Maths+Stats Teaching and Learning Seminar
The Maths+Stats Teaching & Learning seminar features talks on teaching, education research and outreach.
Everyone is welcome to attend (staff and students from any departments). The talks are organised by Siri ChongchitnanLink opens in a new window (maths) and Francesca BasiniLink opens in a new window (stats).
Drop us a line if you would like to speak or would like to invite someone.
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| Thursday 5 Feb 2026 |
Jessica Banks (Liverpool)
All Things to All Students
The new MSc in Applied Statistics and Data Science in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Liverpool is open to students from a diverse range of backgrounds. I lead the teaching of the first 6 weeks of the programme, which aim to establish a common foundation in mathematics, statistics and programming. In this talk I will discuss the practicalities of how I approached this in the technological world of mid-2025 and what I hope to adapt for 2026.
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| Thursday 5 Mar 2026 |
Benjamin Walker (UCL) Could ChatGPT get a maths degree? Generative artificial intelligence tools are reshaping university education and challenging traditional examination models, whether we want them to or not. In this talk, we present a systematic empirical study of GenAI performance across eight first-year undergraduate mathematics examinations at UCL. Using authentic assessment materials and blind marking, we evaluate AI-generated scripts at both module and programme level. We will see how GenAI performed across the curriculum and highlight what were, at least at the time, its weaknesses. We hope that this will form an evidence base for decision making and contribute towards shaping the future of mathematics education in an era of generative AI. |