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Mathematical sciences

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From developing next generation batteries to informing pension planning, our research helps address scientific, engineering and social challenges. Our academics are leaders in the areas of pure and applied maths, theoretical physics, operational research and statistics.

Research highlights

Shining a light on neutron stars with string theory

Southampton research is pushing forward the frontiers of our understanding of the fundamental laws of nature by revealing insights into the interiors of neutron stars.

New method boosts COVID-19 contact-tracing in Thailand: A model for global outbreak control

A team of researchers, led by Dankmar Böhning and supported by Rattana Lerdsuwansri and Patarawan Sangnawakij from Thammasat University, has developed a powerful new method to measure the effectiveness of contact-tracing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand.

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