The Department of Mathematical Sciences is deeply saddened to announce the death of Professor Mikhail (Misha) Menshikov, aged 78, on 1 May 2026 after a short illness.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has been hosting a series of lively “Maths Circles” and competitive “Maths Battles” this year, bringing together secondary school pupils from across the region to explore mathematics in a collaborative and engaging way.

Experiencing bitter or non-bitter flavours before birth can shape taste likes or dislikes after being born, according to new research led by our Department of Psychology.

We were delighted to host Professor Giuseppe Savaré on 6 May, an Italian mathematician internationally recognised for his contributions to mathematical analysis, variational methods, and optimal transport theory, as this year's speaker in the Distinguished Lecture Series.

A new booklet from the Young Minds, Big Maths project is helping early years educators rethink how children experience mathematics – placing creativity, exploration, and curiosity at its heart.

In the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Durham’s broad subject area of Natural Sciences has entered the world top 100, while Mathematics has posted a notable improvement in its global position.

Durham University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising the Department’s sustained commitment to advancing gender equality for both staff and students.

On Wednesday 11 March, the Department of Mathematical Sciences was delighted to welcome Professor Mary Rees FRS from the University of Liverpool as the speaker for our annual International Women’s Day lecture. Colleagues, students, and visitors from across the University joined us for an insightful talk, followed by a drinks reception.

Our researchers are part of a major new £4.2 million research institute that aims to transform how eye disease and wider health conditions are detected, prevented and treated.

This prestigious grant will support the innovative research program `Convergence of unitary representations.'

Durham University and Durham Sixth Form Centre warmly welcome the Government’s backing to move forward with pace the development of Durham Mathematics School (DMS) - a new specialist sixth form aimed at nurturing mathematical talent across the North of England.

Our 2025 Willmore Pure Postgraduate Day celebrated the exciting research in pure mathematics carried out by junior researchers in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.