Summary
I am a lecturer in the mathematics subject group, teaching across all years of the BSc Mathematics course, as well as providing service teaching for computing, business, and engineering modules.
I am also the first year tutor for the BSc Mathematics course and enjoy welcoming new students each year. My academic interests lie in category theory and mathematics education.
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About
I completed my MMath degree at the University of Sheffield in 2012 before obtaining a PhD there in higher-dimensional category theory. Throughout my time there I was involved in teaching for mathematics and engineering courses, as well as teaching at the university's International College.
Since joining Sheffield Hallam University in 2016 I have developed an interest in mathematics education, specifically towards inclusive practice in teaching mathematics, as well as innovative teaching methods involving manipulatives. Though teaching is my main focus, I still pursue research interests in category theory in the broad areas of higher-dimensional categories, operads, and monoidal categories.
In my spare time I can be found climbing, playing board games, and making futile attempts to learn Italian.
Category Theory, Mathematics Education
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Teaching
Department of Engineering and Mathematics
Business, Technology and Enterprise
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
Number and Structure
Game Theory and Recreational Mathematics
Statistical Theory and Methods
Mathematics for Computer Science -
Publications
Journal articles
Rowlett, P., Smith, E., Corner, A., O'Sullivan, D., & Waldock, J. (2019). The potential of recreational mathematics to support the development of mathematical learning. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 50 (7), 972-986. http://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2019.1657596
Corner, A. (2019). A universal characterisation of codescent objects. Theory and Applications of Categories, 34 (24), 684-713. http://www.tac.mta.ca/tac/volumes/34/24/34-24.pdf
Corner, A., & Cornock, C. (2018). Applications and props: the impact on engagement and understanding. MSOR Connections, 17 (1), 3-15. http://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v17i1.908