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School of Mathematics

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Thinking about a career in data science or operational research? Scott Jenkins’ journey might inspire you. In this blog, he shares how his MSc in Operational Research with Data Science gave him the skills to transition from a retail job to a fulfilling role in the energy sector.

Representatives from MathWorks, Microsoft, Octopus Energy, and Tesco joined the first annual HiGHS Workshop, bringing together users of the world’s best open-source linear optimization software.

Lauryn shares her memories from her time studying Mathematics at Edinburgh and how it shaped her next steps, achievements and career in Business Strategy. 

A group photograph of the event attendees standing clustered together in the Nucleus Building foyer

The Centre for Statistics at the University of Edinburgh hosted a data-packed conference featuring talks, posters, and collaboration across disciplines. Research Communications Intern Nadia Johnson reports on the event, highlighting the range of data science topics covered.

Dr Isabella Deutsch stands onstage with a sign reading 'Bayesian'

My name is Isabella Deutsch and I have just finished my PhD in Statistics at the School of Mathematics. One of my favourite aspects about my degree was talking to a whole host of different people about my research: to fellow students and academics in seminars at the University of Edinburgh, to experts at international […]

Ken Nicholson, Principal Information Analyst for Public Health Scotland, spoke at our Knowledge Exchange and Impact seminar at the School of Mathematics in February, shedding light on the organization’s pivotal role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s population.

My name is Guadiana Gonçalves, I come from a Portuguese-Brazilian family but I have lived in France my whole life, and I am currently in my third year of studying for an integrated Masters in Mathematics. As well as Mathematics, I love: cinema, music, reading, football, and languages. I’m involved in a few university societies […]

Spyros Dallas, an MSc Computational Mathematical Finance student, explores the ways in which the artistic features of the King’s Buildings campus foster a sense of community. Finding a sense of belonging in a place often comes from the connections we make with its sights, its people, and the experiences we share within its bounds. The […]

Hear about Enrique’s experience working in industry and studying a PhD in Quantum Information and Computation in Singapore.   Programme BSc Mathematics and Physics Year of graduation 2019 Job title PhD in Quantum Information and Computation Industry Quantum Information Home country Spain   Why did you decide to study Maths at the University of Edinburgh? […]

Photo of Maria. She has straight blonde hair is wearing a cream jumper with a black and white checked blazer jacket. Text reads: Alumni Stories, Maria Poulli, Data Scientist Consultant, BSc Mathematics

Maria shares how her initial job after graduation led to her moving to New York to pursue a Masters degree in Data Analytics.   Programme BSc Mathematics Year of graduation 2018 Job title Data Scientist Consultant Industry Technology Home country Cyprus   Why did you decide to study at the University of Edinburgh? And why […]

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