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School of Mathematics and Statistics

Changing the way we think about the world

Spearheading a 21st century approach to teaching, scholarship and research, we are committed to sharing the wonder of mathematics.

We are one of the largest mathematical sciences schools in Australia, and the University of Sydney is the only Australian university to have received the highest rating of 5 out of 5 for research in the mathematical sciences in every Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia assessment to date.

We cover all levels of teaching – from bridging courses, undergraduate majors, minors and postgraduate coursework and research.

Mathematics is a prerequisite for some courses to help you thrive in your degree and prepare you for future career challenges. Find out more about mathematics prerequisites.

The University's flexible courses allow you to combine mathematics with other areas of interest. Many courses are also offered at an advanced level, so you can choose a program that suits your level of ability and interest.

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Mathematics underpins all science degrees and is the cornerstone of understanding the world around us.

Our research

There are research groups within the School of Mathematics and Statistics - Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics Tertiary Education. Learn more about the research we are doing in these groups.

Our people

Leadership

Professor Dingxuan Zhou
Head of School

Professor Mary Myerscough
Deputy Head of School

Jennifer Burn
School Manager (acting)

Lucy Kennedy
Executive Officer

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Head of School

Associate Dingxuan Zhou

Professor Dingxuan Zhou

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Maths bridging courses

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School of Mathematics and Statistics

Email

maths.schooloffice@sydney.edu.au

Address

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Latest news

Five Sydney researchers honoured by Australian Academy of Science

Australian Academy of Science recognises outstanding work in geosciences, mathematics, solar energy research, biomedical engineering and applied biological sciences.

01 December 2023

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Sydney researchers discover hidden structure in networks like Twitter

Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered new structural relationships in complex networks, such as X (formerly Twitter) and political blogs, that could help explain the digital flow of information.

Sydney scholars honoured with top Australian fellowship

Three University of Sydney academics have been awarded prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships from the Australian Research Council.

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Sydney scientists receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grants

Two scientists from the University of Sydney have received nearly a million dollars in funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for projects to advance the analysis of ballooning biomedical data.

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Sydney researchers honoured by Australian Academy of Science

Researchers Professor Renae Ryan and Dr Rachel Wang have been honoured in the annual Australian Academy of Science honorific awards.

Sydney trailblazers appointed to the Academy of Science

World-renowned experts from biology, computer science, mathematics and physics have been elected as fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

02 December 2021

Professor Geordie Williamson is Director of the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute. Photo: Louise Cooper/University of Sydney

Mathematicians use DeepMind AI to create new methods in problem-solving

Sydney researcher Professor Geordie Williamson is working with colleagues at Oxford using DeepMind's artificial intelligence to develop fundamentally new techniques in mathematics.

16 November 2021

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Dr Pengyi Yang wins National Stem Cell Foundation Metcalf Prize

Award recognises research behind the making of virtual human cells, which allow scientists to explore how stem cells develop and how we can regenerate damaged organs.

10 November 2021

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InnoHK: Using deep data to tackle global public health problems

Established with support from the Office of Global Engagement, the hub is part of the Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health, a joint project led by the University of Hong Kong in collaboration with the University of Sydney, University College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

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Solving solar puzzle could help save Earth from planet-wide blackouts

Could solar storms knock out the global internet? Yes, but we don't know when or how it could happen. Mathematician Dr Geoffrey Vasil has proposed a new understanding of the Sun's convection zone to help.