Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research

The Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (HIMR) is a partnership between UK government and the UK mathematics research community. It began its life in 2005, and has hubs in Bristol, London and Manchester. The Institute employs Postdoctoral Research Fellows in several UK universities, and funds PhD studentships across the UK. It supports UK-based events and focused research activities. It coordinates research activities that bring some of most outstanding individuals worldwide into the UK for visits.

Recent News

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  20th Anniversary of the Heilbronn Institute | 2005 – 202514 March 2025
  This year marks the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research.  Founded as a partnership between the UK mathematics community…
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  Heilbronn Annual Conference 202512 March 2025
  Registration for this year’s Heilbronn Annual Conference is now open. The Heilbronn Annual Conference is the institute’s flagship event. It takes place over two days…
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  STEM for Britain 2025 Winners12 March 2025
  The winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals for mathematics in The Parliamentary & Scientific Committee’s STEM for Britain awards were announced on Tuesday 11…
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  WINGs 2025: Women in Number Theory and Geometry28 January 2025
  The Heilbronn Institute is delighted to support the next Women in Number Theory and Geometry (WINGs). WINGs 2025 is an annual retreat for women, and…
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  Widening Participation in Mathematics15 January 2025
  The Heilbronn Institute is delighted to be supporting a number of Widening Participation Projects in Mathematics.  We support targeted workshops, activities and events for schools…

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