He had been taught by a number of famous mathematicians at Cambridge, including Glaisher, Rouse Ball, Forsyth, and he attended lectures by Cayley . Dixon was appointed a Fellow of Trinity College in 1888 and was awarded the second Smith's prize.
Niya ay tinuturuan sa pamamagitan ng isang bilang ng mga bantog na mathematicians sa Cambridge, kabilang ang mga Glaisher, gisingin Ball, Forsyth, at siya pumasok sa lektura sa pamamagitan ng Cayley. Dixon ay hihirangin ng isang Fellow ng Trinity College sa 1888 ay iginawad at ang pangalawang Smith na premyo.