Dr Peter James Rowlett CMath, FIMA, SFHEA
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics
Summary
Peter Rowlett teaches mathematics, computing, and related subjects, is a researcher in higher education teaching and learning practice, and is an experienced mathematics communicator.
About
Peter Rowlett teaches mathematics, programming and history of mathematics to mathematics, physics and engineering students. He is a researcher in university mathematics teaching and learning practice.
Peter has held leadership positions with a number of national and international organisations, including Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and The British Society for the History of Mathematics. Prior to arriving at Sheffield Hallam, Peter taught university mathematics at Nottingham Trent University and Keele University, coordinated the HE curriculum activity under the Mathematical Sciences Strand of the National HE STEM Programme, and worked in learning technology for mathematics and statistics at school- and university-level.
Peter is an experienced mathematics communicator, including through podcasting and general interest mathematical articles for Nature, Chalkdust Magazine and The Aperiodical.
Peter is a Chartered Mathematician, a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Teaching
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
College of Business, Technology and Engineering
Subject area
Digital Analytics & Technologies
Mathematics, Computing
Topics include
- mathematical methods
- mathematical modelling
- problem solving and proof
- programming, game theory
- project management
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Peter is a researcher in higher education mathematics education. He is an editor of MSOR Connections, a peer-reviewed journal that welcomes articles, case studies and opinion pieces relating to innovative learning, teaching, assessment and support practice in Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ in HE.
Peter's research is in teaching, learning and assessment in higher education. His interest is from a practical point of view, seeing this research as an opportunity to improve his practice and that of others. Particular areas of interest are
- graduate and employability skills in mathematical sciences and STEM subjects
- learning technology and e-assessment in mathematical sciences and STEM subjects
- puzzle-based learning, problem-solving and mathematical thinking
- history of mathematics in maths teaching
- effective practice in maths outreach and public engagement
- disability and access technology in mathematical sciences
Publications
Key Publications
Johnson, P., Rowlett, P., & Shukie, A. (2025). . Teaching Mathematics and its Applications.
Rowlett, P. (2024). . British Journal for the History of Mathematics.
Marshall, E., Riach, A., Shaker, A., & Rowlett, P. (2024). . Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications.
Journal articles
Rowlett, P., & Ugonna, A. (2025). What is Maths Like at a Lower-tariff University? Mathematics in School, 54 (1), 10-12.
Rowlett, P. (2025). BrainTwister #60 Say what you see. New Scientist, 265, 45.
Rowlett, P. (2025). . The Mathematical Gazette, 109 (574), 86-92.
Rowlett, P. (2025). What day is it anyway? New Scientist, 265 (3524), 45.
Rowlett, P. (2024). Form an orderly queue. NEW SCIENTIST, 247 (3513), 44.
Rowlett, P. (2024). What are the chances? NEW SCIENTIST, 247 (3493), 44.
Rowlett, P. (2024). Time to rhyme. NEW SCIENTIST, 247 (3503), 46.
Rowlett, P. (2024). BrainTwister #51 Ribbon theory. New Scientist, 264, 77.
Rowlett, P. (2024). Promoting Inclusive Maths Degrees. Mathematics Today, 60, 192.
Rowlett, P. (2024). Celebrating 60 Years of Mathematics Today. Mathematics Today, 60, 132.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 264 (3513), 45-47.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 263 (3507), 45-47.
Rowlett, P. (2024). Time to rhyme. New Scientist, 263 (3503), 44.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 263 (3501), 45-47.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 263 (3499), 45-47.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 262 (3497), 44-47.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 262 (3493), 45-47.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 262 (3489), 45-47.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 262 (3486), 45-47.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 261 (3484), 45-47.
Rowlett, P. (2024). Hey presto, it's a sum! New Scientist, 261 (3483), 44.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 261 (3481), 45-47.
(2024). BrainTwister. New Scientist, 261 (3478), 45-47.
Rowlett, P. (2024). . Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, 14 (1), 229-238.
Rowlett, P. (2024). All in the family. New Scientist, 261 (3473), 44.
Rowlett, P. (2023). Puzzle #205 Buried shields. New Scientist, 3422, 53.
Rowlett, P. (2023). Puzzle #204 Think of a number. New Scientist, 3421, 53.
Rowlett, P. (2023). Pack it up, pack it in. NEW SCIENTIST, 246 (3442), 44.
Rowlett, P. (2023). Puzzle #211 Cross Purposes. New Scientist, 3428, 53.
Rowlett, P. (2023). Luck of the draw. NEW SCIENTIST, 246 (3452), 44.
Rowlett, P. (2023). Grid codes. U3A Mathematics and Statistics, 2, 2.
Rowlett, P., Graham, C., & Lawson-Perfect, C. (2023). . International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.
Rowlett, P. (2023). On-Sets: A Vintage Set Theory Game. Math Horizons, 30 (4), 8-11.
Rowlett, P. (2023). David Singmaster. MathsJam Shout, 1.
Rowlett, P. (2022). Quarto in higher dimensions. Chalkdust Magazine, 16, 28-31.
Rowlett, P. (2022). How to win Nim games and code them in LuaLaTeX. LMS Newsletter, 503, 30-34.
Rowlett, P. (2022). Puzzle #186: Neural network. New Scientist, 3405, 53.
Rowlett, P. (2022). Puzzle #178 Hydra. New Scientist, 3397, 53.
Rowlett, P. (2022). Puzzle #173 Knight moves. New Scientist, 3392, 53.
Rowlett, P. (2022). Editorial. Mathematics Today, 58, 70-71.
Rowlett, P. (2022). Editorial. Mathematics Today, 58, 70-71.
Rowlett, P., & Corner, A.S. (2022). Flexible, student-centred remote learning for programming skills development. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 53, 619-626.
Kinnear, G., Jones, I., Sangwin, C., Alarfaj, M., Davies, B., Fearn, S., ... Wong, T. (2022). . International Journal of Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ in Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Mathematics Education.
Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (2022). Mathematical Objects. MathsJam Shout, 1.
Rowlett, P. (2021). Review: How to Prove It: A Structured Approach (3rd Edition). LMS Newsletter, 497, 45-46.
Rowlett, P., & Corner, A. (2021). . International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 53 (3), 619-626.
Rowlett, P., & Corner, A.S. (2021). . MSOR Connections, 19 (2), 55-74.
Rowlett, P. (2020). Puzzle: Grocery Swap. MathsJam Shout, October, 1.
Rowlett, P. (2020). . International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.
Steckles, K., Rowlett, P., & Ugonna, A. (2020). . MSOR Connections, 18 (3), 10-22.
Rowlett, P. (2020). . MSOR Connections, 18 (2), 13-17.
Winberg, C., Bramhall, M., Greenfield, D., Johnson, P., Lewis, O., Rowlett, P., ... Wolff, K.E. (2020). . European Journal of Engineering Education, 45 (2), 165-180.
Rowlett, P. (2019). MSOR Connections Vol. 18 No. 1. sigma Newsletter, 18, 6.
Rowlett, P. (2019). Counting caterpillars. Chalkdust Magazine, 9, 30-35.
Rowlett, P., Smith, E., Corner, A., O'Sullivan, D., & Waldock, J. (2019). . International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 50 (7), 972-986.
Russell, E., & Rowlett, P. (2019). . Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning.
Rowlett, P., Webster, K., Bradshaw, N.-.A., & Hind, J. (2019). . The Mathematics Enthusiast, 16 (1).
Rowlett, P., & Capes, A. (2018). . MSOR connections, 16 (2), 16-23.
Rowlett, P. (2017). . MSOR Connections, 16 (1), 64-67.
Waldock, J., Rowlett, P., Cornock, C., Robinson, M., & Bartholomew, H. (2017). . International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 48 (4), 587-602.
Rowlett, P. (2016). . MSOR Connections, 14 (2), 37-38.
Rowlett, P. (2015). Effective Outreach in Mathematics. Mathematics Today, 51, 260.
Rowlett, P. (2015). . BSHM Bulletin: Journal of the British Society for the History of Mathematics, 30 (1), 67-74.
Rowlett, P. (2015). . The Mathematics Enthusiast, 12 (1-3), 55-61.
Rowlett, P.J. (2013). . Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, 3 (1), 136-149.
Rowlett, P. (2013). . Mathematics Today, 49 (4), 162.
Rowlett, P. (2013). . MSOR Connections, 13 (2), 43-50.
Rowlett, P. (2012). . Mathematics Today, 48 (5), 213-215.
Croucher, M., Rowlett, P., & Lewis, H. (2012). . Mathematics Teaching, 227, 36-37.
Rowlett, P., Steckles, K., Loch, B., Szetey, K., & Kelly, A. (2012). . Australian Mathematical Society Gazette, 39 (3), 115-118.
Rowlett, P. (2012). Early careerConnectionswith MSOR. MSOR Connections, 12 (2), 17-19.
Rowlett, P. (2011). . MSOR Connections, 11 (3), 20-21.
Rowlett, P. (2011). MSOR Connections, 11 (3), 39-41.
Feinstein, J., & Rowlett, P. (2011). . MSOR Connections, 11 (3), 37-38.
Rowlett, P., McCartney, M., Mann, T., Hoare, G., Harriss, E., Parrondo, J., ... Linton, C. (2011). . Nature, 475 (7355), 166-169.
Rowlett, P. (2010). . iSquared Magazine, 12, 23-27.
Rowlett, P. (2010). . iSquared Magazine, 11, 23-27.
Rowlett, P. (2010). 10 ’rules’ for a successful Careers Fair for mathematicians. Mathematics Today, 46, 19-20.
Rowlett, P. (2010). . MSOR Connections, 10 (2), 45-48.
Rowlett, P. (2010). . MSOR Connections, 10 (1), 3-5.
Rowlett, P. (2009). . iSquared Magazine, 10, 24-27.
Rowlett, P. (2009). Improving graduate skills through an undergraduate conference. Mathematics Today, 45, 263-264.
Rowlett, P. (2009). Careers resources. Mathematics Today, 45, 108-109.
Rowlett, E.J., & Rowlett, P.J. (2009). . MSOR Connections, 9 (4), 43-46.
Rowlett, P.J. (2008). . MSOR Connections, 8 (2), 44-45.
Rowlett, P.J. (2008). . MSOR Connections, 8 (1), 31-33.
Rowlett, P.J. (2007). E-Learning in Mathematical Subjects. Mathematics Today, 43, 85.
Rowlett, P.J. (2007). . MSOR Connections, 7 (1), 35-37.
Rowlett, P.J. (2006). . MSOR Connections, 6 (2), 30.
Wright, E.J., & Rowlett, P.J. (2006). . MSOR Connections, 6 (4), 24-26.
Rowlett, P.J. (2006). MSOR Connections, 6 (1), 18-19.
Rowlett, P.J., & Wright, E.J. (2005). . MSOR Connections, 5 (4), 21-24.
Rowlett, P.J. (2005). . MSOR Connections, 5 (1), 35-38.
Rowlett, P.J. (2004). . .
Rowlett, P. (2004). . MSOR Connections, 4 (2), 5.
Hibberd, S., Litton, C., Chambers, C., & Rowlett, P. (2004). . .
Hibberd, S., Litton, C., Chambers, C., & Rowlett, P. (2003). MSOR Connections, 3 (3), 29-34.
Rowlett, P., Webster, K., Bradshaw, N.-.A., & Hind, J. (n.d.). Evaluation of the Maths Arcade initiative at five U.K. universities. The Mathematics Enthusiast, 16 (1-3), 451-460.
Conference papers
Rowlett, P., & Russell, E. (2016). . In CETL-MSOR Conference 2015 : University of Greenwich, 8th-9th September 2015 : conference proceedings, (pp. 89-93). Loughborough, U.K: The sigma Network
Rowlett, P. (2014). . In European First Year Experience Conference, Nottingham Trent University, 9 June 2014 - 11 June 2014 (pp. 95-102). Nottingham, U.K: Nottingham Trent University:
Rowlett, P. (2012). . In CETL-MSOR Conference 2012, University of Sheffield, (pp. 53-54). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network
Rowlett, P. (2012). . In CETL-MSOR Conference 2012, University of Sheffield, (pp. 59-60). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network
Hibberd, S., Litton, C., & Rowlett, P. (2004). In The Mathematical Education of Engineers IV, Loughborough University, 2 April 2003 - 3 April 2003. Essex, U.K
Book chapters
Rowlett, P. (2023). Puzzle 30. In Eastaway, R., & Hobbs, B. (Eds.) Headscratchers: The New Scientist Puzzle Book. (pp. 39-145). London, U.K: Allen & Unwin
Walkden, C., Hazel, A., Chamberlain, G., Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (2023). Alan Turing Cryptography Competition. In Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Mathematics Engagement Case Studies. (pp. 1-3). Sheffield, U.K: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Sparks, B., Chamberlain, G., Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (2023). University of Bath Cryptography Challenge. In Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Mathematics Engagement Case Studies. (pp. 4-6). Sheffield, U.K: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Groves, H., Chamberlain, G., Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (2023). UK Mathematics Trust Competitions. In Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Mathematics Engagement Case Studies. (pp. 13-14). Sheffield, U.K: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Parker, M., Chamberlain, G., Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (2023). Writing books. In Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Mathematics Engagement Case Studies. (pp. 28-29). Sheffield, U.K: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Parker, M., Chamberlain, G., Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (2023). Mathematical YouTube videos for the standupmaths channel. In Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Mathematics Engagement Case Studies. (pp. 30-31). Sheffield, U.K: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Jackson, N., Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (2023). Maths Talks at Science Fiction Conventions. In Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Mathematics Engagement Case Studies. (pp. 38-39). Sheffield, U.K: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Rowlett, P., & Corner, A.S. (2023). Flexible, student-centred remote learning for programming skills development. In Takeaways from Teaching through a Pandemic. (pp. 61-68). Routledge:
Rowlett, P. (2017). . In Rowlett, P., & Waldock, J. (Eds.) Employability development for HE mathematics and statistics: case studies of successful practice. (pp. 42-43). Sheffield: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Rowlett, P. (2017). . In Rowlett, P., & Waldock, J. (Eds.) Employability development for HE mathematics and statistics: case studies of successful practice. (pp. 42-43). Sheffield: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Rowlett, P. (2017). . In Rowlett, P., & Waldock, J. (Eds.) Employability development for HE mathematics and statistics: case studies of successful practice. (pp. 46-47). Sheffield: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Rowlett, P. (2017). . In Rowlett, P., & Waldock, J. (Eds.) Employability development for HE mathematics and statistics: case studies of successful practice. (pp. 46-47). Sheffield: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ:
Rowlett, P. (2014). . In Pope, S. (Ed.) British Congress of Mathematics Education : BCME-8. (pp. 295-302). British Society for Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ into Learning Mathematics:
Rowlett, P. (2012). Using Social Media to Engage Students. In Robinson, C. (Ed.) Student-centred Approaches in Mathematics. (pp. 49-54). Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Rowlett, P. (2012). . In Pitici, M. (Ed.) The Best Writing on Mathematics 2012. (pp. 21-29). Princeton, N.J., U.S.A: Princeton University Press
Chadwick, E., Waldock, J., Bradshaw, N.-.A., Orpin, L., McNulty, D., Singh, M., ... Steele, N. (2012). In Waldock, J., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Employer engagement in undergraduate mathematics. (pp. 47-51). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Chadwick, E., Waldock, J., Bradshaw, N.-.A., Orpin, L., McNulty, D., Singh, M., ... Steele, N. (2012). In Waldock, J., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Employer engagement in undergraduate mathematics. (pp. 47-51). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Feinstein, J., & Rowlett, P. (2012). . In Rowlett, P. (Ed.) Media enhanced teaching and learning: case studies and evidence of effective use. (pp. 13-14). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Feinstein, J., & Rowlett, P. (2012). . In Rowlett, P. (Ed.) Media enhanced teaching and learning: case studies and evidence of effective use. (pp. 13-14). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Rowlett, P. (2012). In Rowlett, P. (Ed.) Media enhanced teaching and learning: case studies and evidence of effective use. (pp. 32-35). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Rowlett, P. (2012). In Rowlett, P. (Ed.) Media enhanced teaching and learning: case studies and evidence of effective use. (pp. 32-35). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Shukie, A., & Rowlett, P. (2012). . In Rowlett, P. (Ed.) Media enhanced teaching and learning: case studies and evidence of effective use. (pp. 36-39). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Shukie, A., & Rowlett, P. (2012). . In Rowlett, P. (Ed.) Media enhanced teaching and learning: case studies and evidence of effective use. (pp. 36-39). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Rowlett, P., & Rowlett, E. (2012). . In Cliffe, E., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Good practice on inclusive curricula in the mathematical sciences. (pp. 9-13). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Rowlett, P., & Rowlett, E. (2012). . In Cliffe, E., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.) Good practice on inclusive curricula in the mathematical sciences. (pp. 9-13). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Barton, S., & Rowlett, P. (2011). In Green, D. (Ed.) CETL-MSOR Conference 2010, University of Birmingham, 6th-7th September, Conference proceedings. (pp. 12-22). Birmingham: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Rowlett, P. (2011). . In Waldock, J. (Ed.) Developing graduate skills in HE mathematics programmes - case studies of successful practice. (pp. 30-31). Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network:
Books
Steckles, K., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.). (2023). Mathematics Engagement Case Studies. Sheffield, U.K: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.
Rowlett, P., & Waldock, J. (Eds.). (2017). . Sheffield: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.
Rowlett, P., & Waldock, J. (Eds.). (2017). . Sheffield: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.
Rowlett, P. (Ed.). (2012). Summary of work in mathematical sciences HE curriculum innovation. Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Rowlett, P. (Ed.). (2012). Media Enhanced Teaching and Learning: case studies and evidence of effective use. Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Rowlett, P. (Ed.). (2012). Further Work Developing Graduate Skills in HE Mathematics Programmes. Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Cliffe, E., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.). (2012). Good Practice on Inclusive Curricula in the Mathematical Sciences. Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Rowlett, P., & Waller, D. (Eds.). (2012). Proceedings of the CETL-MSOR Conference 2012, University of Sheffield, 12th-13th July. Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Rowlett, P., & Waller, D. (Eds.). (2012). Proceedings of the CETL-MSOR Conference 2012, University of Sheffield, 12th-13th July. Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Waldock, J., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.). (2012). . Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Bradshaw, N.-.A., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.). (2012). . Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Waldock, J., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.). (2012). . Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Bradshaw, N.-.A., & Rowlett, P. (Eds.). (2012). . Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Rowlett, P. (Ed.). (2011). HE Mathematics Curriculum Summit. Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Rowlett, P. (Ed.). (2011). . Birmingham, U.K: Maths, Stats and OR Network.
Theses / Dissertations
Stacey, J.M. (2024). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Garner, I., & Rowlett, P.
Crombie, A. (2024). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Rowlett, P.
Rowlett, P.J. (2013). A Partially-automated Approach to the Assessment of Mathematics in Higher Education. (Doctoral thesis).
Rowlett, P.J. (2013). A Partially-automated Approach to the Assessment of Mathematics in Higher Education. (Doctoral thesis).
Presentations
Rowlett, P. (2024). 9999713179999 is prime. Presented at: MathsJam Conference 2024
Rowlett, P. (2024). George Green: miller and mathematical physicist. Presented at: Physics and Maths Lunchtime Lecture Series, Sheffield
Rowlett, P. (2024). Can maths help save the world? Presented at: The mathematics that explains our world, London
Rowlett, P. (2024). Recreational mathematics in education. Presented at: Recreational Mathematics and its History: In memory of David Singmaster, London
Harris, K., Rowlett, P., & Kitson, D. (2024). Understanding student satisfaction and graduate outcomes in undergraduate maths degrees from analysis of public data. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2024, University of Limerick, Ireland
Rowlett, P. (2024). How does ChatGPT navigate history of maths misconceptions? Presented at: Generative AI in the Mathematical Sciences: Examples of current practice
Rowlett, P. (2023). Partially-automated individualized assessment: evaluation and implementation. Presented at: Manchester Maths Education Seminar, University of Manchester
Rowlett, P. (2023). Effective practice in mathematical outreach. Presented at: UCL/KCL Maths/Stats Education Seminar, King's College London
Rowlett, P. (2023). The maths of simple two-player games. Presented at: Gathering 4 Gardner Celebration of Mind Virtual Events
Rowlett, P. (2023). Am I related to Henry VIII's Master of the Mint? Are you? Presented at: MathsJam Conference 2023
Rowlett, P. (2023). What could a modern, numerate e-assessment system do for SHU? Presented at: Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2023
Rowlett, P. (2023). Teaching modelling for sustainability. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2023, Cardiff University
Rowlett, P. (2023). e-assessment scoping project. Presented at: Teaching & Learning and Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ & Innovation In Partnership, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P. (2023). Student-centred assessment design. Presented at: 'Assessment in Mathematics and its Effect on Student Wellbeing' workshop, University of Greenwich
Rowlett, P., Graham, C., & Lawson-Perfect, C. (2023). Creating an individualised, open-ended modelling worksheet through partially-automated assessment. Presented at: E-Assessment in Mathematical Sciences 2023
Rowlett, P., Hughes, J., Alexander, H., Best, A., Hodge, D., Joy, L., ... Webb, C. (2023). Creating accessible online mathematics and statistics notes.
Rowlett, P. (2023). Open-ended, messy student projects: developing skills and confidence. Presented at: 'Project-based and Synoptic Modules' workshop, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P. (2023). The maths of simple two-player games. Presented at: Physics lunchtime lecture series
Rowlett, P. (2022). On-Sets: a vintage game of set theory. Presented at: MathsJam Conference 2022
Rowlett, P., & Corner, A. (2022). Games that you don't realise that you're not playing. Presented at: 24 Hour Maths Game Show
Rowlett, P. (2022). There are 40,320 ways to give this talk. Presented at: IMA Festival of Mathematics and its Applications
Rowlett, P. (2022). Uses of e-assessment and a partially-automated approach. Presented at: Maths Teaching and Learning Seminar
Rowlett, P., & Corner, A.S. (2021). What is our community talking about? Evidence from the first 20 years of MSOR Connections. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2021, Coventry University
Rowlett, P., & Steckles, K. (2021). Maths Engagement Case Studies. Presented at: Talking Maths in Public Conference 2021
Steckles, K., Durbin, S., Ugonna, A., Shepherd, P., Rowlett, P., Carr, S., ... Eves, A. (2021). 'Celebrating the M in STEM' workshop. Presented at: BIG Event 2021
Rowlett, P., & Corner, A. (2021). Teaching and assessing unseen problem-solving when exams are taken online at home. Presented at: Planning ahead with a bag of new tricks, what does this mean for your mathematics teaching?
Rowlett, P. (2020). nimsticks: making games with LaTeX and Lua. Presented at: Maths Jam Conference 2020
Rowlett, P., & Steckles, K. (2020). Mathematical Objects Roadshow. Presented at: Maths Jam Conference 2020
Rowlett, P. (2020). Teaching introductory programming for mathematics undergraduates online. Presented at: Teaching and Learning of Mathematical and Statistical Computing Online
Rowlett, P. (2020). The potential of recreational mathematics to support the development of mathematical learning. Presented at: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Recreational Maths Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Cluster
Rowlett, P. (2020). There are 362,880 ways to give this talk. Presented at: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications East Midlands Branch, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P. (2019). #tmwyk - mathematical play in education. Presented at: Maths Jam Conference 2019
Rowlett, P., Smith, E., Corner, A., O'Sullivan, D., & Waldock, J. (2019). The potential of recreational mathematics to support the development of mathematical learning. Presented at: The 12th Southern Hemisphere Delta Conference on the teaching and learning of undergraduate mathematics and statistics, Fremantle, Australia
Rowlett, P., Sherkat, N., & Smith, E. (2019). Review of project-based learning practices in university-level engineering. Presented at: Faculty of STA Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2019, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P., Corner, A., O'Sullivan, D., Smith, E., & Waldock, J. (2019). Game Theory & Recreational Mathematics: A module to develop problem-solving skills. Presented at: Faculty of STA Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2019, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Corner, A., Rowlett, P., Smith, E., O'Sullivan, D., & Waldock, J. (2019). Game Theory and Recreational Mathematics: A module to develop problem-solving skills. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2019, Dublin City University
Rowlett, P. (2019). Programming as a mathematical activity. Presented at: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Higher Education Teaching and Learning workshop 'Programming in the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Mathematics Curriculum', Middlesex University
Rowlett, P. (2019). Diversity in the Teaching of Communication and Basic Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Skills. Presented at: 'Diversifying the Curriculum' workshop, University of Oxford
Rowlett, P. (2019). Developing students' mathematical thinking and problem solving abilities. Presented at: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Higher Education Teaching and Learning workshop 'Developing an undergraduate mathematics curriculum which is fit for purpose - challenges and opportunities', University of Liverpool
Rowlett, P. (2019). The delivery of an interdisciplinary project between mathematics and engineering. Presented at: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Higher Education Teaching and Learning workshop 'Moving beyond the examination - alternative approaches to assessment in the Mathematical Sciences and Engineering', Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P. (2019). Developing skilled mathematicians. Presented at: British Mathematical Colloquium 2019, Lancaster University
Rowlett, P., Cornock, C., & Porter, R. (2018). Student-led employability audit leading to undergraduate curriculum change. Presented at: Faculty of STA Teaching and Learning Conference 2018, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Crombie, A., & Rowlett, P. (2018). The contribution of interdisciplinary learning to employability development in maths and engineering. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2018, University of Glasgow
Rowlett, P., & Smith, E. (2018). Games and recreational mathematics and their use in education. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2018, University of Glasgow
Rowlett, P. (2018). New module ideas. Presented at: Ideas Exchange 2018, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P. (2018). Interdisciplinary group projects involving maths and engineering undergraduates. Presented at: Education Day 2018: Curriculum for the 21st Century, London
Rowlett, P. (2018). Skills development through group projects in mathematics. Presented at: Sigma Network workshop 'Employability development for HE mathematics and statistics', Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P. (2018). Our students' attitudes to programming. Presented at: Maths HE Seminar, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P. (2017). Fermi problems for teaching mathematical modelling. Presented at: Maths Jam Conference 2017
Bowers, D., Patel, C., Fairclough, R., Hodds, M., Cliffe, E., Zaczek, K., ... Wilson, R. (2017). The sigma Network: Promoting Excellence in Mathematics and Statistics Support within Higher Education. Presented at: Mathematics Education Beyond 16: Pathways and Transitions, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P., & Waldock, J. (2017). Student-led employability audit of undergraduate learning, teaching and assessment practice. Presented at: Learning & Teaching Conference, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P., & Bartholomew, H. (2017). Moving beyond techniques to applying maths in novel modelling scenarios. Presented at: Broadening students' experience of mathematics in practice workshop, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P., & Cornock, C. (2016). Maths Arcade: informal student support that develops logical thinking. Presented at: Faculty of ACES Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2016, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P. (2016). The role of partially-automated assessment in assessing individual contribution to group projects. Presented at: E-Assessment in Mathematical Sciences International Conference, Newcastle University
Rowlett, P. (2016). Encouraging HE teacher-practitioner research in a maths department. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2016, Loughborough University
Rowlett, P., Bartholomew, H., Cornock, C., Robinson, M., & Waldock, J. (2016). Student use of an open learning space in mathematics. Presented at: Learning and Teaching Conference 2016, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P. (2016). Interdisciplinary problem-solving group activities. Presented at: Ideas Exchange 2016, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P. (2016). Peer assessment of contribution: what are we assessing? Presented at: Maths HE Seminar, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P., & Russell, E. (2015). Developing professional skills in mathematics undergraduates: three years of practice. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2015, University of Greenwich
Rowlett, P. (2015). George Green: A Miller's Tale.
Rowlett, P. (2014). George Green's Mathematical Influences.
Rowlett, P. (2014). Games used at the Maths Arcade. Presented at: Maths Jam Conference 2014
Webster, K., Rowlett, P., Bradshaw, N.-.A., & Hind, J. (2014). National Evaluation of the Maths Arcade. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2014, Cardiff University
Rowlett, P. (2014). Individualised formative worksheets to encourage small group discussion of method. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2014, Cardiff University
Rowlett, P. (2014). From Durer to sudoku: 500 years of recreational maths. Presented at: British Science Festival 2014, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2014). Individualised formative assessment to encourage discussion of method rather than copying. Presented at: College of Arts and Science 3rd Annual Learning and Teaching Conference, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P., Lawrence, S., Rix, C., Jensen, O., Pont, M., & Sparrow, G. (2014). What has Mathematics done for us? Presented at: Festival of Mathematics and its Applications, University of Manchester
Rowlett, P. (2014). Using puzzles to develop problem-solving skills in undergraduate maths and outreach. Presented at: Sigma Network workshop 'Using puzzles and games in the teaching of mathematics', King's College, London
Rowlett, P. (2014). Using social media to engage undergraduate students. Presented at: Sigma Network workshop 'Creating and maintaining a social media presence', Liverpool John Moores University
Rowlett, P., & Bradshaw, N.-.A. (2014). Maths Arcade and the first year experience. Presented at: European First Year Experience Conference 2014, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P. (2014). Improved two-way feedback to ease transition to mathematics at university. Presented at: European First Year Experience Conference 2014, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P. (2014). The unplanned impact of mathematics and how research is funded: a discussion-led activity. Presented at: 8th British Congress of Mathematics Education, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P. (2014). Development and evaluation of a partially-automated approach to the assessment of undergraduate mathematics. Presented at: 8th British Congress of Mathematics Education, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P. (2014). Formative e-assessment and screen annotation evaluated via undergraduate projects. Presented at: Departmental seminar, School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Greenwich
Rowlett, P. (2014). Engaging mathematics students via e-assessment & screen annotation. Presented at: Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2014, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P. (2013). Design and delivery of a new graduate skills module. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2013, Coventry University
Rowlett, P. (2013). A PhD project on e-assessment in mathematics: finding my approach. Presented at: Technology Enhanced Learning & Teaching Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Seminar Series, School of Education, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P. (2013). A partially-automated approach to assessment of individual work alongside a group project in mathematics. Presented at: Higher Education Academy STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2013, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2013). The unplanned impact of mathematics: surprising examples of unexpected applications. Presented at: British Mathematical Colloquium 2013, University of Sheffield
Rowlett, P. (2013). Assessing individual work alongside a group project - a partially-automated approach. Presented at: Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2013, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P. (2013). Advantages and disadvantages of e-assessment and a partially-automated approach. Presented at: College of Arts and Science 2nd Annual Learning and Teaching Conference, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P. (2012). The Unplanned Impact of Mathematics. Presented at: British Society for the History of Mathematics Christmas meeting, Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2012). Preliminary analysis of a large data set. Presented at: Maths Jam Conference 2012
Rowlett, P., Chadwick, E., Mann, T., Bradshaw, N.-.A., Parrott, K., & Ramesh, N. (2012). Better prepared mathematics graduates: learning from employers and professional bodies. Presented at: HE STEM Conference 2012, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2012). Good practice and resources to address community priorities for mathematics curriculum development. Presented at: HE STEM Conference 2012, University of Birmingham
Bradshaw, N.-.A., Mann, T., & Rowlett, P. (2012). Maths Arcade: developing mathematical thinking. Presented at: HE STEM Conference 2012, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2012). An electronic hybrid approach to assessment. Presented at: Ideas Exchange 2012, University of Sheffield
Rowlett, P. (2012). Students setting their own history of mathematics essay titles. Presented at: Ideas Exchange 2012, University of Sheffield
Rowlett, P. (2012). Good practice and resources to address community priorities for mathematics curriculum development. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2012, University of Sheffield
Rowlett, P. (2012). Making lectures more interactive. Presented at: Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Away Day, Oxford Brookes University
Bradshaw, N.-.A., & Rowlett, P. (2012). Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµs speak out: organising an undergraduate conference. Presented at: Inspiring Teachers: learning and leading in academic practice, University of Greenwich
Rowlett, P. (2012). Mathematics Enrichment: Maths in the News. Presented at: Mathematics in Education & Industry Conference, Keele University
Rowlett, P. (2012). Work on HE Curriculum Innovation in Mathematical Sciences.
Rowlett, P. (2012). Work on HE Curriculum Innovation in Mathematical Sciences.
Rowlett, P. (2012). Work on HE Curriculum Innovation in Mathematical Sciences. Presented at: London Metropolitan University
Rowlett, P. (2012). Work on HE Curriculum Innovation in Mathematical Sciences.
Rowlett, P. (2012). Recording lectures and learning from recordings. Presented at: Department of Mathematical Sciences seminar, University of Greenwich
Rowlett, P. (2012). Graduate Skills Development. Presented at: School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics seminar, University of Hertfordshire
Rowlett, P. (2012). Graduate skills and interactive lectures. Presented at: School of Mathematical Sciences seminar, Queen Mary, University of London
Feinstein, J., & Rowlett, P. (2012). The METAL Project - What have we learned and where next? Presented at: Media Enhanced Teaching and Learning - Dissemination Meeting, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P. (2012). Introduction to using social media to engage students in mathematical sciences. Presented at: Using social media to engage students workshop, University of Birmingham
Singh, M., Lewis, H., Rowlett, P., & Waller, D. (2012). Outputs and Outcomes from the Maths Strand Team of the National HE STEM Programme. Presented at: Heads of Departments of Mathematical Sciences (HoDoMS) Conference, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2012). Mathematics lecturers' views of e-assessment. Presented at: School of Maths and Stats seminar, Newcastle University
Pope, S., Badger, M., & Rowlett, P. (2012). Problem-Solving in Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Mathematics. Presented at: British Society for Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ into Learning Mathematics Conference March 2012, University of Manchester
Rowlett, P. (2012). Solving it like a mathematician: A stall at the East Midlands Big Bang 2011. Presented at: Notts STEMNET Teacher/Ambassador Network Meeting, British Geological Survey, Keyworth
Rowlett, P. (2012). Alternatives to lectures. Presented at: Media Enhanced Teaching and Learning (METAL) Workshop, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P. (2011). Unplanned impact of mathematics. Presented at: Maths Jam Conference 2011
Rowlett, P., Croft, T., Mann, T., & Hawkes, T. (2011). Acting on recommendations from the HE Mathematics Curriculum Summit. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2011, Coventry University
Rowlett, P. (2011). Encouraging innovation in HE mathematics teaching and learning. Presented at: 14th IMA Early Career Mathematicians Conference, University of Leicester
Rowlett, P. (2011). Maths Puzzles. Presented at: Specialist Schools and Academies Trust Annual Maths Conference 2011, University of Warwick
Rowlett, P. (2011). Discovering and teaching mathematics. Presented at: Ideas Exchange, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2011). Further uses of screencasting - but are they effective? Presented at: Media Enhanced Teaching and Learning (METAL) Workshop, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P. (2011). Group projects based on Art Gallery Problems. Presented at: 'Developing Graduate Skills in HE Mathematics Programmes' workshop, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2011). Group projects based on Art Gallery Problems. Presented at: 'Developing Graduate Skills in HE Mathematics Programmes' workshop, University of Greenwich
Rowlett, P. (2011). Group projects based on Art Gallery Problems. Presented at: 'Developing Graduate Skills in HE Mathematics Programmes' workshop, University of Bath
Rowlett, P. (2011). Findings from the HE Mathematics Curriculum Summit. Presented at: University of Bath
Rowlett, P. (2011). Group projects based on Art Gallery Problems. Presented at: 'Developing Graduate Skills in HE Mathematics Programmes' workshop, Manchester Metropolitan University
Rowlett, P. (2011). Findings from the HE Mathematics Curriculum Summit. Presented at: Manchester Metropolitan University
Rowlett, P. (2011). A Maths History Tour of Nottingham. Presented at: British Mathematical Colloquium 2011, University of Leicester
Rowlett, P. (2011). Findings from the HE Mathematics Curriculum Summit.
Rowlett, P. (2011). Group projects based on Art Gallery Problems. Presented at: 'Developing Graduate Skills in HE Mathematics Programmes' workshop, University of York
Rowlett, P. (2011). Findings from the HE Mathematics Curriculum Summit.
Rowlett, P. (2011). Technology in mathematics HE teaching & learning. Presented at: Young Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµers in Mathematics Conference 2011, University of Warwick
Rowlett, P. (2011). Innovation in mathematics HE teaching & learning. Presented at: Young Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµers in Mathematics Conference 2011, University of Warwick
Grove, M., Petrie, M., Rowlett, P., Kendrick, H., & Singh, M. (2011). Maths Strand of the National HE STEM Programme. Presented at: Heads of Departments of Mathematical Sciences (HoDoMS) Conference, Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2011). Findings from the HE Mathematics Curriculum Summit.
Rowlett, P. (2011). Findings from the HE Mathematics Curriculum Summit.
Rowlett, P. (2011). Mathematics lecturers' views of the advantages and disadvantages of electronic and traditional assessment. Presented at: Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2011, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P. (2010). Using Art Gallery Problems to Develop Mathematical and Employability Skills in a Higher Education Group Project. Presented at: Embedding Graduate Skills Workshop, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Rowlett, P., & Hansen, S. (2010). Mathematical Podcasting. Presented at: 13th IMA Early Career Mathematicians Conference, London
Rowlett, P. (2010). Integrating software into your lectures. Presented at: Using IT when teaching mathematics classes workshop, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P., & Barton, S. (2010). Ask the audience - influencing student behaviour. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2010, University of Birmingham
Waldock, J., & Rowlett, P. (2010). Developing graduates skills in HE mathematics programmes through case studies of successful practice. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2010, University of Birmingham
Rowlett, P., & Barton, S. (2010). Using an audience response system - what do the audience DO with the feedback? Presented at: British Society for Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ into Learning Mathematics Conference June 2010, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P. (2010). Podcasting. Presented at: How to Talk Maths in Public Conference, University of Manchester
Rowlett, P. (2010). Podcasting History. Presented at: The History of Mathematics in the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Curriculum, University of Greenwich
Rowlett, P. (2010). Guarding Art Galleries: Design and evaluation of an undergraduate research based group project in mathematics. Presented at: Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2010, Nottingham Trent University
Rowlett, P., Rowlett, E., Cliffe, E., Whapples, M., Pfluegel, E., & Edwards, A. (2009). Visual impairment in Maths, Stats and OR (MSOR).
Rowlett, P. (2009). Using Art Gallery Problems to teach mathematical and employability skills in a higher education group project. Presented at: BSRLM Autumn Conference 2009, Loughborough University
Rowlett, P. (2009). Update from IMA University Liaison Officer. Presented at: 11th Younger Mathematicians Conference, Birmingham
Rowlett, P. (2009). Group projects based on Art Gallery Problems. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2009, Open University
Rowlett, P., Rowlett, E., Tyrrell, S., & Pfluegel, E. (2009). Accessing MSOR: Visual impairment hands-on workshop. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2009, Open University
Rowlett, P. (2009). Experience of Questionmark Perception at Nottingham; Is Maple TA the answer? Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2009, Open University
Rowlett, P. (2009). Electronic Voting Systems or Response Systems. Presented at: Education seminar, School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham
Rowlett, P., & Parker, M. (2009). Podcasting. Presented at: "Using New Technologies" Day, London Mathematical Society
Rowlett, P. (2009). Update from IMA University Liaison Officer. Presented at: 10th Younger Mathematicians Conference, Oxford University
Rowlett, P. (2009). Maths careers and the work of the IMA University Liaison Officer. Presented at: Scottish Branch Talk, Napier University
Rowlett, P. (2008). Chalk & Talk and Interactive whiteboards. Presented at: E-Learning in Mathematical Subjects (ELMS), Nottingham Trent University
Bradshaw, N.-.A., & Rowlett, P. (2008). The perils and pleasures of recording podcasts on history of maths for a modern day generation. Presented at: Maths in View, University of Greenwich
Rowlett, E., & Rowlett, P. (2008). Experiences of mathematics students with visual impairments in higher education. Presented at: Higher Education Mathematics Education Conference (HEMEC) 2008, Loughborough University
Rowlett, E., & Rowlett, P. (2008). Visual Impairment in MSOR. Presented at: CETL-MSOR Conference 2008, Lancaster University
Other publications
Rowlett, P. (2024). A Classical Cipher Machine: The ENIGMA - Some Aspects of its History and Solution by Robert (Bob) Churchhouse CBE FIMA (IMA President 1986-1987).
Rowlett, P. (2024). Aerodynamic Aspects of Animal Flight by Sir James Lighthill FRS Hon FIMA (IMA President 1964-1966).
Rowlett, P. (2024). How to get Meaningless Answers in Scientific Computation (and what to do about it) by Leslie Fox FIMA.
Rowlett, P. (2024). A371896: a(n) is the length of the uninterrupted sequence of primes generated by the polynomial f(x) = x^2 + x + p for x=0,1,..., where p=A001359(n).
Rowlett, P. (2023). A363166.
Rowlett, P. (2023). A363166: Bouton numbers: a(n) is the number of P positions in games of Nim with three nonzero heaps each containing at most n sticks.
Other activities
- External Examiner, BSc Mathematics and BSc Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Derby.
- Committee member, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Yorkshire Branch.
- Member, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµer Expert Panel, Observatory for Mathematical Education, University of Nottingham.
- History in Mathematics Education Lecturer, British Society for the History of Mathematics.
- Member, Academy for the Mathematical Sciences Liaison Group, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
- Associate Editor, Teaching Mathematics & its Applications.
- Steering Committee Member, MathsJam international recreational mathematics network.
- Assessor, Mathematics Teacher Training Scholarship scheme, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Postgraduate supervision
I supervise doctoral projects in STEM education.
Completed:
- Jenny Stacey, Adults studying GCSE mathematics in Further Education: Self-efficacy, anxiety, and examination grades, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ, EdD 2024.
- Alex Crombie, The Contribution of Interdisciplinary Teaching to the Development of Students' Employability, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ, PhD 2024.
Ongoing:
- Siavosh Haghighi Movahed, An innovative approach in teaching laboratory activities within a computer networking curriculum, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ, PhD.
- Ellen Marshall, Statistics anxiety: effectiveness of strategies in reducing the impact on student achievement, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ, PhD.