The International Review of Mathematics

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The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Council for the Mathematical Sciences (CMS) jointly organized an international review of the standing, quality and potential of mathematics research in the UK. This review was the sixth in a series undertaken by EPSRC in collaboration with the relevant subject societies.

The aim of the Review was to establish an independent assessment of the quality of UK research, compared with international standards.

A Review Steering Group was established under the chairmanship of Professor Martin Taylor.

The Review took place in early December, undertaken by a Panel of international mathematicians of the highest standing, chaired by Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon. Panel members received in advance background data and during the week received further briefings and undertake visits to universities and institutes. A first draft outline of the report was prepared before the Panel left at the end of the week, and draft findings were presented to the Steering Group and key stakeholders on the final day.

The report was published in May 2004.