Maths network will help solve real-world industry problems

A new European network led by Dr Joanna Jordan at the University of Bath will enable mathematicians across the continent to work together to apply mathematics to a range of industrial problems from speeding up clinical trials of new drugs to improving the accuracy of weather forecasts. Fostering links between mathematicians and industry. The Mathematics for Industry Network (MI-NET) comprising members from 30 countries, will stimulate greater interaction between mathematicians and industrialists across Europe. Funded by the EU through its Horizon 2020 COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) programme, MI-NET will give financial support and help facilitate a pan-European programme of industrial mathematics activities. These include problem-solving workshops with industry, training events for younger researchers, industrial secondments, and research visits. Using mathematics to solve industrial problems. Dr Joanna Jordan is leading the project.