University of Warwick Wins £4.1 Million Centre to Boost UK Statistics Research
The unit, led by University of Warwick Professors John Copas, Jim Smith and Mark Steel, will create a focal point for innovative statistical research. The Centre will bring 3 new permanent academic posts, 5 post-doctoral positions and a number of PhD studentships. This will reinforce the discipline of statistics and its application across many areas of science and technology.
CRiSM will focus on strategic research and on a vigorous programme of recruiting PhD students. There will also be a sustained international programme of visiting statisticians from academia, industry and research institutions, and a programme of outreach activities linking the work of the Centre to industry, commerce and to the wider research community.
For further details please contact:
Professors John Copas, Jim Smith or Mark Steel,
Department of Statistics,
University of Warwick: Tel: 024 76 524553
Email: crism@warwick.ac.uk
Web address http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/crism
Peter Dunn, Press & Media Relations Manager
University of Warwick, Tel: 024 76 523708
Email: p.j.dunn@warwick.ac.uk
PR35 11th May 2005