Ms Niamh Brereton BSc

School of Mathematics
PhD Student

Contact details

Email
nxb251@student.bham.ac.uk
Address
School of Mathematics
Watson Building
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK

Niamh Brereton is a PhD student in Mathematics Education, working under the supervision of Professor Michael Grove. Her research focuses on the transition to mathematics at university, and the role that mathematics support has in shaping the student experience.

Qualifications

  • BSc Mathematics, University of Nottingham, 2022

Doctoral research

PhD title
What lessons can we learn and apply from the provision of mathematics support to enhance the undergraduate learning experience for the specialist and more-able mathematics student?
Supervisor
Professor Michael Grove

Research

Research Themes

  • Mathematics Education
  • The transition to mathematics at university
  • Mathematics support
  • Supporting the specialist and more able mathematics student
  • Enhancing the learning experience for students within the mathematical sciences