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UNSW named AFR Most Employable University five years in a row, 2020-2024.
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From Prime Numbers to Random Networks: Two perspectives on researching Pure Maths

International Day of Mathematics lectures by Prof Catherine Greenhill and Christian Bagshaw (PhD), March 2024. 
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In her interview, Anna Romanov describes her path to becoming a mathematician, shares what she enjoys about outreach, discusses her current research, and more...
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Our graduates: Where do they work?

Read about the different jobs and career paths our graduates pursue after studying Mathematics and Statistics!
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Celebrating 60 years of UNSW Mathematics and Statistics' online magazine.

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Our seminars

Our regular seminar program covers a broad range of topics from applied mathematics, pure mathematics and statistics. All staff and students are welcome.
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Carbon offset projects fail to deliver results

Dr Kristen Hunter contributed to the statistical analysis of the research, which highlighted flaws in the Australian government’s largest carbon offset projects.

Oct 11, 2024
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Scott Sisson elected Fellow of prestigious society

He was recognised for his outstanding contributions to the field of Bayesian analysis.

Aug 22, 2024
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Our 2025 Advanced Maths Honours Scholarship recipients

Congratulations to Jini Gao and Guo En (Joseph) Shao, who each received the scholarship based on their exceptional academic performance.

Nov 11, 2024
School of Mathematics and Statistics

Our 2025 Advanced Maths Honours Scholarship recipients

Congratulations to Jini Gao and Guo En (Joseph) Shao, who each received the scholarship based on their exceptional academic performance.

Nov 11, 2024
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Carbon offset projects fail to deliver results

Dr Kristen Hunter contributed to the statistical analysis of the research, which highlighted flaws in the Australian government’s largest carbon offset projects.

Oct 11, 2024
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Scott Sisson elected Fellow of prestigious society

He was recognised for his outstanding contributions to the field of Bayesian analysis.

Aug 22, 2024
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Algebraic Geometry workshop

16:03 - 16:03
A workshop on Algebraic Geometry will run at the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute from 16-18 December. This workshop is co-organised with UNSW Mathematics and Statistics staff members.
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    Study with us

    By teaching you the quantitative skills employers want, Mathematics and Statistics courses prepare you for a wide variety of careers. As the largest School of Mathematics and Statistics in Australia, UNSW offers a complete range of courses in mathematics and statistics at all levels. The School is also a leading centre for mathematical and statistical research at both the national and the international level. Our expertise ranges across wide areas of applied mathematics, pure mathematics and statistics, including financial mathematics, biomathematics and environmental statistics.

    If you’re interested in pursuing a career in maths and stats, you can learn more about our specialised departments and their teaching and research strengths; find useful resources and course information; or explore your study options by clicking on the study areas below.

    Mathematics

    Mathematics underpins all corners of science and technology. Mathematical skills are flexible and can be applied to almost any industry.
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    Data Science

    Our degrees in data science will prepare you to compile, interpret and act on data in ways that make a big impact.
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    Statistics

    The process of posing questions and then seeking to answer them by collecting and analysing suitable data is an essential component of research in a remarkably diverse array of fields.
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    Physical Oceanography

    Physical oceanography involves the measurement, modelling and prediction of processes that form the oceanic and atmospheric system. These processes range from waves and ocean currents to cyclones.
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    Research & impact

    Computational mathematics

    This internationally recognised group represents computational modelling in every area of technology and science.

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    Geometry & mathematical physics

    One of the oldest disciplines in maths, geometry goes back to the work of Pythagoras and Euclid. It takes on a multitude of forms in modern maths, many of which are studied here at UNSW.

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    Finance and risk analysis

    The Finance and Risk Analysis group develops innovative statistical methods for modelling financial risk.

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