The University of Liverpool's Department of Mathematical Sciences has been awarded £1.6 million by the leading algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets to support research in Pure Mathematics.
The funding will enable teams of early career researchers, led by internationally renowned academics, to focus on three exciting areas: Continued Fractions in Lattice Geometry and Singularity Theory; Enumerative Geometry via Triangulated Categories and Bridgeland Stability Conditions; and Topological and Complex Dynamics. The funding will support several positions across Pure Mathematics at Liverpool.
Professor Daniel Colquitt, Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, said:
"We are thrilled to receive this generous donation from XTX Markets, which will be transformative for our research in Pure Mathematics. It will enable us to build sustainable, high-impact research teams, pursue more ambitious projects, and nurture the next generation of UK mathematicians, whilst strengthening the long-term foundations of mathematical research in the UK."
The Department of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) is renowned internationally for its teaching, research, and collaborations, contributing significantly to advancements in the field.
Pure Mathematics is a thriving research area within the DMS and comprises three research groups: Geometry & Topology, Algebraic Geometry and Dynamical Systems.
The project is led by Dr Oleg Karpenkov, Professor Anna Pratoussevitch and Dr Jon Woolf from the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Dr Oleg Karpenkov, Research Group Lead for Geometry & Topology and the PI of the project, said: "This grant offers an outstanding opportunity to attract exceptional early-career researchers from around the world, to the benefit of both our department and the wider UK mathematical community. It will further strengthen our already vibrant research groups and provide the resources needed to tackle some of the most challenging problems in Pure Mathematics."
This new funding will also strengthen Liverpool's overall mathematics research capacity, support its commitment to widening participation, and contribute to its growing international recognition.
