Dr Houry Melkonian

8 May 20254 min read

Educators, researchers, postgraduate students from across disciplines came together in December 2024 for a workshop organised by the Exeter Centre of Mathematical Sciences (ExCMS) and led by Dr Houry Melkonian (Mathematics & Statistics) to explore boundary connections for interdisciplinary interactions.

17 May 20224 min read

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online teaching and learning. But how do we make sure it blends effectively with more traditional learning approaches?

11 January 20224 min read

How might the tools of mindfulness and playfulness offer students of demanding subjects like Classics and Mathematics a more fun and stress-free learning experience?

24 November 20213 min read

Research shows that females are more likely than males to form negative emotions about their abilities to perform mathematics or sciences, and that these perceptions take root at a young age.

14 September 20213 min read

For many of us, our perceived ability at maths will be influenced by cultural bias – such as the view that maths is predominantly a male field, or an innate talent.