Meet our mathematics and statistics students and alumni

We asked some of our students and graduates to share their experiences of studying mathematics and statistics at the University of Sheffield.

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The UGRI internship was a lot of fun as I was able to research what interested me

Jesse Almond BSc Mathematics

Jesse has a passion for research and through the UGRI internship has been able to conduct research within the topic of non-linear differential equations. Through the UGRI internship, Jesse has developed critical thinking, coding and public speaking skills.

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The course has really made me feel like a mathematician at heart

Harry Tomkins MMath Mathematics

Harry has enjoyed the wide ranging modules available on the MMath Mathematics course. Harry also undertook a SURE project, where he gained experience working alongside an academic on a real problem.

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This course gives you both depth and flexibility in your studies

Paromitha Mageswaran BSc Mathematics and Statistics

Paromitha has enjoyed how Mathematics and Statistics balances challenging modules with support from lecturers who genuinely care about students.

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Financial Mathematics is a great choice if you enjoy problem-solving

Shreyan Ghosh BSc Financial Mathematics

Shreyan has always been passionate about mathematics and has enjoyed learning how to apply his mathematical and analytical skills to real challenges through our Financial Mathematics BSc.

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You will be mathematically challenged in the best way possible!

Robert Angus Howat MMath Mathematics

Robert loves the satisfaction of completing difficult maths questions and has enjoyed learning about a range of topics on our MMath Mathematics course.

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This nurturing environment instilled in me a profound appreciation for inquiry and the relentless pursuit of knowledge

Zidong Chen BSc Mathematics

Zidong liked that mathematics at Sheffield fosters a sense of community and encourages students to ask questions. Through the Undergraduate Research Internship (UGRI), Zidong enjoyed learning about advanced machine learning concepts and leading his own research, supported by his supervisor.

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Programming projects gave us a large-scale problem with the freedom to solve it however we saw fit

Charlie Outram MMath Mathematics

Charlie has been impressed by the way content is taught on our MMath Mathematics course. He has particularly enjoyed programming projects, which have allowed him to put knowledge learned in lectures into practice.

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The support has been amazing, the staff are brilliant here

Michael Guinness MMath Mathematics

Michael has found topics in pure mathematics particularly interesting and has also enjoyed the social and sport aspects of university life.

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I've developed the ability to view real-world problems from a logical perspective

Louie Trezise BSc Mathematics

Louie has particularly enjoyed completing computer based projects, on topics such as machine learning, which have helped to develop his problem solving and software skills.

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My lecturers have brought out my excitement and passion for maths

Joe Griggs MMath Mathematics

Joe has always liked mathematics, so studying it at degree level felt like a natural step. Joe loves the city of Sheffield and has enjoyed having the opportunity to tackle more advanced projects, like the SURE scheme.

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International undergraduate scholarships

We are offering scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to a 60% average) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four-year programmes.

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