ALM13 International Conference, Queen’s University, Belfast July 2006

This year’s international conference of ALM (Adults Learning Maths, an international forum for researchers and practitioners) was hosted by the School of Education at Queen’s University, Belfast. Over 65 researchers and practitioners in the fields of adult numeracy and mathematics met to share research, practice, and innovation under the theme of “Crossing Borders – Research, Reflection and Practice in Adult Numeracy”. During the conference Dr Diana Coben was honoured for her sterling work in adult numeracy which will see her hold, from September, the first Chair of Adult Numeracy at King’s College, London. Papers and workshops covered issues from professional development, classroom practice, practitioner research, researcher reports and practical, hands on workshops….