NUMPeN: Meeting in Leeds 

What is this event?

We're delighted to announce a pair of meetings organised by the Northern Universities Mathematics Pedagogy Network (NUMPeN), supported by the London Mathematical Society.  This first meeting is to bring together people who are interested in the pedagogy and education of mathematics at university.  The day will provide opportunities to hear updates and reports from several of the universities represented in NUMPeN, as well as find common themes of interest to direct the next meeting, and hopefully increase collaboration and sharing of good practice across the North. 

The event is part funded by the LMS. 

 This event aims to enable attendees to:

• Network in-person with other colleagues from geographically local universities who share an interest in the scholarship of mathematics education.

• Keep up-to-date with examples of best practice from leading HE institutions, in order to be able to later share this within their own departments. A World Café (roundtable discussion) session will support this in a semi-structured way, whilst allowing colleagues to share their experiences.

• Share examples of local practice with other attendees, and to identify areas for improvement within each department. Lightning talks will facilitate this, and provide the opportunity to hear from varied voices. 

• Develop informal mentoring and professional support relationships. Preference in the lightening talks will be given to junior colleagues to ensure visibility and to create an inclusive environment for all.

• Develop your own teaching practice by learning about new educational technology and curriculum reform that is being introduced at various different Universities.

• Colleagues on non-permanent contracts will gain the opportunity to meet and discuss informally with more senior peers, helping to create contacts as they establish their careers.