The History for Diversity in Mathematics Network aims to build a network around using history of mathematics to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the mathematics curriculum in UK HE.

 

By speaking to both mathematics students and staff across the UK, the Network hopes to tackle the following research questions:

  • In what ways are current HE maths curricula experienced as exclusive?
  • What examples are there of using history to make the curriculum more inclusive?
  • What support do practitioners need in using history to diversify the curriculum?
  • How is the effectiveness of such initiatives best evaluated?

Network Activities:

Past Activities

  • Evidence and requirements gathering through separate student and staff focus groups across the UK. These are currently being analysed, but we have an overview of the staff outcomes
  • Completed a literature review, accessible to mathematicians interested in promoting EDI principles in their teaching

Examples of use of history in promoting EDI principles:

  • Provision of role models.
  • Use of historical examples to provide a culturally-level playing field in class.
  • Sensitising staff to cultural specificity of current mathematical practises.
  • Leveraging precedents from non-European cultures.

Contact details:

If you would like to get in touch with the Network, our email address is [email protected]

The Network is supported by the following institutions:

  • The University of St. Andrews
  • The Open University
  • The University of Oxford

Core Members:

  • Prof Isobel Falconer – The University of St. Andrews
  • Dr Brigitte Stenhouse – The Open University
  • Dr Christopher Hollings – The University of Oxford
  • Dr Deborah Kent – The University of St. Andrews
  • Prof June Barrow-Green – The Open University

Acknowledgements:

The Network is being supported by the Isaac Newton Institute and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council [Ref:  EP/V521929/1].

 

 

 

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