Education and Pedagogy - Durham University

Education & Pedagogy

The Education & Pedagogy group has interests in maths education at all levels, particularly focusing on interactivity, peer-assessment, mathematical cognition and development, and iterative feedback of teaching practice among many other things.

Members of the group

James Blowey

Academic student management and success via digital systems

Ric Crossman

Decolonisation of mathematic; alternative assessments; feedback processes; disability support; maths anxiety

Sophy Darwin

Transition from school to university; the relation between mathematical intuition and deductive rigour; undergraduates as teachers; outreach and engagement, early-years maths

Eimear Dunne

Accessibility in teaching; disability support; attainment gaps

Dan Evans

Digital assessment; assessment and feedback processes; alternative assessments and development of mathematical communication skills

Sam Fearn

Digital pedagogies and digital assessment; accessibility in teaching

Stephen Harrap

AI; digital assessment; feedback processes; student engagement; transition to university

Andrew Krause

Interactive visualisations; alternative assessments; inclusive teaching and learning

Jamie Mason

E-assessment and student engagement with resources

Maciej Matuszewski

Automated e-assessment for undergraduate mathematics, student use of feedback

Daniele Turchetti

Digital assessment, student engagement, outreach and science communication, statistical learning for pure mathematics and mathematics education

Clare Wallace

Peer assessment; digital assessment; development of mathematical writing skills; example use in mathematical education

Research Students

Joe Marshall

News from our department

Young children have long-lasting memories of vegetable smells experienced in the womb

Experiencing bitter or non-bitter flavours before birth can shape taste likes or dislikes after being born, according to new research led by our Department of Psychology.

Global research
Distinguished Lecture 2026

We were delighted to host Professor Giuseppe Savaré on 6 May, an Italian mathematician internationally recognised for his contributions to mathematical analysis, variational methods, and optimal transport theory, as this year's speaker in the Distinguished Lecture Series.

Research news
Department hosts International Women’s Day lecture with Professor Mary Rees FRS

On Wednesday 11 March, the Department of Mathematical Sciences was delighted to welcome Professor Mary Rees FRS from the University of Liverpool as the speaker for our annual International Women’s Day lecture. Colleagues, students, and visitors from across the University joined us for an insightful talk, followed by a drinks reception.

Research news

Young children have long-lasting memories of vegetable smells experienced in the womb

Experiencing bitter or non-bitter flavours before birth can shape taste likes or dislikes after being born, according to new research led by our Department of Psychology.

Global research

A young boy wearing glasses and sitting at a table eats a green vegetable from a plate full of vegetables.

Distinguished Lecture 2026

We were delighted to host Professor Giuseppe Savaré on 6 May, an Italian mathematician internationally recognised for his contributions to mathematical analysis, variational methods, and optimal transport theory, as this year's speaker in the Distinguished Lecture Series.

Research news

A photo of the mathematician Professor Giuseppe Savaré

Department hosts International Women’s Day lecture with Professor Mary Rees FRS

On Wednesday 11 March, the Department of Mathematical Sciences was delighted to welcome Professor Mary Rees FRS from the University of Liverpool as the speaker for our annual International Women’s Day lecture. Colleagues, students, and visitors from across the University joined us for an insightful talk, followed by a drinks reception.

Research news