Graduated with an MA Diploma in Mathematical Statistics from Newnham College at Cambridge University.
Worked at the Statistical Laboratory, University of Cambridge (1961-1971)
First female Professor of Mathematical Statistics at University of Manchester (1971-1981).
References
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