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.

News

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  Congratulations to Veronica Kelsey3 February 2026
  We are delighted to announce that Veronica Kelsey, Senior Heilbronn Fellow, has been appointed as the new Principal Heilbronn Fellow in Mathematics at The University…
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  Congratulations to Ross Paterson3 February 2026
  Congratulations to Ross Paterson, who has been awarded a Heilbronn Prize Fellowship at the University of Bath, starting this autumn.  Prize Fellowships at Bath are…
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  Congratulations to the Founding Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences3 February 2026
  We are proud to announce the appointment of Mark Kambites (Heilbronn Associate Chair), Tom Murdoch (Honorary Professor of Mathematics), Owen Patashnick (Principal Heilbronn Fellow), and Helen Wilson (external member of the UKRI Oversight…
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  Congratulations to Marina Anagnostopoulou-Merkouri2 February 2026
  We are delighted to announce that Marina Anagnostopoulou-Merkouri, a third-year PhD student funded by the Heilbronn Institute, has been awarded the London Mathematical Society Cecil…
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  2026 Distinguished Lecture Series by Martin Hairer13 January 2026
  10 – 12 February 2026 We are delighted to welcome Martin Hairer (EPFL/Imperial College), who will deliver the next Heilbronn Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) from…

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