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Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Welcome to DPMMS 

 

The Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) (including the Statistical Laboratory as a sub-department) conducts teaching and research across a wide range of pure mathematics, probability and statistics.   DPMMS currently hosts over 100 Academic and Research Staff and around 80 PhD students over three Pavilions as part of the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. 

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News & Events

Read more at: Congratulations to Po-Ling Loh

Congratulations to Po-Ling Loh

nominated for the Research Culture Celebration in recognition of her efforts in creating a positive, supportive and inclusive culture at the University.

Read more at: Congratulations to Dhruv Ranganathan

Congratulations to Dhruv Ranganathan

awarded Pilkington Prize 2026

Read more at: Congratulations to Richard Montgomery (Warwick) and Julian Sahasrabudhe (Cambridge)

Congratulations to Richard Montgomery (Warwick) and Julian Sahasrabudhe (Cambridge)

jointly awarded the 2026 Adams Prize for their work on Discrete Mathematics 

Read more at: Congratulations to Mihalis Dafermos

Congratulations to Mihalis Dafermos

jointly awarded the AMS Bôcher Memorial Prize 

Read more at: Congratulations to Richard Samworth and Julian Sahasrabudhe

Congratulations to Richard Samworth and Julian Sahasrabudhe

invited speakers at the International Congress of Mathematicians 2026

News and Events

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May
14:30 - 15:30: Motivic pieces of curves
Number Theory Seminar
Harry Spencer (LSGNT)
13
May
16:30 - 18:00: Statistics Clinic Easter 2026 I
Cambridge Statistics Clinic
Algebra and Representation Theory Seminar
Simon Smith, University of Lincoln

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