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Mathematics and Science Education (MaSE)

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We have a global reputation for research in the areas of mathematics and science education.

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About

We are an internationally recognised centre for excellence in research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. We aim to create new knowledge and to provide a base for interdisciplinary research and collaboration that addresses local, national, and global challenges. 

We are committed to research in:

  • early mathematics learning and mathematics education in the classroom
  • decision-making, argumentation, and engagement with socio-scientific issues
  • assessment, argumentation, reasoning and proof in secondary and HE mathematics 
  • environmental and sustainability education
  • informal learning environments for STEM education, such as outdoor, museum and family learning
  • the use of digital technologies and new technologies for teaching and learning in STEM, including Computer-Aided Assessment and Interactive Theorem Provers
  • innovative pedagogies in STEM (e.g. game-based learning)
  • teachers’ mathematics and science subject knowledge and teacher preparation
  • design, development and evaluation of textbook and curriculum resources for teaching and learning in STEM

We welcome PhD applications related to the above areas and encourage communication with MaSE research members to discuss ideas further.

Find out more about our research and activity on our MaSE blog.

Research highlights

People, projects and publications

People

Doctor Andri Christodoulou

Associate Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Andri

Email: a.christodoulou@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Doctor Athina Thoma

Lecturer

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Athina

Email: a.thoma@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Doctor Ben Davies PhD

Lecturer

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Ben

Email: ben.davies@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Doctor Carys Hughes

Senior Teaching Fellow

Connect with Carys

Email: c.f.hughes@soton.ac.uk

Address: B34, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Doctor Charis Voutsina

Associate Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Charis

Email: cv@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Professor Christian Bokhove

Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Christian

Email: c.bokhove@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Mr David Galbraith

Associate Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with David

Email: d.w.galbraith@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Doctor Debbie Stott PhD

Research Fellow Numbers in Everyday Life

Connect with Debbie

Email: d.a.stott@soton.ac.uk

Address: B32, East Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Miss Donna Lovelock

Enterprise Fellow

Connect with Donna

Email: d.m.lovelock@soton.ac.uk

Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road Shirley, SO16 6YD (View in Google Maps)

My research focuses on fostering young children’s curiosity about mathematical ideas and developing evidence-based, sustainable resources that support mathematics learning inside and outside the classroom.
Associate Professor
My research interests include learning analytics, educational data mining and large-scale assessment data analysis like PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS.
Professor
I’m keen to find realistic ways of helping young people engage with nature and have the confidence to make informed decisions about environmental issues.
Professor of Science Education
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