Introduction

The course is intended for professors and postgraduate students in mathematics and computer science. It will equip the participant with effective communication skills for mathematical writing that will benefit their individual research careers, and will provide a competitive edge for students who move into industry.

English has become the default language for mathematical publications, for international collaboration, and for conference presentations. The reality of academic publishing means that a well written paper is more likely to be accepted, and will be read by a wider audience. Therefore successful researchers need to be able to communicate in English effectively

The skills learned in the course will also help with writing grant applications, reports, project proposals, and job applications.

• The course is limited to 25 participants. Email Stefan Langerman (stefan.langerman@ulb.ac.be. ) to register

About the Teachers

David Wood completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Pure Mathematics and Computer Science, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Education at The University of Western Australia(Perth). He then completed a Ph.D.degree in Computer Science at Monash University (Melbourne). He has worked as a researcher in mathematics and computer science at The University of Sydney (Sydney), McGill University (Montreal), Carleton University (Ottawa), Charles University (Prague), and Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (Barcelona).

Mandy Buddle completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Speech and Hearing Science at Curtin University (Perth), followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Intercultural Studies at the Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies (Launceston). She has worked as a speech language pathologist in Western Australia and Canada in various settings such as hospitals, community clinics, schools, and disability services. She has worked as an English teacher in Peru, Brazil, and Barcelona.