Maths First-Generation Scholars Group

The Mathematical Sciences First-Generation Scholars group is run by Katie Gittins, Clare Wallace, and Denis Patterson.

Our group is part of Durham University's First-Generation Scholars (FGS) network. The FGS network aims to support, celebrate and promote the achievements of people who come from backgrounds that don't typically go to university, as well as those who are the first generation in their family to go to university.

We hold several events each term to allow first-generation scholars to meet and discuss their specific experiences and challenges in a relaxed and supportive environment. Incoming first-year maths students can request an FGS staff member to be their academic advisor. We've also previously hosted more focused workshops on issues like career planning and postgraduate study.

Any Durham University member who identifies as a first-generation scholar and is interested in Mathematics is more than welcome to join! Please contact Katie, Clare, or Denis if you want to join the group mailing list or have questions or comments about First-Generation Scholar issues.

Many lecturers, researchers and tutors in Mathematical Sciences are first-generation scholars!  Here are some of them:

• Steven Abel
• James Blowey
• Camila Caiado
• Alistair Chopping
• Reza Drikvandi
• David Fairbairn 
• Iñaki García Etxebarria
• Katie Gittins
• John Paul Gosling
• Tyler Helmuth
• Andrew Krause
• Joe Marshall
• Jamie Mason
• Alpár Mészáros
• Rachel Oughton
• John Parker
• Denis Patterson
• Bernard Piette
• Paul Sutcliffe
• Daniele Turchetti
• Andrew Wade
• Clare Wallace
• Mo Dick Wong