Toby Bailey

Toby Bailey is a Lecturer in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. He served as Director of Teaching from 2009 to 2019, revolutionizing pedagogy through initiatives like the Maths Hub, flipped classrooms, and interactive workshops. His academic journey includes studies at Trinity College, Cambridge, and a PhD under Sir Roger Penrose at Oxford, focusing on mathematical physics and geometry.

Education:

• Primary School in England
• Selective Grammar School
• Undergraduate at Trinity College, Cambridge
• PhD at University of Oxford with Sir Roger Penrose

Research Interests: Toby’s work bridges mathematical physics and geometry, influenced by his mentor Roger Penrose. His pedagogical focus includes peer instruction, flipped classrooms, and reducing reliance on high-stakes exams. He advocates for evidence-based learning strategies, citing Learning Scientists as a key resource.

Teaching Innovations: Introduced peer instruction in first-year courses, expanded Maths Hub for collaborative learning, and promoted low-stakes assessments. His methods address student retention and engagement across mathematical disciplines.

Labs/Teams: Collaborated with Physics educators at Edinburgh and Harvard’s Eric Mazur to implement active learning techniques.