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Department of Mathematics
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About us

The Department of Mathematics consists since the 1920's of two divisions, mathematics and mathematical statistics. Mathematics was one of the first subjects taught when Stockholm university was founded 1878 and the first professor at the university was Gösta Mittag-Leffler, in mathematics.

The Department has a well equipped library which is probably one of the finest in northern Europe. One could say that the library is to a mathematician what the laboratory is to an experimentalist.

The Department is situated in beautiful buildings from the 1910's that used to be the Veterinary University. The area around Brunnsviken is not only scenic but is also known from literature and history. Carl Michael Bellman mentions Brunnsviken on several occasions in his poetry.

Last updated: February 9, 2012
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Division of mathematics

The Division of Mathematics does research in algebra, analysis, geometry and logic, among other fields. In recent years, computers have become an increasingly important tool in mathematical research, and we have a powerful activity in computer algebra.

Division of mathematics

Division of mathematical statistics

Mathematical Statistics is the area of applied mathematics concerned with describing and analyzing random phenomenon. The basis for the theory of probability, with its roots from the 17th century, has in its modern form been devoloped during the last century and has in the post-war years seen a rapid development.

Division of mathematical statistics

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Department of Mathematics, Stockholm University, SE - 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
Visiting address

Kräftriket, house no. 5 and 6, Stockholm. Courses are held in house no. 5 and the offices are in house no. 6.
Fax: +46 8-6126717

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