Improving the world using mathematics
The Smith Institute uses mathematics to help its clients solve problems.
Our vision is for businesses, industries, and government to embrace mathematical thinking and modelling to accelerate growth and increase performance.
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Industrial Maths Knowledge Transfer
The Smith Institute facilitates and manages cross-sector Knowledge Transfer (KT) of industrial mathematics for the Technology Strategy Board.
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Independent verification
The Smith Institute has provided auction outcome verification and related services for 12 spectrum auctions across 8 countries.
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107th Study Group with Industry
The Smith Institute is proud to be supporting the 107th Study Group with Industry in Manchester in 2015.
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Algorithms for detecting illegal fishing
The Smith Institute developed algorithms for the detection of fishing patterns for the Satellite Applications Catapult.
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Ofcom 4G Spectrum auction - Q&As
New! The Smith Institute has issued Q&As on the Ofcom 4G Auction design and outcomes.
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Adaptive bidding strategies
The Smith Institute created a bid reconstruction tool for Vodafone Group R&D as part of its preparation for the Indian 800-900-1800-2100MHz multiband spectrum auction.
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Putting energy into statistics
The Smith Institute refreshed the statistics expertise within British Energy, empowering their staff to make well informed decisions.
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Avoiding collisions
The Smith Institute developed algorithms to help Thales design UAV control systems.
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Forecasting peak gas demand
The Smith Institute independently reviewed the technical basis of the 1 in 20 peak demand forecasting methodology for National Grid.
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New: Insight 2015
Read our new report, for an insight into the Smith Institute's history, vision, staff, the work we do, client case studies and more!
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How did ISED ensure auction integrity?
The Smith Institute provided quality assurance to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's spectrum awards in the 700MHz and in the 2500MHz frequency bands.
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Models for mission critical systems
The Smith Institute helped Wittenstein aerospace and simulation to optimise maintenance strategies.
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Next generation Airbus aircraft's weight
The Smith Institute helped Airbus to review their weight estimation methods for aircraft weight outlook.
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Accelerating decisions for finding oil
The Smith Institute helped Schlumberger to access expertise and increase the power of its products.
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Secure aviation
The Smith Institute designed a quantitative framework for decision-makers to mitigate risk and reduce delays for air passengers.
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Optimal scheduling
The Smith Institute helped Geoplan to improve their product range and business strategy.
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Read our Knowledge Transfer Reports
The Smith Institute works with the London Mathematical Society in the production of a series of Knowledge Transfer Reports
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UK 10 - 40GHz spectrum award: a bidder perspective
The Smith Institute helped the media services company Arqiva to understand the operation of the auction design.
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Customer focused price optimisation
The Smith Institute helped Tesco to determine customer focused price optimisation for their online goods.
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Advanced dependency modelling
The Smith Institute developed bespoke training for the Actuarial Profession on dependency modelling to improve risk management across the industry.
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The Alan Tayler Lecture 2016
We are delighted to welcome Gilbert Strang, Professor of Mathematics, MIT, to give this year's Alan Tayler Lecture.