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£1M Sheffield Ultra Low Temperature Facility officially opened

The School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences has opened a new ultra-low temperature facility for dark matter and qubit research.
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First annual Kirsty Smitten research seminar

Professor Zoe Waller (University College London) delivered the first Kirsty Smitten research seminar to an audience of students and academics on the 2nd October 2024.

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Shedding light on the structure and evolution of the Universe

This new project will support critical research into the fundamental properties of neutrinos - the most abundant particles that have mass in the Universe - aiming to shed light on the structure and evolution of the Universe.
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How augmented clinical trials are accelerating a vaccine for tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an endemic infectious disease that affects many of the world's poorest populations. By using the latest techniques in mathematical modelling, augmented clinical trials could help researchers develop an affordable vaccine.
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Refugees and scientists develop sustainable PPE to combat Covid-19

Masks, shields and gowns are made from locally available, low-cost materials that can be recycled.
Students taking part in the online International Mathematics Competition alongside staff invigilators.

Students go online to tackle maths problems on the international stage

Undergraduates from the School of Mathematics and Statistics took part in the International Mathematics Competition for University Students.