Undergraduate student profiles

We asked some of our students and graduates to share their experiences of studying mathematics and statistics at the University of Sheffield, and to tell us what they've ended up doing with their degree.

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Experiencing different teaching and assessment styles improved my independent study skills

Annabelle Sheldon MMath Mathematics with a Year Abroad

Annabel spent her year abroad at the University of North Carolina.

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My internship gave me insights into a mathematics research career

Declan Maurice Mathematics MMath

Declan took part in the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) programme, spending a summer working on number theory and developing his programming skills.

Matt sat at a desk in an office with lots of plants in the background

How I'm using my maths skills to program software

Matthew Jenkins Mathematics BSc

After graduating, Matthew used the University Careers Service to help him find a job, and he now develops software in the marine navigation industry.

Xiangyi Li putting her hood up, smiling

"Sheffield is a truly culturally diverse university, with lots of events and activities specifically held for international students"

Xiangyi Li Financial Mathematics BSc

Xiangyi came from China to study on our Financial Mathematics course, and got lots of support from our staff to help her settle in and achieve her potential.

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"My work is mainly concerned with constructing graph algorithms and determining the computational complexity of computing them"

Chris Knapp MMath Mathematics

Chris' MMath at Sheffield was what inspired him to go on to do a PhD in combinatorics.

Student Hailey Pottinger stood in front of a brick wall smiling

I've found that employers always value the skills that maths students can bring to a role

Hailey Pottinger Mathematics MMath

After graduating, Hailey joined the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme. The mathematical and problem solving skills Hailey learned during her MMath degree helped her secure her place on the scheme, and management roles in the NHS.

Guopeng Li sat in front of a plain white wall and a plant

I think second and third year are genuinely designed to suit different people with different career pathways

Guopeng Li BSc Mathematics

After moving from China to Sheffield for his degree, Guopeng has found a way to tailor his degree to suit his future career paths, and has found Sheffield to be an easy city to settle in to.

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