The LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network offers the following discipline-based CPD
event for staff in mathematics departments. Full details can be found at
http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk/workshops/link04/index.shtml
We would be grateful if you would pass this message on within your institution.
Many thanks, Pam Bishop,
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LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
Developing Links between Teaching and Research in Mathematics
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Day Workshop, Wednesday 28 January 2004
School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Birmingham
http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk/workshops/link04/index.shtml
The course will cover a range of approaches that may be developed to
introduce research topics and techniques into an undergraduate programme.
The four year M.Sci and M.Math programmes usually require a significant
project component where specialised research topics may be addressed.
However this course will focus more on other approaches based on practice
elsewhere in the country. This will include courses based on Research
Foundations in Applied Mathematics, problems based on Industrial
Mathematics Links (eg Oxford Study Group), courses focusing on History of
Mathematics (perhaps concentrating on certain individuals) and
'apprentice' or 'shadowing' of academic staff undertaking research
activities. The intention of the course will be to prompt participants
into developing and extending their own 'departmental approach' to
integrating a research component into courses, based on the expertise and
knowledge-base available in the department and sharing their experiences
with colleagues.
Speakers will include Professor Chris Budd, School of Mathematical
Sciences, University of Bath, Dr Chris Sangwin, School of Mathematics and
Statistics, University of Birmingham, Dr Neil Challis, School of Science
and Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University and the organiser. A full
programme can be found at
http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk/workshops/link04/index.shtml
Cost: £45, includes tea, coffee, lunch and any course materials
Registration:
Please register online at http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk/daybreak/ or contact
Brad Payne on 0115 8484713 or email [log in to unmask]
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Pam Bishop, Assistant Director
LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
School of Mathematics and Statistics [log in to unmask]
The University of Birmingham tel 0121-414 4800
Birmingham B15 2TT fax 0121-414 3389
The Maths, Stats & OR Network is part of the Learning and Teaching
Support Network, which provides discipline-based support for
learning and teaching in UK universities.
More information can be found at http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk
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