia to support on-going research collaborations and to establish new partnerships.