The collaborative programmes that form part of the Edinburgh Research Partnership (ERP) in Engineering and Mathematics are managed through a series of Joint Research Institutes which cover Signal and Image Processing, Subsurface Science and Engineering, Energy, Integrated Systems (Precision Optical, Electronic and Miniature Systems), Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences. The Partnership involves 750 researchers in engineering and mathematics at Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh Universities. In addition to developing a shared research strategy and pooled resources, the ERP has established a joint postgraduate school providing high quality courses and training.

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The Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences is an internationally recognised centre for research and for postgraduate training in the mathematical sciences. This Joint Research Institute (JRI) forms an important part of the Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt Universities' Edinburgh Research Partnership in Engineering and Mathematics.

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The Higher Education Statistics Agency produces performance indicators on behalf of the Scottish Funding Council, the Higher Education Funding Council for England, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and the Department for Employment and Learning. Performance Indicators provide comparative data on the performance of institutions in widening participation, student retention, learning and teaching outcomes, research output and employment of graduates.

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The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) brings together the programmes of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics, within which are offered a wide variety of postgraduate taught courses and an array of relevant and innovative research options. MACS is highly rated for the quality of its research and teaching. In addition, the School has myriad links to international industry and offers excellent pathways into the many fascinating careers open to Mathematics and Computer Science specialists. The community of high-quality postgraduate students numbers about 300, over half of whom are from outside the UK.

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The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS), provides advanced learning in the core skills required for science, technology and commerce. Students can study specialist modules that prepare them for careers in finance and the actuarial profession, artificial intelligence, and multimedia systems. Research has been independently assessed as being of international or national excellence whilst the School's master's courses attract students from across the globe. Staff profiles and further information for staff and students are also available here.

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The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) encompasses two disciplines that together support most other areas of learning. We offer an undergraduate programme that provides the widest possible choice and equips our graduates with the skills required in today's workplace. Whether you aspire to apply what you learn in a rewarding profession, become a manager who is at home with science and technology, or pursue a career in research or academia, we can offer a course that meets your needs. Full details of all our undergraduate courses can be viewed here.

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