There are significant challenges facing teaching and research in the mathematical sciences in Australia, according to a nation-wide review of the discipline.
The findings are part of a mid-term review of Australia’s 10-year plan for mathematical sciences published this month, and overseen by the Australian Academy of Science’s National Committee for Mathematical Sciences (NCMS).
Issues raised included the continued long-term decline in the supply of qualified secondary mathematics teachers.
Read the full press release on the Australian Academy of Science’s website here.