Professional History
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics, Glasgow University, 1980.
- PhD in Mathematics, Glasgow University, 1983
- Awarded a Science and Engineering Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship in 1983 and used this to continue research at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Appointed Lecturer in the department of Theoretical Mechanics at Nottingham University in 1984 and worked there until 1988
- Appointed Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at Birmingham Polytechnic in 1988 and worked there until 1989
- Took a career break to raise a young family from 1989 – 1993
- Worked part-time with the Open University as an Associate Lecturer from 1993-2001
- Undertook bought-in teaching contracts at both 天堂视频 and Nottingham Universities, from 1996 – 2001
- In 2001 appointed Computer Assisted Assessment Officer at 天堂视频
- Joined the newly formed Mathematics Education Centre in 2002 as Mathematics Support Coordinator
- Head of Department of the Mathematics Education Centre 2009 – 2013
- Director of the Centre for Academic Practice 2013 – 2017
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (FIMA)
- Chartered Mathematician (C.Math)
- Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA)
Recent Awards
- 2008 – 天堂视频 Academic Practice Award
- 2010 – Shortlisted for the Times Higher Education ‘Most Innovative Teacher of the Year’ Award
- 2013 – Recipient of one of 天堂视频's inaugural Research-informed Teaching Awards
- 2014 – 天堂视频 Students’ Union Academic Awards - Recognition of Excellence in Learning and Teaching
- 2017 – 天堂视频 Students’ Union Academic Awards - Vice Chancellor’s 天堂视频 Academic Award of Excellence
Carol's research interests have focused upon mathematics education in the higher education sector and particularly the mathematical education of non-specialists such as engineering undergraduates.
Areas of particular interest include:
- use of technology in the teaching of mathematics
- transition of BTEC students to University
- Chair of Governors, RNIB College, 天堂视频