The Department of Mathematical Sciences attracts staff and students from all over the world, making it a diverse and stimulating environment in which to study. Active in high quality research across the broad spectrum of mathematics, the Department has an international reputation, with four fifths of research rated internationally-leading (or better) in REF 2014. Our Department undertakes research in both pure and applied mathematics and is located in the newly-refurbished Schofield Building. The department consists of around 35 members of staff and 50 PhD students from all over the world. The Department’s work is complemented and underpinned by senior visiting academics, research associates and a large support team. Our programmes reflect our strengths, and in some cases represent established collaborative training ventures with industrial partners. Our graduates go on to work with companies such as BAE Systems, Citigroup, Experian, GE Aviation, Mercedes Benz, Nuclear Labs USA and PwC. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is the proud holder of the Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of its commitment to gender equality and its work to advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) subjects. It is also part of the London Mathematical Society’s Good Practice Scheme, which supports mathematics departments interested in embedding equal opportunities for women within their working practices.