Higher Education in Mathematics

LUMAT invites researchers, practitioners, and educators to contribute to the upcoming Special Issue on "Higher Education in Mathematics".

Description

University-level mathematics education typically involves a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions. Students start with foundational courses such as calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. As they progress, they delve into more advanced topics like abstract algebra, real and complex analysis, topology, and number theory.

Mathematics programs often emphasize both theoretical understanding and practical application. Students learn to develop rigorous proofs, solve complex problems, and use mathematical software. Many programs also offer opportunities for research, internships, and collaboration with other disciplines such as physics, computer science, and engineering. Mathematics teacher education focuses on preparing individuals to teach mathematics effectively at various educational levels. 

Graduates with a degree in mathematics can pursue careers in academia, finance, data science, cryptography, and many other fields where analytical and problem-solving skills are highly valued. 

This special issue welcomes both theoretical and empirical contributions on the teaching and learning mathematics at the university level.

Topics to be addressed can include – but are not limited to:

  • Use of generative AI based on large language models.
  • Use of computer software and other technological tools.
  • Teaching and learning of mathematical analysis.
  • Learning assessment.
  • Mathematics education curricula.
  • Mathematics teacher education.

Guidelines

  • We welcome both empirical as well as theoretical manuscripts in English, Finnish and Swedish.
  • Please visit https://journals.helsinki.fi/lumat/about/submissions to learn more about the submissions and author guidelines.
  • Submission deadline (full paper): 15.9.2025
  • After both due dates we will implement continuous publication model.
  • Article publication charge: 0 €.

Editors

Dr. Mika Koskenoja, University of Helsinki, Finland
Dr. Antti Viholainen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland