Maths departments offered grants to reshape degrees

John Armstrong with guests at the It All Adds Up exhibition

Neither mathematics nor rationality are ‘European’

Our public exhibition on maths’ global origins aims to stimulate discussion about decolonisation and inclusion, says John Armstrong

By John Armstrong

7 June

Mungana Rock Art site, Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, North Queensland Does indigenous knowledge have a place in maths?

Does indigenous knowledge have a place in mathematics?

Acknowledging Aboriginal intellectual traditions could ‘bring students back’ while improving weather forecasts, says co-creator of new course

By John Ross

13 May

Russell Group expansion ‘worsening UK maths teacher shortage’

Heilbronn Institute director Catherine Hobbs warns that graduates of highly selective institutions are less likely to work in school sector

By Jack Grove

12 March

Maths degrees need a new formula – but not greater specialisation

To make maths programmes viable, we must make them more attractive to a wider pool of applicants, says Jens Marklof

By Jens Marklof

1 March

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#1 Submitted by d.j.... on August 14, 2024 - 7:55am

Mathematics might be suffering from fishing in the same pool of students as computer science. As the latter has attracted students for various reasons so the former has suffered. Maths departments might need to address this head-on by more clearly explaining the overlap and differences with CS, whilst also highlighting the unique career opportunities available in mathematics.

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