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Research Excellence Framework

B10: MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Providing solutions for society and the economy.

Research REF 2021 Results
Professor Paul Roach speaks while pointing at an equation written in marker on a white board

Mathematics research is organised into three key themes: Algebra and Combinatorics; Data Science and Industrial Mathematics; and Computational Modelling. 


The group has made important contributions to research in group theory, coding theory, mathematical biology, system dynamics and operational research. It uses its expertise to respond to problems that affect society and the economy including applied research projects with Visa UK, Tata Steel, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and NHS Wales Informatics Service.

Highlights

  • 74% of outputs are world leading or internationally excellent (4* / 3*)  
  • Second out of eight post-92 universities for outputs - based on 4* 
  • Third out of eight post-92 universities for outputs - based on GPA  

 

Unit of Assessment Results

 
% 4*
% 3*
% ≤  2*
Overall
 13 46 41
Outputs
 21.7 52.2 26.1
Impact
 0.0 50.0 50.0
Environment
 0.0 12.5 87.5

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Impact Case Studies

3D Render of a Topographic Map of the Northern Atlantic Ocean with the clouds from October 16, 2023. Storm Babet over the Atlantic Ocean west of the Iberian Peninsula.
Improving international weather and climate prediction
Developing statistical tools for energy management services