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### Open Letter to the University of Dundee **Open Letter to the University of Dundee in response to its plans to end undergraduate mathematics** We, the undersigned, call on the University of Dundee to reconsider its plans to withdraw standalone undergraduate mathematics provision and to avoid measures that would further erode academic capacity in the mathematical sciences. The University has announced cost-cutting measures affecting academic staff, including the withdrawal of standalone undergraduate mathematics provision. We recognise the financial pressures facing universities, but mathematics is a foundational discipline: it underpins research, innovation and teaching across science, engineering, business, data science, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Once such capacity is lost, it is difficult to rebuild. The University of Dundee has a strong record in mathematical sciences research, reflected in its REF performance, and these proposals risk undermining that strength. These proposals will cause long-lasting consequences. In particular: * **Removing undergraduate mathematics provision risks breaking the academic pipeline that sustains research and teaching.** Without a dedicated degree pathway, the University risks reducing the flow of talent into postgraduate study and weakening the critical mass of expertise needed to maintain a vibrant mathematical sciences community. * **The proposals could significantly weaken long-term mathematical capacity within the University.** A smaller mathematical sciences presence would reduce the University’s ability to support interdisciplinary teaching and research and limit its capacity to respond to future opportunities. * **The loss of a mathematics degree would reduce opportunities for students from Dundee and the wider region.** A mathematics degree provides an important route into highly skilled professions and offers a valuable pathway for social mobility. Closing that route would disproportionately affect students who may be less able to relocate elsewhere to study. * **The proposals come at a time when demand for mathematical and quantitative skills is increasing across the economy.** Employers in sectors ranging from finance and technology to manufacturing, health and public services are seeking graduates with strong mathematical capabilities. Mathematics is required to contribute to future workforce needs and to support Scotland’s ambitions in innovation and economic growth. Taken together, these changes risk lasting damage that would be difficult to reverse. Mathematics is not merely a service discipline; it is a strategic capability that underpins a wide range of subjects and research areas. Once expertise, reputation and student demand are lost, rebuilding them can take many years and require significant investment. We urge the University’s leadership to set out a clear vision for how mathematical capability will be sustained and developed without a dedicated undergraduate programme, and to work with the wider mathematical sciences community to identify sustainable alternatives. We therefore call on the University of Dundee to reconsider these proposals and to protect mathematics as a strategic discipline for its students, its research, and the wider Scottish economy. Professor Beatrice Pelloni, President, Edinburgh Mathematical Society and Heriot Watt University, U.K. Professor Mark Chaplain, President, London Mathematical Society and University of St Andrews, UK __Add your signature Stewart Herring Jeremy Parker, Lecturer, University of Dundee Karen Meyer, Lecturer in Mathematics, University of Dundee David Goluskin, Associate Professor of Mathematics, University of Victoria, Canada Chris Bruce, Lecturer in Pure Mathematics, Newcastle University Colm-cille P. 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While planar graphs are flat from a topological viewpoint, we observe that they are not from a geometric one. We prove that every planar graph can be embedded into a surface consisting of spheres, glued together in a tree-like fashion. As a technical ingredient we prove a statement implying an inverse of the Jordan curve theorem. This statement helps to identify cycles in the planar graph, corresponding to circles of latitude on the spheres. The tree-like embedding then allows for an inductive construction of a four-coloring of the planar graph. Hence, this yields a simple proof of the Four-Color Theorem.

Assistant Professor in Mathematics, , _LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university_ _ _ _As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we  encourage applications from women and those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be ade on merit or skill and experience relative to the role._ _ _ **Department of Mathematics** **Assistant Professor in Mathematics****** ** ** **_Salary is no less than £68,087 per annum. The current salary scales can be found on the _****_LSE website_**** __** The Department of Mathematics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor to join the Optimisation and Algorithms group. The post holder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high quality teaching, and participating in School and Department activities. Applicants should have a completed PhD, or close to obtaining a PhD in a discipline related to mathematical optimisation by the intended start date of 1 September 2026. Expertise and research interests related to mathematical optimisation are essential. In addition to applicants furthering the Department's current areas of specialisation, we welcome those with complementary expertise, notably in continuous optimisation and/or machine learning. The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on LSE’s online recruitment system. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits that come with this job include generous family friendly benefits, an occupational pension scheme, research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment, and excellent support, training and development opportunities. For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. **To apply for this post, please go to** https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please do not hesitate to email the Head of Department, Prof Bernhard von Stengel, b.von-stengel@lse.ac.uk. ** ** **The closing date for receipt of applications is 3****December 2025****(23.59 UK time). W****e are unable to accept any late applications.** , Job Type : Academic Area : Mathematics Salary : Above £50,000 Contract Type : Permanent ,

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