JUNIPER
We are pleased to be part of JUNIPER, the Joint University Pandemic and Epidemic Research. JUNIPER is a collaborative network of researchers from across the UK who work at the interface between mathematical modelling, infectious disease control and public health policy. The content listed here is part of our collaboration with JUNIPER and you can find out more about the work of other JUNIPER members on their website. We received an award from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) for our work with JUNIPER communicating maths concepts to policy-makers and the public during the COVID-19 emergency.

Preparing for Disease X

Experts in public health, industry and disease modelling came together this summer to discuss how maths can prepare for the next pandemic.

On the mathematical frontline: Modelling behaviour

Our behaviour impacts not just our daily lives.  But how do you mathematically describe the messiness of human behaviour?

Beating bird flu with maths

With bird flu spreading through cattle herds in the US and infecting humans, the diseases poses a severe threat to wild life, poultry and also people. What can mathematical modelling do to help?

Measles cases on the rise: Why this is worrying and what we can do

 

We look at the recent rise in measles cases, why it has led to a national health incident being declared, and what can be done to avert the threat.

Celebrating spring with new shoots of mathematics

From tiling bathrooms to fooling cancer cells, and from new insights in topology to bringing research into the classroom — we hope you enjoy our April round-up!

It's all connected – climate change and the spread of diseasesWe know climate change can impact our lives through weather events and food security, but it can also impact on the spread of diseases. We talk to Helena Stage from the University of Bristol to find out more.
Maths in a minute: The SIR modelFind out the basics of the SIR model, the basis most disease modellers use to understand the spread of a disease through a population.
Maths in a minute: R – the reproduction ratioThe reproduction ratio, R, is one of the most important numbers in epidemiology. Find out what it means in this very easy introduction.
Maths in half a minute: Exponential growthWhat do we mean when we say that something grows exponentially? Find out in this very easy introduction, suitable for anyone curious to know more!
Bye bye 23, hello 24!In the final episode of Maths on the move for this year we revisit some 2023 highlights and look forward to next year.