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Inuencing the world since 1583

THE UNIVERSITYOF EDINBURGHMathematics

POSTGRADUATEOPPORTUNITIES 2014

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The University

02 Welcome to the School of Mathematics03 Facilities and resources04 Community05 Employability and graduate attributes06 Taught masters programmes10 Research at the School of Mathematics11 Research opportunities16 Funding18 How to apply19 Get in touch20 Campus map

THE UNIVERSITYOF EDINBURGH:INFLUENCING THEWORLD SINCE 1583

Our proud history andalumni ambassadorsFor more than 400 years our staff and

students have been making their markon the world. Theyve explored space,revolutionised surgery, won Nobel Prizes,published era-dening books, run thecountry, paved the way for life-savingbreakthroughs and laid the foundationsfor solving the mysteries of the universe.By choosing further study or research atEdinburgh you will be joining a communityof scholars who have been at the forefrontof knowledge since 1583.

We are associated with 15 Nobel Prize

winners, including physicists Charles Barklaand Max Born, medical researcher PeterDoherty, economist Sir James Mirrlees andbiologist Sir Paul Nurse. Our famous alumniinclude NASA astronaut Piers Sellers,former MI5 Director-General Dame StellaRimington, Olympians Sir Chris Hoy andKatherine Grainger and historical greatssuch as philosopher David Hume, physicistand mathematician James Clerk Maxwell,inventor Alexander Graham Bell and SherlockHolmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

You are now in a placewhere the best coursesupon Earth are within yourreach such an opportunityyou will never again have.Thomas Jefferson, American FoundingFather and President (speaking to hisson-in-law, Thomas Mann Randolph, as he

began his studies at Edinburgh in 1786)


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An inspiring destinationYour rst-class education will take place inone of Europes most striking capital cities,

a World Heritage Site that is regularly votedone of the best places in the world to live.Edinburgh enjoys a solid reputation as acentre for innovation, whether as home tothe 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment,as a modern source of pioneering science,medicine and technology, or as the host ofthe worlds largest and longest-establishedarts festival. You couldnt ask for a moreinspiring setting in which to further yourknowledge and broaden your horizons.

Join us

Edinburgh offers unparalleled academicbreadth and diversity, making it a vibrant,challenging and stimulating environmentfor postgraduate study. Whether you planto change direction, enhance your existingcareer or develop in-depth knowledge ofyour area of study, the University ofEdinburgh provides a world-classlearning experience.

* Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings

** Latest Research Assessment Exercise

Teaching and research excellenceWe are consistently ranked as one of theworlds top 50* universities. As host to

more than 30,000 students from some130 countries, studying across 100academic disciplines, the Universityof Edinburgh continues to attract theworlds greatest minds. World-leadingresearch is produced by 96 per cent**of our academic departments, placingEdinburgh in the top ve in the UK forresearch. Our excellent teaching was alsoconrmed in the latest report from theQuality Assurance Agency, which awardedus the highest rating possible for thequality of the student learning experience.

Collaborations andinternational partnershipsAs an internationally renowned centreof academic excellence, Edinburgh isthe site of many world-class researchcollaborations. Our postgraduate studentsare crucial to our continued success anddevelopment and, along with our staff,they forge research links through regulartravel and overseas exchanges. We takepride in our partnerships with otherinstitutions such as the California Instituteof Technology, Stanford University, the

University of Melbourne, Peking University,the University of Delhi and the Universityof KwaZulu-Natal to name but a few.

We are a member of both the League ofEuropean Research Universities and theCoimbra Group, giving us strong links

with leading European institutions fromBarcelona to Berlin.

Linking research and commerceEdinburgh was one of the rst UKuniversities to actively develop commerciallinks with industry, government and theprofessions. Edinburgh Research andInnovation (ERI) has continued, for the pastfour decades, to develop the promotionand commercialisation of the Universitysresearch excellence. ERI assists ourpostgraduates in taking a rst step to

market, whether it is through collaborativeresearch, licensing technology or providingconsultancy services.

Enhancing your careerWith one of the best track records forgraduate employment in the RussellGroup, the University of Edinburgh iscommitted to embedding employabilityinto your teaching and learningexperience. From offering access tovolunteering schemes to providingsupport from our sector-leading CareersService, the University provides myriad

opportunities to develop your skills,knowledge and experience giving youthe edge in a competitive job market.

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Whether you wish to follow a taught

masters programme or pursue your ownline of investigation, our School offersa dynamic academic environment,supported by excellent facilities.

We have an outstanding reputation forteaching and research. We were judgedexcellent in the most recent TeachingQuality Assessment and, in the 2008Research Assessment Exercise, we wereranked among the top ve in the UK byvolume of research activity in the highestcategories (4* and 3*).

Rich heritageThe School boasts a rich heritage inpioneering mathematics. Our base, theJames Clerk Maxwell Building, is named afterone of the most celebrated mathematiciansto study and teach at the University. The19th-century scientist is most famous fordeveloping classical electromagnetic theory.

By joining the University of Edinburghs School ofMathematics, youll follow in the footsteps of pioneeringgures in mathematics and study alongside some ofthe most exciting minds working in the eld today.

Leaders in their elds

Our status as one of the most prestigiousschools in the UK for mathematics attractshighly respected staff. Many of our 50current academic staff are leaders in theirelds and have been recognised withinternational awards.

The School is home to two Fellows ofthe Royal Society, 12 Fellows of the RoyalSociety of Edinburgh and seven PhilipLeverhulme Prize or Fellowship holders.Abel Prize winner and Fields medallistProfessor Sir Michael Atiyah is anHonorary Professor and Professor Agata

Smoktunowicz is a recent recipient ofthe European Mathematical Society Prize.

WELCOME TOTHE SCHOOL OF

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Facilities and resources

Students have access to more than 1,400computers in suites distributed across theUniversitys sites, many of which are open24 hours a day. In addition, if you are aresearch student you will have your owndesk with desktop computer.

Software supportThe School of Mathematics provides allpostgraduates with access to softwarepackages such as Maple, Matlab andMathematica. Research students areallocated parallel computing time onEddie the Edinburgh Compute andData Facility. It is also possible to arrangeuse of the BlueGene/Q supercomputerfacility if your research requires it.

In good companyStudying in a discipline that is as muchabout equations as equipment, you can

be certain of thriving in a rich academicsetting. Our School is one of the countryslargest mathematics research communitiesin its own right, but you will also benetfrom Edinburghs high-level collaborations,both regional and international.

Research students will have a primary andsecondary supervisor and the opportunityto network with a large and varied peergroup. You will be carrying out yourresearch in the company of eminentgures and be exposed to a steady

stream of distinguished researchersfrom all over the world.

I experienced an egalitarian professor-student relationship andfelt that student feedback was considered carefully. A number ofexternal guest lecturers from diverse backgrounds in industryand academia enriched the programme with their expertise.The overall productive learning atmosphere was furtherimproved by group assignments that channelled skill transferbetween students. I have won some lifetime friends.Michel Zedler, MSc Operational Research

You will enjoy excellent facilities, ranging from oneof the worlds major supercomputing hubs (EPCC)

to generous library provision for research at theleading level, including the new Noreen andKenneth Murray Library at Kings Buildings.

Collections of the UniversityThe Universitys collections are uniquein their depth and diversity. Managed bythe Centre for Research Collections, andhoused in our Main Library at the heartof our central campus, they span morethan 500,000 rare books, scientic and

cultural artefacts from around the world,historically signicant musical instrumentcollections, specialist museum collections,and manuscripts.

Highlights include original Sir IsaacNewton diagrams in David Gregorymanuscripts of 1692, a page from the naldraft of Charles Darwins On the Originof Species, as well as two copies of therst edition; the worlds oldest survivingGaelic text; Adam Smiths original library;Alexander Flemings sample of mouldused to make penicillin; original quartos

of Shakespeare plays, with notes in themargins from 16th-century actors; andthe thermometer of chemist Joseph Black.

University archivists with a broadspectrum of expertise make it theirpriority to ensure these items are accessibleby our students, researchers and staff.


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Community

Mathematics need never be a solitarydiscipline. Youll have the chance to meetpeople through the daily bustle of thecommon room, subject-specic clubs,the weekly postgraduate colloquium where students give talks and sharecake and at many annual events,including a residential excursion toFirbush Point on the banks of Loch Tayin the Highlands, where everything

from cycling to canoeing is on offer.

Graduate SchoolFor research students our Graduate Schooloffers a busy schedule of activities rangingfrom formal seminars to social events. TheGraduate School runs its own website andYouTube channel, which features self-produced videos of lectures.

Share your work with the worldResearchers are encouraged to travel andparticipate in conferences and seminars.Youll also be in the right place in Edinburghto meet distinguished researchers fromall over the world who are attracted toconferences held at the School and thevarious collaborative centres based here.Youll nd opportunities for networkingthat could have far-reaching effects on

your career in mathematics.

We are a vibrant community of about 50 staff supervising 60students, and while you will be immersed in academic discourse

at the highest level, we also offer plenty of opportunities tomake new connections, through a full calendar of social events.

The School is very supportive in organising social events tohelp networking. Edinburgh is an international university thatattracts students from different countries and I made manyfriends during my first month in Edinburgh who have givenme a different perspective of the world. Ive also been able tomake useful contacts with academics within the University

and with external experts in the field.Sarah Farid Khwaja,PhD Mathematics
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Employability andgraduate attributes

This personal and professionaldevelopment, supported by servicesoffered by the School and the University,will give you an edge when applying foracademic or commercial roles.

Institute for Academic DevelopmentOur postgraduate students benet fromthe Universitys Institute for AcademicDevelopment (IAD), which offers one of themost established university research andcareer skills training packages in the UK.Through information, events and courses,our experts will help you gain the skills,knowledge and condence needed to moveon to the next stage in your career, be thatin a professional sector or within academia.The Institute provides research studentswith dedicated training in topics suchas research management; personaleffectiveness; communication skills;public engagement, networking andteamworking; leadership; and careermanagement. You can gain expertise ininformation technology and presentationskills; condence in undertakingindependent and creative research;the ability to critically evaluate sourcematerials; and the capacity to constructintellectually rigorous arguments.

For taught postgraduates, the IAD

provides a growing range of tailoredstudy-related and transferable skillsworkshops, plus online advice and learningresources. These are all designed to helpyou settle into postgraduate life, succeedduring your studies and move condentlyonwards to the next stage of your career.

While your research will build your knowledge and skills inyour chosen eld, throughout your degree youll also gainexpertise and condence in a number of related areas, suchas public speaking, presentation and written communication.

By developing these broader professionalskills and qualities, our postgraduatestudents are always in high demand.

More information:www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates

Careers ServiceThe Universitys award-winning CareersService aims to expand the horizons of allstudents, empowering and inspiring youto make successful career decisions.

The Service has a friendly team of expertsready to help you at our ofces on thecentral campus and at Kings Buildings.We offer advice and guidance whateveryour plans for the future, includingcareers in research. We offer workshopsthroughout the year that are open toall postgraduate students, plus sessionsspecically for international students.

The Service has a team dedicated todeveloping our already strong linkswith employers from all industries andemployment sectors; from the worlds toprecruiters to small enterprises based herein Edinburgh. We provide a programmeof opportunities for students to meetemployers on campus and virtually.

More information:

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Backing bright ideasLAUNCH.ed is the Universitys award-winning programme for studententrepreneurs. Each year, LAUNCH.edworks with students to help them startnew businesses. Since 2005 we have

helped Edinburgh students and alumnilaunch more than 120 businesses, of whichmore than 85 per cent are still trading.

More information:www.LAUNCH.ed.ac.uk

Learn to teachPhD students are given leadership roleswithin the School, and youll be expectedto spend some of your time conductingundergraduate tutorials. Well help youwith this: the University offers courses inpublic speaking and other teaching skills,and youll be able to draw on the supportof your peers and supervisors in researchgroup meetings.

A solid startFor research students, a strong foundationin the fundamentals of your chosen eldis essential and in the early part of yourstudies youll be offered taught coursesthrough the Scottish Mathematical SciencesTraining Centre, a consortium of sevenmathematics departments. Youll take partin video-conferenced lectures, presented

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Taught masters programmes

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Financial Mathematics

MSc 1 yr FT

Programme descriptionThis masters is run jointly with Heriot-Watt University. It provides youwith expertise in nancial mathematics, including stochastic calculus,and a range of practical techniques for analysing nancial markets. Youwill also learn quantitative skills for developing and managing risk thatare in high demand since the recent nancial crisis.

Adding depth to your learning, our work placement programme putsyou at the heart of organisations such as Aberdeen Asset Management,

Barrie & Hibbert and Lloyds Banking Group.

Programme structureThis programme involves two taught semesters of compulsory andoptional courses, followed by a dissertation project.

COMPULSORY COURSES

Credit Risk Modelling; Derivatives Markets; Derivative Pricing andFinancial Modelling; DiscreteTime Finance; Financial Markets;SpecialTopics 1;Special Topics 2;Stochastic Analysis in Finance 1;StochasticAnalysis in Finance 2.

OPTIONAL COURSES

Deterministic Optimization Methods in Finance; Financial Econometrics;Modern Portfolio Theory; Numerical Techniques of Partial DifferentialEquations; Optimization Methods in Finance;Simulation;StatisticalMethods;Statistical Inference; Time Series Analysis.

Career opportunitiesGraduates typically work in major nancial institutions or continuetheir studies by joining PhD programmes.

Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in mathematics or a mathematical subjectsuch as statistics, physics or engineering.

English language requirementsSee page 18.

Fees and fundingwww.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduateFor funding information see also page 16.

Programme Director Dr Sotirios SabanisTel +44 (0)131 650 5084Email [email protected]

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Financial Modelling& OptimizationMSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme descriptionThis programme gives you a exible syllabus to suit the demands ofemployers who use modern nancial tools and optimization techniquesin areas such as the nancial sector and energy markets.

We will give you sound knowledge in nancial derivative pricing,portfolio optimization and nancial risk management. Well also provideyou with the skills to solve some of todays nancial problems, whichhave themselves been caused by modern nancial instruments. This

expertise includes modern probability theory, applied statistics,stochastic analysis and optimization.

Adding depth to your learning, our work placement programme putsyou at the heart of nancial organisations such as Aberdeen AssetManagement, Barrie & Hibbert and Lloyds Banking Group.

Programme structureThis programme involves two taught semesters of compulsory andoptional courses, followed by a dissertation project.

COMPULSORY COURSES

Discrete-Time Finance; Finance, Risk and Uncertainty; Fundamentalsof Optimization; Optimization Methods in Finance; Research-LinkedTopics; Risk-Neutral Asset Pricing;Simulation;Stochastic Analysis inFinance I;Stochastic Analysis in Finance II.

OPTIONAL COURSES

Advanced Time Series Econometrics ; Combinatorial Optimization;Computing for OR and Finance; Credit Scoring and Data Mining; FinancialRisk Management; Fundamentals of OR; Large Scale Optimization;Microeconomics 2; Nonlinear Optimization; Parallel NumericalAlgorithms; Risk Analysis;Stochastic Modelling;Stochastic Optimization.

Career opportunitiesGraduates typically work in major nancial institutions or continuetheir studies by joining PhD programmes.

Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in mathematics or a mathematical subject

such as statistics, physics or engineering.



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Financial OperationalResearchMSc 1 yr FT

Programme descriptionThis programme will show you how to use mathematical techniquesto model and solve real-life nancial problems. Operational researchis an important skill that is in high demand in the nance industry.

Programme structureThis programme involves two taught semesters of compulsoryand optional courses followed by your dissertation project.

COMPULSORY COURSES

Computing for OR and Finance; Fundamentals of OR; FinancialMathematics and Investment; Financial Risk Management;Fundamentals of Optimization; Methodology, Modelling &Consulting Skills;Simulation;Stochastic Modelling.

OPTIONAL COURSES

These are generally grouped into the following areas: nance, industry,optimization and statistics. Many dissertation projects are carried outas part of an external placement in industry.

Career opportunitiesThe skills you will learn are in demand at a vast range of organisations, forexample professional consultancy rms, big companies with operationalresearch departments such as airlines or telecommunications providers,smaller nancial rms and the public sector. Recent graduates havejoined Capgemini, British Airways, Orange, Barrie & Hibbert and HMRevenue & Customs.

Minimum entry requirements

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a numerate discipline, for examplemathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biologicalsciences, economics or business.



Programme Director Dr Julian HallTel +44 (0)131 650 5075Email [email protected]

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Mathematics

MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme descriptionThis programme is the ideal preparation for a career that involves the useof advanced mathematics or for a doctoral degree in mathematics. Wewill introduce you to abstract thinking and logical analysis and developyour skills in advanced techniques in pure and applied mathematics.

You will study key areas including analysis, algebra, geometry, probabilitytheory, statistics, par tial differential equations and numerical methods.We will also develop your project management and communication skills.

Programme structureThis programme consists of two semesters of taught courses followedby a dissertation project. You can select from a wide range of options,including courses from the Scottish Mathematical Sciences Training

Centre, a collaboration between seven Scottish university mathematicsdepartments. Some of these courses are taught by video conference.

Career opportunitiesThis is the ideal programme if you wish to pursue an academic career.

Minimum entry requirementsA UK rst-class degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in mathematics or a mathematical subject suchas statistics, physics or engineering.



Programme Director Professor Tom LenaganTel +44 (0)131 650 5078Email [email protected]

See alsoTaught masters programmes in related elds are also offeredby the University of Edinburgh Business School or the Schoolsof Informatics or Physics & Astronomy.

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Operational Research/

OR with ComputationalOptimization/OR with RiskMSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme descriptionThis programme will show you how to use mathematical techniquesto tackle real-life problems ranging from scheduling ights and routingmobile phone calls to managing investments and minimising risks.Operational research (OR) is an important skill that is in high demand.

Our intensive programme allows you to specialise in an area thatbest suits your career goals. You can choose Operational Research,

Operational Research with Computational Optimization or OperationalResearch with Risk.

Programme structureThis programme comprises two taught semesters of compulsoryand optional courses followed by your dissertation project.

COMPULSORY COURSES

Computing for OR and Finance; Fundamentals of OR; Fundamentals ofOptimization; Methodology, Modelling & Consulting Skills; Probabilityand Statistics;Simulation;Stochastic Modelling.

OPTIONAL COURSES

Optional courses are generally grouped into the following areas:nance, industry, optimization and statistics.

Many dissertation projects are carried out as par t of an externalplacement in industry.

Career opportunitiesThe skills you will learn are in demand at a vast range of high-proleorganisations, for example professional consultancy rms, bigcompanies with operational research departments such as airlines ortelecommunications providers, smaller nancial rms and the publicsector. Recent graduates have joined Capgemini, British Airways,Orange, Barrie & Hibbert and HM Revenue & Customs.

Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a numerate discipline, for examplemathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biologicalsciences, economics or business.



Programme Director Dr Julian HallTel +44 (0)131 650 5075Email [email protected]

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Statistics & OperationalResearchMSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Programme descriptionThis programme will help you develop professionally in the theoryand practice of statistics and operational research (OR), providingthe foundations for a successful career.

Not only will you be well prepared for work in areas such as the medicaland health industry, the government, the nancial sector and any otherarea where modern statistical tools and OR techniques are used, but youwill also develop the wider skills required for solving problems, workingin teams and time management.

You will also be able to identify appropriate statistical or operationaltechniques, which can be applied to practical problems and will acquireextensive skills of modelling using the packages R for Statistics and Arena

for simulation. In addition, you will acquire the ability to use high-levelapplications in Excel.

Programme structureThis MSc consists of traditional lecture-based courses and practicallab-based courses. You will be assessed by exams, writ ten reports andprogramming assignments. An industrial or academic project is writtenup as a dissertation.

COMPULSORY COURSES

Computing for Statistics; Fundamentals of OR; Fundamentals ofOptimization; Likelihood and Generalised Linear Models; Methodology,Modelling & Consulting Skills;Simulation;Statistical Regression Models;Statistical Theory;Stochastic Modelling.

OPTIONAL COURSES

The Analysis of Survival Data; Categorical Data Analysis; Clinical Trials;Computing for Operational Research and Finance; Credit Scoring andData Mining; Data Analysis; Combinatorial Optimization; GeneticEpidemiology; Large Scale Optimization; Machine Learning & PatternRecognition; Nonparametric Regression; Operational Research in theAirline Industry; Operational Research in the Telecommunications; RiskAnalysis;Stochastic Models in Biology;Stochastic Optimization; TimeSeries Analysis and Forecasting.

Career opportunitiesThis programme is ideal for students who wish to apply their statisticsand operational research knowledge within a wide range of sectors,including the medical and health sector, government and nance.The advanced problem-solving skills youll develop will be highlyprized by many employers.

Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), with a signicant mathematics and statisticscomponent.



Programme Director Dr Bruce WortonTel +44 (0)131 650 4884Email [email protected]


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Research at the School of Mathematics

We carry out research in the followingareas: algebra and number theory;computational mathematics; geometryand topology; mathematical analysis;mathematical physics; operationalresearch and optimization; partialdifferential equations (PDEs); probabilityand stochastic analysis; and statistics.

Centres and institutes

In 2005, we set up the Maxwell Institutefor Mathematical Sciences, in collaborationwith Heriot-Watt University. The Institutepools research from both universities tooffer a research and postgraduate trainingenvironment that can attract the bestmathematics talent from around the world.

With Heriot-Watt University we also createdthe International Centre for MathematicalSciences (ICMS). This research instituteworks to develop mathematical sciencesin new directions, supports and develops

mathematics that is relevant and in demandfrom other sciences, industry and commerceand fosters collaboration betweenmathematics departments across Scotland.

As one of the best hubs in the UK for mathematics research,we can provide a truly stimulating and inspiring environment

for developing your research career.

We have recently been granted twoEngineering & Physical Research Council(EPSRC) Science and Innovation Awards,worth 3.5 million and 5 millionrespectively, to establish The Centre forAnalysis and Nonlinear Partial DifferentialEquations (CANPDE) and The Centre forNumerical Algorithms and IntelligentSoftware (NAIS).

Established in 2007, CANPDE is a jointproject of Edinburgh and Heriot-Wattuniversities under the umbrella of TheMaxwell Institute. NAIS was formed in2009 when Edinburgh teamed up withHeriot-Watt and Strathclyde universities.

In collaboration with Heriot-Watt Universitywe offer a research and postgraduate training

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Algebra & Number Theory

PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

All members of this group are international leaders of the eld, having wonbetween them the European Mathematical Society Prize, the WhiteheadPrize of the London Mathematical Society, the Waclaw Sierpinski Prize ofthe Polish Academy of Sciences and the Berwick Prize of the LondonMathematical Society. Our members have given invited lectures at boththe International Congress of Mathematicians and the European Congressof Mathematicians. Currently we hold a European Research Council (ERC)advanced fellowship, an EPSRC Leadership Fellowship, and an EPSRC Early

Career Fellowship.Our research focuses on four areas: non-commutative ring theory;non-commutative algebraic geometry; the geometry of algebraicnumbers; Lie-theoretic representation theory; and category theory.

Much of our research is related to the areas of geometry and topology, andmathematical physics, and we maintain very close links with these groups.

Through the Schools membership of the Maxwell Institute, we presentregular seminars, and run our own informal seminars and colloquia. Wealso serve on editorial boards of various international journals. All of ourPhD students take part in international conferences and symposia, and inpart thanks to this global exposure, many have gone on to postdoctoralpositions throughout the world.

English language requirements

See page 18.Fees and fundingwww.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduateFor funding information see also page 16.

Contact Postgraduate Research AdministratorEmail [email protected]

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Analysis & PDEs


Our group is one of the UKs top centres for research in the eld ofanalysis, especially in linear and nonlinear PDEs and harmonic analysis.Your passion for mathematical analysis will be rewarded by contact withand supervision by world-leading academic staff, a rich seminar andworking group programme and ultimately a qualication that boastsan internationally respected pedigree.

ResearchWe have a unique focus on the interplay of classical Euclidean harmonic

analysis with the modern theory of PDEs. We study harmonic analytic ideasin number theory, geometric measure theory, combinatorics, and discretegeometry and geometrically invariant inequalities; and we investigateapplications of harmonic analysis to elliptic and parabolic PDEs with roughcoefcients and/or on rough domains. We also s tudy: nonlinear hyperbolic,dispersive and kinetic equations and systems arising in the classical eldtheories of mathematical physics, mathematical biology and in connectionwith black holes in mathematical general relativity; free-boundaryproblems, optimal mass transportation and Monge-Ampre equationsin nonlinear elasticity and other continuum theories; and well-posednessfor supercritical initial value problems with noisy initial data.

Additional resourcesIn addition to the Schools excellent facilities, as part of the Analysisgroup you will have access to the activities of the CANPDE. Through

seminars, mini-symposia and crash courses, it stimulates and supportsdevelopment of research in theoretical nonlinear PDEs.




See also

You may nd your preferred research area in the prospectusof another School within the University, in particular theUniversity of Edinburgh Business School or the Schoolsof GeoSciences, Informatics or Physics & Astronomy.

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Applied & ComputationalMathematicsPhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

The Applied Computational Mathematics group combines expertisein dynamics, classical and statistical mechanics and advanced scienticcomputing techniques, to develop techniques for applications suchas molecular dynamics, geophysical and astrophysical uid dynamicsand optoelectronics.

If you have a passion for applied mathematics, our facilities, peopleand environment will help you develop your research ideas to theirfull potential.

Youll have access to EPCC, one of Europes leading supercomputingcentres, and membership of NAIS.

Research environmentOur research interests are varied and include astronomical uid

dynamics, multiscale modelling and analysis, molecular dynamics,mathematical meteorology, Hamiltonian dynamics, nonlinear wavesin uids and solids, optoelectronics, signal processing, mathematicalbiology, exponential asymptotics and homogenisation theory.

Valuable connectionsHaving access to a broad community of researchers means that your workwill be well distributed and recognised. Through the NAIS collaboration,youll create stronger networks with researchers across Scotland and haveaccess to substantial training and visitor and workshop programmes innumerical analysis, computer science and high-performance computingsoftware development.

Strong links also exist with life scientists, chiey through SynthSys(Synthetic and Systems Biology Edinburgh), a multidisciplinary Edinburgh-based centre whose mission is the analysis and design of biochemical

systems using theoretical, computational, and biological techniques.




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Geometry & Topology


Our research group has strong links with both the Algebra & NumberTheory and the Mathematical Physics research groups. Youll nd theseinvaluable, as opportunities to discuss your work and expand yourthinking abound. Working within one of the largest mathematics groupsin the UK, youll be completing your degree in an environment that humswith a busy graduate school life, and youll have the chance to make yourmark in seminars, workshops, clubs and outings.

Our interests include algebraic geometry, derived categories, algebraicand geometric topology, twistor theory, category theory and integrablesystems. While we can offer a large community of researchers under oneroof, we believe in encouraging you to gain as broad a perspective aspossible. The best way to do this is to involve yourself in the internationaldialogue on your research area, through attending conferences and

symposia, and visiting your peers in centres of research worldwide.Throughout your studies, youll be given opportunities to travel to eventsand institutions that will allow you to gain this perspective, and open upnew areas of investigation.




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Mathematical Physics


Were a multidisciplinary research group with close connections with theSchools Algebra and Geometry & Topology groups. Youll benet frombeing not only in one of the largest mathematics research groups in theUK but also part of the Edinburgh Mathematical Physics Group a jointresearch collective formed in 1999 with Heriot-Watt University and nowpart of the Maxwell Institute.

Research environmentOur group pursues wide-ranging interests spanning a number of disciplines.A central goal is to understand the principles behind quantum gravity,through the study of black holes, cosmologies and spacetime singularities,and via the use of holography and the interplay with quantum gauge eldtheory through the gauge/gravity correspondence. Particularly fruitfulareas of research are the geometry of higher-dimensional black holes

and their near-horizon geometries in the context of higher-dimensionalgeneralisations of General Relativity.

Were fascinated by the various manifestations of supersymmetry: instring theory, supergravity and gauge theory. This has led us to severalclassication results on supersymmetric supergravity backgrounds,including a recent proof of the homogeneity conjecture. In additionwe study gauge theoretic moduli spaces both using supersymmetry butalso via integrable systems techniques, displaying a beautiful interplaybetween the algebraic geometry of curves and their associated functiontheory. This research has led to computer implementations of variousalgebro-geometric constructions. Recently we have made progress insome purely mathematical problems suggested by the gauge/gravitycorrespondence: namely, the classication of certain exotic algebraicstructures related to superconformal eld theories, as well as that of

certain types of homogeneous supergravity backgrounds.Valuable connectionsAs well as experiencing a vibrant research environment that bringsyou into contact with a broad group of your peers, your membershipof the Edinburgh Mathematical Physics Group will give you access toa dynamic programme of seminars, lecture courses and conferences.There is a dedicated website and blog, and a comprehensive rangeof graduate activities.

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Operational Research& OptimizationPhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

As a member of the Operational Research & Optimization group you willalso be part of the Edinburgh Research Group in Optimization (ERGO), awider association, with our group as the focus, which includes academics atthe universities of Dundee and Oxford as well as commercial organisations.Through its regular seminar series, this network provides interaction with anarray of local and international institutions and industrial bodies interestedin the development of operational research and optimization. As a result,youll establish valuable relationships that will help you take your researchto its optimum level.

Research environmentOur group has as its primary focus the mathematical and computingaspects of optimization. Core technology in optimization is the solutionfor large sparse linear and quadratic problems, and were able to provide

world-class expertise in the two main solution methods for these: thesimplex method and the interior point method.

We have interests in global optimization, decomposition methods,parallel computing, industrial applications of optimization and stochasticoptimization. Our current researchers are exploring the following areas:parameter uncertainty in queueing theory and revenue management;algorithms for linear and nonlinear nonconvex smooth optimizationproblems; optimization methods for linear, quadratic and nonlinearprogramming; decomposition methods for large-scale nonlinear nonconvexconstrained optimization; bundle methods; warmstarts for interior pointmethods; pooling problems; computational techniques for solvinglarge-scale linear programming problems; applications of optimizationin the chemical, oil and electricity industries; and efcient gradientmethods for large-scale convex and nonconvex optimization problems.

Valuable connectionsBeing part of the Operational Research & Optimization group andERGO will give you the opportunity to meet and confer with academicsworldwide were currently working with researchers in Italy, Norway,China, France, Spain and Turkey. Two of our visiting professors are worldleaders in continuous optimization. In addition, researchers from ourgroup are regularly invited to give addresses and organise workshopsat major optimization conferences, join international conferencecommittees and sit on assessment panels for European grants.





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Probability &Stochastic AnalysisPhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)

Our research group operates in what is perhaps the most widely appliedarea of mathematics. The nancial sector, in particular, is a major focus ofour research, and graduates with the right research experience can maketheir way into highly rewarding roles in industry. As part of our small,specialised group, youll enjoy a research environment that features abalance between theory and practice, access to one of the most powerfulcomputing facilities in the UK and strong links with relevant industries.

ResearchOur research focuses on the following themes: stochastic differentialequations and stochastic partial differential equations (PDEs) and theirapplications in nonlinear ltering and stochastic control; applicationsof stochastic analysis of PDEs, s tochastic PDEs and stochastic differentialequations (accelerated numerical methods in particular).

Were also involved in the applications of probability theory, mainly tomathematical nance, particularly stochastic volatility models, equivalentmartingale measures and incomplete markets. Other applications includeengineering, signal procession and biological sciences.

Valuable connectionsWith the nancial sector being the major commercial employer of ourgraduates, our involvement with the Scottish Financial Risk Academy,established in conjunction with Heriot-Watt University, offers valuableindustry links and training. You can benet from short project internshipswith leading nancial institutions, visits from leading risk scholars,and a series of knowledge exchange courses and events.

Unparalleled computingAs part of the Probability & Stochastic Analysis group, youll have accessto EPCC, one of Europes leading supercomputing facilities. EPCC enableshigh-level grid computing, data integration, and computer simulationand process optimization. We offer training in all the relevant programsyou need to achieve your research aims.

Rewarding career optionsMany of our graduates take up lucrative positions with high-prolenancial companies. A large number also pursue careers in academia,while others apply their skills in engineering or biological sciences.




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Our society revolves around variation, uncertainty and risk. By gaining agreater understanding of these variables through the study of statistics,were able to create systems and techniques that benet areas as diverse asscience, the law and nance. The Statistics group explores a wide range ofstatistical theory and practice, often applying its ndings in collaborationwith researchers in related elds, such as informatics and biomathematics.

ResearchOur work is balanced between classical and Bayesian statistics. Ourparticular areas of interest include hierarchical multivariate random effectsmodels, wavelets, nonparametric regression and resampling. While thegroup has a strong theoretical base, were also heavily involved in specicapplication areas, particularly forensic science, the law, agriculture, andfunctional genomics data, such as gene expression microarrays.

Valuable connectionsAs a research student, youll nd a wealth of expertise available toyou via our links with theorists and practitioners in related elds. TheUniversitys School of Informatics, for instance, is the largest and mostprestigious in the UK, and features a Machine Learning research groupwhose work is linked to some forms of statistical research. In addition,the Scottish Government-backed research provider Biomathematics andStatistics Scotland is an associated research institute of the University.With its main base in our building, it provides access to other researcherswith an interest in statistical genomics and bioinformatics, process andsystems modelling and statistical methodology.

If your research is in the expanding area of forensic statistics, youllbenet from our link with the Joseph Bell Centre for Forensic Statistics andLegal Reasoning. The centre applies and teaches statistical techniques

for interpreting evidence, such as binomial probabilities, conditionalprobability and Bayes Theorem.

Rewarding career optionsYoull gain a qualication that is highly regarded in both academia andindustry. Future career options are diverse, with past students ndingpositions in academic institutions, forensics, nance, the law andbiological and agricultural organisations.





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Funding

Awards are offered by the School ofMathematics, the College of Science &Engineering, the University of Edinburgh,the Scottish, British and internationalgovernments and many funding bodies.

Below we list a selection of potentialsources of nancial support forpostgraduate students applying to theSchool of Mathematics. The School aims tohelp nd scholarships covering tuition and

living expenses for all our PhD students.

The University of EdinburghGraduate Discount SchemeWe offer a 10 per cent discount onpostgraduate fees for all alumni who havegraduated with an undergraduate degreefrom the University. We also offer a 10 percent discount for international graduateswho spent at least one semester at theUniversity of Edinburgh as a visitingundergraduate. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/discounts

Key Taught masters programmesResearch programmes

University of Edinburgh scholarships

China Scholarships Council/Universityof Edinburgh Scholarships (China)A number of scholarships for PhD studyto candidates who are citizens andresidents of China. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/china-council

Colciencias Scholarships (Colombia)The University of Edinburgh offers anumber of tuition fee scholarships to

full-time PhD students in partnershipwith Colombias Department ofScience, Technology and Innovation.www.colciencias.gov.co

CONACYT Scholarships (Mexico)The University of Edinburgh offersscholarships to full-time postgraduatestudents in partnership with MexicosNational Council of Science andTechnology. www.conacyt.mx

CONICYT Scholarships (Chile)The University of Edinburgh offersscholarships to full-time masters

students in partnership with ChilesNational Commission for Scientic andTechnological Research. www.conicyt.cl

Edinburgh Global Latin-AmericanMasters ScholarshipsTwelve scholarships are available tostudents from eligible countries who areaccepted on a full-time masters degreeprogramme. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/latin-america

Edinburgh Global MastersScholarshipsA number of scholarships available to

international students for masters study.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters

A large number of scholarships, loans and other funding schemes are available for your postgraduatestudies. You can nd the full range at: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate.

Edinburgh Global ResearchScholarshipsThese scholarships are designed toattract high-quality international researchstudents to the University. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/global-research

Eric Liddell China SaltireScholarships (China)Ten scholarships are available to Chinesecitizens who are permanent residentsof mainland China who are accepted on

a full-time masters degree programme.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/liddell

FIDERH and FUNEDScholarships (Mexico)The University of Edinburgh offersscholarships in partnership with MexicosFund for Development of HumanResources and the Mexican Foundationfor Education, Science and Technology.www.derh.org.mxwww.funed.org.mx

Julius Nyerere MastersScholarships (Tanzania)Three scholarships are available tocitizens of Tanzania who are normallyresident in Tanzania who are acceptedon a full-time masters degree programme.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/nyerere

Principals Career DevelopmentPhD ScholarshipsA number of scholarships, open to UK,EU and international full-time PhDstudents. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/development
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Principals Indian MastersScholarships (India)Twelve scholarships are available tostudents from India for masters study.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters-india

Richard Davidson PostgraduateScholarship in Operational Research.One scholarship awarded to the mostoutstanding student on the OperationalResearch MSc. Available only to EU

nationals. http://msc.maths.ed.ac.uk/or/fees_and_nancial_aid/uk-eu

School of Mathematics StudentshipsA number of full and partial scholarshipsand studentships for students.www.maths.ed.ac.uk/pg

UK/EU Masters ScholarshipsA number of scholarships for UK and EUstudents who have been accepted ona full-time masters degree programme.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/uk-masters

Loans available for study atthe University of EdinburghThe University of Edinburgh is aparticipating institution in the followingloans programmes, meaning we certifyyour student status and can help withthe application process.

The Canada Student LoansProgramThe University is eligible to certifyCanadian student loan applications.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/

canadian-loans

The Student Awards Agencyfor ScotlandThe Student Awards Agency forScotland offers eligible studentspostgraduate tuition fee loans forone short course of professional orvocational training. In addition, theUniversity of Edinburgh provides anumber of postgraduate bursaries toassist eligible students with their fees.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/pg-loan

US Student LoansThe University is eligible to certify loanapplications for US loan students. Fulldetails on eligibility and how to applycan be found online. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/us-loans

Other sources of fundingThe following are examples of the manyscholarships and support schemes availableto students from particular countries whomeet certain eligibility criteria.

Beit TrustBeit Trust Scholarships supportpostgraduate students from Malawi,Zambia and Zimbabwe, usually toundertake a masters degree.www.beittrust.org.uk

Canon Collins TrustCanon Collins Trust provides scholarshipsfor students from Angola, Botswana,Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia andZimbabwe who wish to pursue a one-yearmasters degree. www.canoncollins.org.uk

Chevening ScholarshipsA number of partial and full fundingscholarships are available to one-yearmasters students. www.chevening.org

Commonwealth ScholarshipsScholarships available to students who areresident in any Commonwealth country,other than the UK. www.dd.gov.uk/cscuk

Fulbright Scholarships (USA)Scholarships open to US graduate

students in any subject wishing tostudy in the UK. www.iie.org/fulbright

Marshall Scholarships (USA)Scholarships available to outstandingUS students wishing to study at anyUK university for at least two years.www.marshallscholarship.org

Scotlands Saltire ScholarshipsA number of scholarships open to studentswho are citizens permanently andordinarily resident in Canada, China, Indiaand the USA for one year of masters study.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/saltire

Silber BequestFunding is available to help prospectivepostgraduate students who considerthemselves to be refugees from theirnative land. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/silber

Research council awardsResearch councils offer awards to mastersand PhD students in most of the Schoolswithin the University of Edinburgh. Allstudentship applications to the researchcouncils must be made through the

University, through your School or Collegeofce. Awards can be made for bothtaught and research programmes.

Normally only those UK/EU studentswho have been resident in the UK for thepreceding three years are eligible for a fullaward. For some awards, candidates whoare EU nationals and are resident in theUK may be eligible for a fees-only award.www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-councilsThe Scottish Governments initiative to attract international

students from Canada, China, India and the US throughthe Saltire Scholarship Scheme, as well as the Universityof Edinburghs help and support for international students,has helped provide me with an opportunity that I would neverhave conceived of prior to starting my studies at Edinburgh.Robert Starr, MSc High Performance Computing, Scotlands Saltire Scholarship
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We have an online application process for all postgraduate programmes.Its a straightforward system with full instructions, including details of

any supporting documentation you need to submit.

When applying, you will set up an account,which lets you save your application andcontinue at another time.

Full guidance on our application system:www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying

General requirementsOur usual entrance requirement forpostgraduate study is a UK 2:1 degree, or

its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a subject relatedto your chosen programme. You will alsoneed to meet the Universitys languagerequirements (see right).

Entry requirements for individualprogrammes can vary, so check thedetails for the specic programmeyou wish to apply for.

To apply for a research degree you willneed a solid undergraduate degree

in a mathematics-related eld. If yourbackground is not directly related tomathematics, you may still be considered potential supervisors can advise you on this.

Taught programmes

DeadlinesThere are no ofcial deadlines for ourtaught programmes, but places becomeallocated as the year progresses. To giveyourself the greatest chance of beingaccepted, we recommend applying asearly as possible. If you are applying forfunding, in most cases you will need an

offer to study with us before you canmake your funding application.

Procedure Thoroughly explore this prospectus and

our website to identify your preferredprogramme of study.

We strongly advise you to contact usto discuss the programmes you wish toexplore, the courses you wish to cover andif possible any areas of interest for yourresearch dissertation. In the rst instance,contact the Programme Director of the

programme you are interested in. Check you meet all entry requirements.

Check whether a separate application isneeded for funding. Check any deadlines.

Visit www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees, navigate to your chosenprogramme, and click on Apply.

How to apply

Follow the instructions within the onlineapplication system, including details ofdocumentation you must supply.

Research programmes

DeadlinesThe deadline for applications is 31stJanuary 2014. This will enable you to beconsidered for all of our available fundingopportunities. Late applications will be

considered, but priority will be given toapplications received by the deadline.

Procedure Thoroughly explore this prospectus and

our website to identify your preferredarea of research.

Contact your potential supervisor todiscuss whether they are happy tosupervise your work. You can also contactthe Graduate School Administrator,Gillian Law, [email protected] , or theGraduate Admission Ofcer, Dr Pieter

Blue,[email protected]. Check you meet all entry requirements.

Check any deadlines, including forfunding applications.

Visit www.ed.ac.uk/pg/degrees, navigateto your chosen programme, and click onApply. Follow the instructions within theonline application system, includingdetails of documentation you must supply.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed,either in person in Edinburgh, or byphone, email or video call.

Joining us from overseasInternational applicants are advised tocheck the Universitys website to ndout more about their visa options andour Integrated English for AcademicPurposes (IEAP) programme. Please visit:www.ed.ac.uk/international/ieap

International agentsThe University has certied representativeagents in the following locations: Brunei,Canada, China, Gulf Region, Hong Kong,India, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,Nigeria, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia,

Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan,Thailand, Turkey, Zambia and Zimbabwe.International applicants can use an agentto help guide them through the applicationprocess if necessary. Contact details for allour agents can be found at: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/agents

English language requirementsStudents whose rst language is notEnglish must show evidence of oneof the qualications below.

Financial Mathematics MSc and FinancialModelling & Optimization MSc:

IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in eachsection).

TOEFL iBT Total 92 (with at least 21 inListening and Writing, 22 in Readingand 23 in Speaking).

Pearson Test of English 61 (with at least56 in each of the CommunicativeSkills sections).

Cambridge CPE Grade B. Cambridge CAE Grade A.

All other programmes in the Schoolof Mathematics:

IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each

section). TOEFL iBT Total 92 (with at least

20 in each section). Pearson Test of English 61 (with at least

56 in each of the CommunicativeSkills sections).

Cambridge CPE Grade C. Cambridge CAE Grade B.

Please note:

English language requirements canbe affected by government policy soplease ensure you visit our website

for the latest details. www.ed.ac.uk/english-requirements/pg/cse

Your English language certicate mustbe no more than two years old at thebeginning of your degree programme.

A degree from an English-speakinguniversity may be accepted in somecircumstances.

Cambridge tests are accepted onlyfor applicants who do not needTier 4 visas to enter the UK.

Abbreviations: IELTS InternationalEnglish Language Testing System;TOEFL iBT Test of English as a ForeignLanguage Internet-Based Test; CPE Certicate of Prociency in English;CAE Certicate in Advanced English.

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Contact usFor more information on our taughtMSc programmes, email as follows:

Financial [email protected]

Financial Modelling & [email protected]

[email protected]

Operational [email protected]

Statistics and Operational [email protected]

For more information on

postgraduate research, [email protected]

Alternatively, contact:

Gill LawPostgraduate Research AdministratorTel +44 (0)131 650 5085Email [email protected]

Visit usOur postgraduate Open Day is youropportunity to come and meet currentstaff and students. Our next campus-

based Open Day takes place on Friday22nd November 2013. More information:www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-open-day

The University also runs online informationsessions for prospective postgraduatestudents throughout the year. Moreinformation: www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/online-events

If you are interested in visiting the Schooloutside the Open Day system as anindividual, you are encouraged to contact

any relevant member of staff directlyto arrange a meeting or an informativevideo chat. Larger groups should contactLois Rollings, [email protected] , toarrange a visit.

Get in touch
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The School of Mathematics is situated in the James ClerkMaxwell Building at the Universitys Kings Buildings campus,

which is about two miles south of the city centre and wellserved by buses, including a free University shuttle serviceduring semester time.

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