PhD Mathematics

Follow your passion for research

Join the School of Mathematical Sciences for the chance to work on projects in both fundamental and applied mathematical sciences that have an impact in the modern world. Projects cover the areas of:

Why choose Nottingham for your PhD?

We're looking for passionate research students to help us shape the future of mathematical sciences and make a difference to the world around us.

Our research projects range from proposing new mathematical structures and uncovering new fundamental physics, to using mathematical sciences to produce sustainable materials, enhance future healthcare, and develop artificial intelligence.

Work is organised around exciting research themes, some of which focus on more traditional areas and others target emerging and multi-disciplinary problems:

Find out more about our research:

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/research/research.aspx

This is highlighted in our commitment to attracting bright minds and inspiring academics to conduct mathematical research throughout the department.

Find out how our mathematical research is revolutionising the global testing of future drug use

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vision/making-new-medicines-safer

Discover how chaos theory and electromagnetic wave modelling are being used to help roll out the next digital revolution

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vision/making-way-for-5g-and-beyond-1

Throughout your PhD you will focus on learning what information is already published and identifying gaps in knowledge. You will start to formulate your own research questions and develop skills to become a professional researcher.

The emphasis is on both broadening your knowledge base and improving the skills and techniques relevant for doing research on thesis-specific matters.

The PhD programme includes a training element, which may include research work as well as traditional taught material, and will include assessed components, designed to support your research.

In each year you will have a regular meetings with your supervisor and an annual review.

The School of Mathematical Sciences provides dedicated support to its postgraduate researchers, including:

Your supervisors will support you throughout your research period. There is also further support within the school including:

To support training and learning, the school has access to specialised mathematical training courses provided by MAGIC (one of six Taught Course Centres supporting PhD mathematics programmes in the UK). Students can also utilise the Academy for PhD Training in Statistics (APTS).