There is an undergraduate degree in mathematics and an honours course. Modern technology is used in a variety of ways to enhance students' learning including videos, computer based education, computer simulations and laboratory work. Important non-mathematical skills such as oral presentation and report writing skills are integrated into teaching. The smooth running of the school and the quality of educational outcomes achieved are assisted by a number of committees. CiSSaIM supports three postdoctoral fellows and close to thirty postgraduate research students.
Several projects involve contract research for industry.
CiSSaIM attracts a high number of international and Australian visitors each year. Another initiative, supported by Queensland Health, is the establishment of the Queensland Health Care Research Group. The Queensland Health Care Research Group is a collaborative activity with a similar group at the University of Newcastle, and provides quantitative analysis to assist in the planning and distribution of resources for health services in Queensland. Staff of the School are involved in the activities of the professional societies of the mathematical sciences, holding positions of national responsibility and organising workshops and conferences, many of which have been publicised in the media. A recent initiative of the school is to offer MathX, a program of workshops involving extension material, to grade 11 high school students.