Mathematics courses

Our research specialisms include machine learning, mathematical biology and data science. Ensuring our research has real-world application is a fundamental priority for all our work.

Our commitment to producing high-impact research can be seen from our brain tumour research. As a result of this work, clinicians in Barcelona are using mathematics to see how quickly tumours have developed and how fast they might grow. Mathematics is also being used to indicate survival rates once the tumour has been removed. This work was funded by a Marie Cure Fellowship, the European Network of Excellence and was developed in collaborating with the Christie Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital.

Researchers from Mathematics have also been working with members from the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences. Working in collaboration, the researchers from these two areas examined performance analysis and performance intelligence in football games and in player rating models.

This work has had numerous benefits. It has been used, for example, to stratify players in terms of their non-contact injury risk. This helps inform coaches about what adjustments should be made to a player’s training regime. The research has also provided better quantitative analysis of playing style. This information has then been used to improve tactical planning.

To enhance our research, the School works with local, regional and national industries through consultancy and knowledge transfer partnerships. Recently the School has collaborated with the University of Valencia, Whiston NHS Trust and Public Health England.