Virtual Party and Maths Awards Ceremony

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Manuela Mura

On the 21st of July 2020 the school of Mathematics and Physics hosted a virtual party and Prize giving ceremony at conclusion of the academic year 2019-20.

The event began with an introduction by the head of School, followed by a quiz led by Matt Booth.

Prizes and commendations to Y1 and Y2 students for best academic achievements were supplemented with certificates and virtual handshakes.

Virtual handshaking.

Boole Prizes 2020 were awarded to David Burrows for the best performance in Year 1, and to Alexander O’Brien for the best performance in Year 2.

Commendations for outstanding results were awarded to Hollye Skidmore, Jacob Cuff and Adam Simmonds in Year 1, and to Rebekah Murrell and Ellen Bartle in Year 2.

Commendation for outstanding results in Maths and Computer Science was awarded to Joe Farrell in Year 2.

Commendation for outstanding results in Maths with Philosophy was awarded to Leah Ward in Year 1 and Charlie Arkesden in Year 2.

The event continued with a group photo, quizzes and fun facts about staff members.

Sophie Marshall-Unitt, BSc Maths graduate 2019

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Andrei Zvelindovsky

Sophie Marshall-Unitt graduated with BSc (Hons) Mathematics from the University of Lincoln in 2019:

Studying at Lincoln has left me with incredible memories and lasting friendships. The knowledge and experience gained from my Mathematics degree have been invaluable in beginning my career in the engineering sector.

Sophie is currently a Graduate Engineer, Siemens Mobility, Rail Automation Division (she works on communication and information systems for the railway network).

Reece Darley, BSc Mathematics, graduate 2019

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Andrei Zvelindovsky

Reece Darley, graduated with BSc Mathematics in 2019 from the University of Lincoln:

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Lincoln. I made lifelong friends, and learnt an eclectic range of mathematics that was not only interesting, but has served me well in finding a job.

Reece is working as a Route Revenue Analyst at a major airline (looks at how flights are selling compared to market trends and changes prices accordingly).

Maths prizes catching up with their heroes 2019

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Evgeny Khukhro

Commendation for outstanding results in mathematics in Year 3 among MMaths students in 2018–19 was awarded to Lucas Jablonski-Buchanan. Maths prizes for our first cohort of maths graduates were presented during the graduation ceremonies and will be reported here later. Several other prizes announced earlier at Maths Awards Day found their recipients during Week 1. See the photos of the catching-up presentations below (in addition to photos from the 29 May 2018 Maths Awards Day).

Prof. Evgeny Khukhro presents commendation and prize to Lucas Jablonski-Buchanan

Boole Prizes-2019 were awarded to Thomas Harding for the best performance in Year 1, and to Megan Goforth for the best performance in Year 2. Commendations for outstanding results in pure maths were awarded to Jake Browning, Alexander O’Brien, and Thomas Smith in Year 1, and to Angelo Iuliano and Madeleine Long in Year 2. Commendations for outstanding results in applied maths were awarded to Lauren Berry and Rebekah Alcock Murrel in Year 1, and to Sarah-Jane Price and Ben Thompson in Year 2. Commendations for outstanding results in maths and computer science were awarded to Joe Farrell in Year 1, and to Peter Cseik in Year 2.

Dr Sandro Mattarei presents Commendation to Peter Cseik

Dr Sandro Mattarei presents Commendation to Angelo Iuliano

Dr Sandro Mattarei presents Commendation to Madeleine Long

Dr Sandro Mattarei presents Commendation to Ben Thompson

Prof. Evgeny Khukhro presents Boole Prize to Thomas Harding

Prof. Evgeny Khukhro presents Commendation to Rebekah Alcock Murrel

Prof. Evgeny Khukhro presents Commendation to Lauren Berry

Prof. Evgeny Khukhro presents Commendation to Jake Browning

Prof. Evgeny Khukhro presents Commendation to Joe Farrell

Prof. Evgeny Khukhro presents Commendation to Alexander O’Brien

Prof. Evgeny Khukhro presents Commendation to Thomas Smith

Advanced Topics seminars by Anastasia Kisil and Richard Webb

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Evgeny Khukhro

Charlotte Scott Centre for Algebra

On Tuesday the 9th of October 2018, as part of the Advanced Topics of Mathematics module, Anastasia Kisil (University of Cambridge) and Richard Webb (University of Cambridge) spoke at the University of Lincoln. They both gave very interesting talks on different aspects of mathematical research.

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Maths prizes catching up with their heroes

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Evgeny Khukhro

Commendation for outstanding results in mathematics in Year 3 among MMaths students in 2017–18 was awarded to Alexander Lau. Maths prizes for our first cohort of maths graduates were presented during the graduation ceremonies and will be reported here later, watch this space. Several other prizes announced earlier at Maths Awards Day found their recipients during Welcome Week. See the photos of the catching-up presentations below (in addition to photos from the 29 May 2018 Maths Awards Day).

Prof Evgeny Khukhro presents commendation and prize to Alexander Lau for best results among Year 3 MMaths students

Boole Prizes-2018 were awarded to Megan Goforth for the best performance in Year 1, and to Jordan O’Connor for the best performance in Year 2.

Commendations for outstanding results in pure maths were awarded to Mateusz Baran and Angelo Iuliano in Year 1, and to Fred Hine and Edward Mason in Year 2.

Commendations for outstanding results in applied maths were awarded to Daniel Hubbel and Benjamin McCarter in Year 1, and to Benjamin Kendrick and Sophie Marshall-Unitt in Year 2.

Commendation for outstanding results in maths and computer science was awarded to Julius Schaebitz in Year 1.

Sophie Marshall-Unitt

Edward Mason

Mateusz Baran

Daniel Habbel

Angelo Iuliano

Benjamin McCarter

Julius Schaebitz

Maths Awards Day

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Evgeny Khukhro

Maths & Physics News

On 24 May 2018 Maths Awards Day took place in Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa. On arrival staff and students had tea and coffee, took a tour of the magnificent park premises, and enjoyed the lunch with sparkling wine. The ceremonies began with the students Maths and Physics Society awards, followed by thanks and flowers to admin staff. Prizes and commendations to Y1 and Y2 students for best academic achievements were supplemented with Amazon vouchers. (Prizes for Y3 students are postponed until the graduation in September.) Awards for the best maths lecturers in each year, as voted by the students, were presented by the School student reps.

Boole Prizes-2018 were awarded to Megan Goforth for the best performance in Year 1, and to Jordan O’Connor for the best performance in Year 2.

Commendations for outstanding results in pure maths were awarded to Mateusz Baran and Angelo Iuliano in Year 1, and…

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Maths Group Study presentations

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Evgeny Khukhro

On Friday 9 March the Year 1 maths students presented their work in the Group Study component of the “Professional Skills and Group Study” module. Nine teams used Powerpoint to report on their study of different topics in pure and applied mathematics. In each team, the students were taking turns to present their contribution to the group report, with general introductions and conclusions. Questions were asked by the examiners Prof Evgeny Khukhro and Dr Manuela Mura.

Guest lecture by Prof Natasha Maurits

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Evgeny Khukhro

Our school’s External Advisory Board member, Professor Natasha Maurits from the Netherlands, visited us on 19–20 February 2018. Natasha delivered a guest lecture in “Industrial Mathematics” module for our 2nd year Maths students on applications of mathematics and statistics in medicine and health care.

Poster session in Maths Pedagogy module

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Evgeny Khukhro

On 21 December the 3rd year students taking the optional Maths and Physics Pedagogy modules had a poster presentation in the foyer of Isaac Newton building. The posters discussed the knowledge development of a particular topic from the National Curriculum for secondary education in mathematics or physics, including possible or existing misconceptions and potential inhibitors to learning. The session marked the completion of this quite successful innovative module run jointly with School of Education (module coordinator Dr Rachel Sharpe). The session was also attended by members of staff and by teachers from the participating schools in Lincoln. Food and refreshments were provided by School of Maths and Physics.