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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  Principal Heilbronn Fellow in Mathematics In Manchester20 October 2025
  Applications are invited for a Principal Heilbronn Fellow in Mathematics in Manchester. This is a permanent academic position, subject to satisfactory completion of probation requirements….
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  STEM for Britain 2026 Poster Competition9 October 2025
  Poster Competition for Early Career Researchers The Heilbronn Institute provides support to the event and sponsor the mathematics Silver Medal Deadline for receiving application:  24 November 2025 The Heilbronn…
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  Congratulations to Sean Dewar6 October 2025
  Congratulations to Sean Dewar who has been offered a Senior Postdoctoral position at KU Leuven starting in November 2025.   Sean completed his PhD at Lancaster University in…
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  Congratulations to Sam Johnston13 September 2025
  Congratulations to Sam Johnston who has been offered an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT hosted by Davesh Maulik starting this autumn.  Following his PhD from Cambridge under…
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  Congratulations to Jenny Roberts12 September 2025
  Congratulations to Jenny Roberts who has been offered a Heilbronn Fellowship at King’s College London starting this autumn. Jenny is currently a 4th year PhD…

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