The 21st annual Bath-RAL numerical analysis day will take place on 31 March 2026 at the University of Bath. The day is run as a collaboration between the numerical analysis groups of the University of Bath and STFC’s Scientific Computing Department. All are very welcome to attend.
Preliminary schedule (subject to change)
10:00-10:45 Registration + breakfast + poster session
We understand that people might be arriving at different times, so this is an informal setting to discuss before the workshop starts.
10:45-11:25 Nick Gould
Talk title and abstract tbc
11:25-12:05 Silvia Gazzola
Talk title and abstract tbc
12:05-12:35 Lightening talks
– Open to everyone
– 1-min per speaker
– The organisers’ suggest including:
- A brief introduction to yourself.
- A description of your general research area and expertise.
- What are the main problems that you have worked on?
- Mention some key challenges or open problems in your area or discuss areas that you are interested in pursuing further.
- If you are contributing a poster, you can also advertise this here.
12:35-14:00 Lunch + posters + discussion
Lunch will be provided: we hope to use this time to catch up, talk through ideas, and visit the posters.
14:00-14:40 Marcus Webb
Talk title and abstract tbc
14:40-15:10 Afternoon tea/coffee break
15:10-15:50 Malena Sabaté Landman
Talk title and abstract tbc
15:50-16:30 Margaret Duff
Talk title and abstract tbc
16:30-17:00 Wrap-Up / Open Discussion
18:00 Dinner
At Cappadocia, Bath city centre
Registration
Please register using this form. Everyone is welcome and there is no registration fee for attendance. In the early evening we will go for dinner in Bath City Centre (this will be at your own expense), so when registering please indicate whether or not you would like to join us so that we have an idea of numbers.
Location
Talks will take place in the Wolfson Lecture Theatre (building 4 West, room 1.7) at the University of Bath. The postcode for the University is BA2 7AY and a map of the campus can be found here. Alternatively, find the Wolfson using what3words.
If arriving by car, you can request a visitor parking permit via the registration form.
If using public transport, busses to the campus can be boarded close to the train station. More information about bus routes can he found here.
Further information
If you have any questions or require further information, please email imi@bath.ac.uk.