Research impact case studies

Find out more about some of the research happening in the Department of Mathematics and how our academics are having real-world impact.

Case studies

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Improving global cyber-security

A cyber breach, depending on the country and industry, has been estimated to cost on average $3.86 million, rising to $8.64 million for the USA.

More about the maths that underpins cyber-security

A statistical framework for COVID-19

The statistics underpinning COVID-19 research and informing policy-making decision worldwide.

How have our statisticians contributed to pandemic policy?

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Designing next generation aircraft

Laminar Flow Control (LFC) technology offers up to 5% lower CO2 emissions, corresponding to 3,000 tons of CO2 saved per aircraft each year.

New technologies for a sustainable future