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Volodymyr Proshkin

Solidarity Programme: A Mathematician’s experience in the UK

On 1 October 2024, my tenure as an academic visitor at the Department of Mathematics Education at Loughborough University ended. This opportunity, which spanned 20 months, was made possible through the Solidarity for Mathematicians programme, which was initiated by the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the London Mathematical Society.
Vice Chancellor's Awards

MEC Professors shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor's Award

Professors Matthew Inglis and Camilla Gilmore have been shortlisted for a Vice-Chancellor's Award in the category Enabling research.
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Loughborough University rated ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted report for its Teacher Training courses

The University is delighted to announce it has retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted for its Initial Teacher Training provision.
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Maths curriculum backed by cognitive science could ensure no child is left behind on the learning journey

School mathematics teaching is “stuck in the past” and we need to adopt curricula underpinned by cognitive science if we want more students to succeed, says the Director of a UK education network.

Understanding how the brain works can transform how school students learn maths

Understanding how the brain works can transform how school students learn maths
NSS Survey

Final year students: Have your say in the National Student Survey

The School of Science is calling all undergraduate finalists to complete this short survey to help future students make informed decisions about where and what to study.
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Loughborough prepares to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Loughborough University will be marking this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a special event on Wednesday 14th February that will include a panel discussion and photo exhibition.
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Maths cognition researchers report on findings after “Feed the Monster” classroom intervention

The report of a project to see whether a specially designed board game could improve the numerical skills of primary school children has now been published.
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Labour’s plan to focus on early maths is solid – gaps in achievement start even before primary school

Politicians in the UK have maths on the mind. The Conservatives intend to extend compulsory maths education for young people until 18.
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Loughborough awarded triple gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

Loughborough University has been awarded triple gold – the highest accolade possible – in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
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Finalists of Loughborough's Three Minute Thesis competition revealed

George Thoma, one of the finalists through to the Loughborough's Three Minute Thesis competition

Feed the Monster: Math education experts create card game in the hope of improving children’s numeracy skills

Experts from Loughborough University’s Centre for Mathematical Cognition have created a game in the hope of improving youngsters’ numeracy skills

Pint of Science festival returns to Loughborough

Quench your thirst for knowledge and come along to a series of local science talks led by Doctoral Researchers and academics from across the University.

Coming soon: Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2023)

The University wants to ensure Doctoral Researchers have the best possible experience while studying at Loughborough.

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Get extra support with mathematics revision and dissertations over the Easter Break

Book a place on one of our remote maths support sessions now! We have slots for foundation students and project students.

Professor Camilla Gilmore wins Vice-Chancellor's award

Professor Camilla Gilmore's dedication to research recognised with Vice-Chancellor's award.

Student success at Loughborough University PhD Awards 2022

PhD students in the Department of Mathematics Education celebrate wins at Loughborough University PhD Awards.

Win for Dr Lara Alcock's book on abstract algebra

Dr Lara Alcock's abstract algebra book has been named Chalkdust Book of the Year 2021.

New five-year research project which will understand and improve early mathematics learning launched at Loughborough University.

The Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML) was celebrated at a launch event on 9 June, opened by Loughborough’s Vice Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings. Other guest speakers included Lynne McClure OBE, Director of Cambridge Mathematics.
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More maths testing could be good for primary schoolchildren – if done in the right way

Dr Kinga Morsanyi has written an article for The Conversation to discuss how maths testing done right could prevent the development of maths difficulties and raise national standards in maths.

REF 2021: 100% of Department of Mathematics Education research impact rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’

The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), published on 12 May, show that 100% of Department of Mathematics Education research impact was rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ and overall 91% of Loughborough University’s research is now ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’.

Being anxious about studying maths doesn’t mean you’re not good at it, but it can result in negative outcomes, says expert

Have you ever felt stressed or anxious while staring at your maths homework? Did the idea of your maths teacher asking you a question in class fill you with dread?

Two wins for Loughborough at British Psychological Society Book Award

Loughborough University has recently celebrated two wins in the British Psychological Society Book Award, which celebrates psychology publications. In the textbook category Professor Camilla Gilmore and Professor Matthew Inglis from the Mathematics Education Centre, along with co-author Dr Silke Göbel from York University, won for their title ‘An Introduction to Mathematical Cognition’.