Biography
Linda Galligan is a Professor at UniSQ and is currently Dean and Head of the School of Mathematics, Physics and Computing with over 30 years' experience in the sector. She has taught first year mathematics and statistics, and has strong links with schools providing mathematics programs and activities for students and teachers. Her previous roles at USQ have included academic support (e.g. The Learning Centre) and Enabling Programs (in mathematics for both domestic and international students). Her research includes language and mathematics; students' and lecturers' perceptions of student preparation for numeracy demands of university; developing a model of embedding academic numeracy in university programs; the use of Tablet and related technology to effectively teach mathematics; and using modelling to improve pre-service teachers' deep understanding of mathematics. She recently led a USQ Learning and Teaching Commissioned project on nudging and using real-world videos to improve student engagement which involved multidisciplinary team.
As part of the Senior Leadership Group of UniSQ and a previous member of the Board of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), she has a strong understanding and appreciation of the broad policy context in which the Australian higher education sector operates. She is also actively involved in linkages to schools through her AMSI connections and service teaching into education programs. As Head of School she has a keen interest in developing employability skills of science students and has been involved in the Deans of Sciences Work Integrated Learning meetings and so is connected to the needs of the labour market.
Employment
Position | Organisation | From | To |
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Dean and Head of School Mathematics, Physics, and Computing | UniSQ | 2019 | 2023 |
Expertise
Mathematics Education; Numeracy at university; Learning and Teaching (in mathematics)
Fields of Research
- 390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy
- 390303. Higher education