De Brún Centre for Computational Algebra
The de Brún Centre for Computational Algebra fosters research activities
in algebra, geometry and computation that have potential applications in biology, engineering, mathematics and physics. The Centre's
mission is to:
- support research in
algebra, geometry, computation and their inter-disciplinary applications.
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offer a strong and unique graduate research programme in
algebra, geometry and computation with a taught component delivered by
international experts, and incorporating local industrial
internships and secondments to other research institutes.
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host regular workshops, conferences and seminars
on algebra, geometry and computation delivered
by international experts.
The Centre was founded in 2008 with support from
the Science
Foundation Ireland Mathematics Initiative and the
EU Marie Curie programme. It has since received support from
the European Science Foundation, the
Irish Research Council for Science Engineering and Technology and the National University of Ireland, Galway.
The Centre takes its name from Monsignor Pádraig de
Brún (1889-1960) - renowned polymath, mathematician and
former President of University College Galway.