Research

Research in the Department explores the fundamental processes involved in learning mathematics, and analyses pedagogical practice including teaching, learning and assessment.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, our research activity was judged to be of an exceptionally high quality: 100% of research impact rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

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The Department has three overarching research themes, which form the focus of our research activity. Some colleagues work mainly within one theme and others work across different themes.

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Mathematical cognition

Discovering how students understand mathematics.
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Educational design and evaluation

Designs, develops and evaluates pedagogical interventions, based on a rigorous understanding of students’ learning processes.
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Higher education pedagogy

Analysis of pedagogical practice including teaching, learning and assessment.

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Seminars in the department
Externally funded research projects
Research Fellowship opportunities
List of Completed PhDs