Miss Cath Brown

Professional biography

I obtained my MMath at the University of Cambridge; my main area of interest was non-linear dynamics.

I came to the OU as a student in 2008, and have obtained BSc Molecular Science and BSc Open (focusing on Engineering and History).

In 2020 I became an Associate Lecturer, teaching on mathematics and science modules.  I joined the School of Mathematics and Statistics as a Staff Tutor in 2022. 

I am currently Deputy Director of Teaching.

I am currently a member of Senate, and am the Senate member on Qualifications and Assessment Committee

Research interests

I have several interests within the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning:-

• Student community and sense of belonging
• Tutorial design to offer differentiated support, and to promote student engagement and collaboration
• Compassionate approaches to assessment

Teaching interests

 I am Chair of MST124 B presentation, and on the module team for MST224 and MST210.