MEC news

2016

Opportunity to apply for ESRC PhD funding

The MEC is part of the ESRC Midlands Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), which is now holding an open competition for studentship funding.

Angeliki Mali passes PhD viva

Congratulations to Angeliki Mali who recently passed her PhD viva with only very minor corrections.

Dr Matthew Inglis and Dr Nina Attridge publish new book

Dr Matthew Inglis and Dr Nina Attridge of the Mathematics Education Centre have published a new book entitled "Does Mathematical Study Develop Logical Thinking?"

Dr Camilla Gilmore's research featured in ESRC's "Society Now" magazine

A programme of research led by Dr Camilla Gilmore at the Mathematics Education Centre has been featured in ESRC's "Society Now" magazine.

Professor Tony Croft awarded prestigious IMA gold medal

Professor Tony Croft of the Mathematics Education Centre has been awarded a gold medal by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).

Congratulations to Sarah Clayton and Simon Drew

Successful doctoral candidates Sarah Clayton and Simon Drew who graduated on Tuesday 12 July.

School staff share learning and teaching good practice

Staff in the School of Science came together on Wednesday 18 May to celebrate teaching excellence, at the Inaugural Learning and Teaching Showcase.

BSRLM at Loughborough University

British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics conference at Loughborough University

Three PhD studentships available for October 2016

The Mathematics Education Centre has three fully-funded PhD studentships available to start in October 2016.

Congratulations to Sarah Clayton who has passed her PhD viva

Congratulations to Sarah Clayton who has passed her PhD viva with very few corrections.

MEC releases A-level maths standards research

Research published by the MEC's Ian Jones, Matthew Inglis and Sara Humphries shows that A-level maths standards have declined since the 1960s – but appear to have remained consistent over the last 20 years.

Mathematics Cognition Workshop at the MEC

The Mathematics Education Centre will host the Mathematics Cognition Workshop on 30th March.

Congratulations to Simon Drew

Congratulations to Simon Drew who successfully passed his PhD viva.