5th International Conference on Developing Mathematical Resilience 2026
5th International Conference on Developing Mathematical Resilience
Background
The Mathematical Resilience Network was launched in 2022 at the Third International Conference on Developing Mathematical Resilience with the intention of supporting academic and practitioner research and practice that uses the Mathematical Resilience Framework in addressing mathematics anxiety.
The University of Nairobi will host the fifth International Conference on Developing Mathematical Resilience. The Conference will be held on July 8 -10, 2026. It will anchor on opportunities and challenges of developing sustainable mathematical and statistical resilience. The focus areas will be on policy, multidisciplinary collaboration and partnerships; research, curriculum innovation and pedagogical Practices; integrating technology and digital tools; equity, access, diversity and inclusion; and Institutional support for sustainable mathematical and statistical development
The conference will feature papers from researchers, academics, teachers and from those who work with people of any age who are learning mathematics. Having mathematical resilience enables people to overcome barriers that learning mathematics presents. Research papers will focus on overcoming mathematics anxiety, which is prevalent globally, and to help learners know how to protect their wellbeing and still learn mathematics. All the papers in this conference will be research-based to showcase how mathematical resilience is making an impact in learning environments from higher education to schools and in homes, in countries across the world.
Current Network committee:
Harrison Njaru Mbogo (Kenya), Adeteju Alonge (Nigeria); Aicha Hadji-Sonni (France/measurement of MR); Sue Johnston-Wilder; Clare Lee (England); Bardha & Arben Martini (Albania); Brighton Mudadigwa (South Africa); Telma Para (Brazil); Mariam Siddiqa Rashid (Pakistan); Rosemary Russell (parents); Maria Ryan & Julie Crowley (Ireland); Ben Sinclair (schools); Masha Symondson (FE); Vahap Yorgun (Turkey).
The Turkish Branch is developing a new psychoeducational programme of 10 sessions to address Maths Anxiety, incorporating the tools of the Mathematical Resilience Framework. This will be piloted in a small secondary school. Also a scale is being developed, namely a Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Approach based Math Anxiety Scale for university students. The Brazilian Branch is working on 1:1 intervention.
The South African Branch is working on interventions with teaching pre-service teachers, joined by a colleague from Zambia.
The Irish Branch held a one day workshop on 9th March 2024: From maths anxiety to mathematical resilience: a workshop for second level teachers and support staff. Further events were held on 9th September and 28th October 2025.
The Kenyan Branch will host the 5th International Mathematical Resilience Conference in July 2026.
Theme: Opportunities and Challenges of Developing Sustainable Mathematical and Statistical Resilience
2. Sub-themes and focus areas
a) Foundations, Policy, and Systemic Collaboration
· Policy and Institutional Support for Sustainable Mathematical and Statistical Development
· Psychosocial and Developmental Foundations of Mathematical Resilience
· Inter- and Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Partnerships in Mathematical Resilience and Statistical Resilience
b) Pedagogical Innovation and Access
· Research, Curriculum Innovation and Pedagogical Practices in Mathematical Resilience
· Capacity Building of Curriculum Implementers in Mathematical Resilience
· Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion in Teaching and Learning Mathematics
c) Digital, Professional, and Infrastructural Support
· Integrating Technology and Digital Tools in Mathematical Resilience and Statistical Resilience
· Infrastructure and Capacity in Strengthening Mathematical Resilience
· Equity, access, diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning mathematics
3. Venue – University of Nairobi Towers, UoN Main Campus, University Way Nairobi, Kenya
4. Dates for the conference – Pre-conference Workshop- 8th July 2026,
Conference – 9th and 10th July 2026
Send Abstract to: mrconference2026@uonbi.ac.ke
