In category: ECRN

A panel discussion and networking lunch We are joining forces with BMC-BAMC to host a panel discussion with invited speakers from academia, industry and research funders. The panellists will share views and perspectives on diverse career paths for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) — challenges, opportunities, and practical realities. They will provide a variety of perspectives […]

ECRN Seminar & Discussion Join the ECRN for Maths & Stats for an informal seminar and networking exploring how AI and machine learning are shaping the future of research. Our guest speaker, Rashmi Misra, will start us off by discussing the current limitations and possibilities of AI/ML in research. This will be followed by a Q&A […]

Speaker: Prof. Andrew Hillier Date and Time 02 Dec 2024 @ 15:00 GMT Venue Laver 320 Abstract “I have been involved in a number of different activities that I think may be of interest to this audience in terms of how they relate to getting ahead in academia.  Some of these experiences include taking on […]

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nicolas Robles

Speaker: Prof. Peter Ashwin Date and Time 28 Oct 2024 @ 15:30 BST Venue Laver 212 Abstract As researchers, we routinely take on problems that we cannot solve. Too little progress can become demoralizing and defeating. On the other hand, maybe we just lack a skill or knowledge that will enable us to easily solve […]

Upcoming events Past events Date Title Speaker 02 Dec 2024 My career to date – a look at things I wish I had known earlier Prof. Andrew Hillier 28 Oct 2024 Research roadblocks – and overcoming them Prof. Peter Ashwin 17 Oct 2024 ECR Lightning Talks & Networking Keynote: Dr. Nicolas Robles 30 Sep 2024 […]

Speaker: Prof. Layal Hakim Date and Time 28 May 2024 @ 14:00 BST About the Speaker Layal Hakim is an associate professor and a director of education and student experience in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Exeter. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelors of Science (Hons) in Mathematics from […]

Speaker: Prof. Peter Ashwin Date and Time 22 Apr 2024 @ 14:30 BST Abstract As you develop as a researcher, you will probably be expected to undertake an ever wider range of activities and to develop a range of disparate skills. In this session, I plan to discuss how these skills might fit into a […]

Upcoming events Past events Date Title Speaker 02 Dec 2024 My career to date – a look at things I wish I had known earlier Prof. Andrew Hillier 28 Oct 2024 Research roadblocks – and overcoming them Prof. Peter Ashwin 17 Oct 2024 ECR Lightning Talks & Networking Keynote: Dr. Nicolas Robles 30 Sep 2024 […]

We have an active Early Career Researcher Network within the department. The ECRN for Mathematics and Statistics offers a discussion series on research skills specifically targeted to ECRs (postdocs, PGRs and early-career lecturers) in the department (but everyone is welcome of course). We offer a number of ECRN Events to ECRs in the department. Did […]