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CETL-MSOR 2022 Dundee

CETL-MSOR 2022: Teaching and Learning in Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research

1st – 2nd September 2022.  Abertay University

Our popular annual conference for those involved in mathematics, statistics and operations research teaching, learning and support in higher education.

We were pleased to welcome our keynote speakers:

  • Assistant Professor Ciarán Mac an Bhaird, Director of the Mathematics Support Centre, Maynooth University
  • Professor Rachel Hilliam, Professor of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Technology,
    Engineering & Mathematics, School of Mathematics &
    Statistics, Open University

Closing Plenary

  • Dr Joe Kyle, The Department of Mathematics, University of Birmingham

This year the conference focused on the following themes:

  • Digital accessibility
  • Modes of delivery in Mathematical Sciences – the best of the old and the new
  • Widening access, articulation and outreach
  • Student engagement, what is it and how do we measure it?

The call for presentation abstracts is now open!
Please visit the conference website for more details and to submit an abstract

Accessibility SIG resource working day #2 – 16th August 2018

An Accessibility SIG working day hosted by the Mathematics Resources Centre (MASH), University of Bath on Thursday 16th August, 9:30-16:00 Call for participants The sigma Network Accessibility Special Interest Group aims to produce two sets of guidance resources on accessibility in a mathematics support context. The first set will be for mathematics and statistics supportContinue Reading

Accessibility SIG resource working day – 26th March 2018

An Accessibility SIG working day hosted by the Eureka Centre For Mathematical Confidence, Loughborough University on Monday 26th March, 9:30-16:00 Call for participants The sigma Network Accessibility Special Interest Group aims to produce two sets of guidance resources on accessibility in a mathematics support context. The first set will be for mathematics and statistics supportContinue Reading

Introduction to Numbas – 31st August 2017

A FREE sigma workshop hosted by the Mathematics Resource Centre, University of Bath on Thursday 31st August, 10:30-16:30. Overview Numbas is a free and open source platform for authoring of mathematical questions. Features include: randomised content LaTeX rendering of mathematical notation while you type instant feedback to students on tests regeneration of randomised practice questionsContinue Reading

Mathematical literacy, sigma SW&SW – 12th July 2016

The sigma South West & South Wales Hub is hosting a meeting on ‘Mathematical literacy‘ at the University of Exeter on Tuesday 12th July 2016 from 10:30 – 16:00. The meeting is suitable for any member of staff or postgraduate tutor involved in mathematics or statistics teaching or support in higher education. There is no charge for attendingContinue Reading

Beyond mathcentre: electronic resources for maths assessment and support – 22nd January 2016

The sigma South West & South Wales Hub is hosting a meeting on ‘Beyond mathcentre: electronic resources for maths assessment and support‘ at the Treforest Campus of the University of South Wales on Friday 22nd January 2016 from 10:30 – 16:00. This meeting will focus on electronic resources for maths assessment and support beyond the well known mathcentre.Continue Reading

sigma SW&SW Tutor Training – 2 October 2015

Place: Cardiff University Date: Friday 2nd October 2015 Start time: 10:30        End Time: 15:30 This free sigma Network Tutor Training event is for mathematics and statistics support centres in the South West and South Wales, and nearby regions, who wish to access sigma training for their tutors. It will be held at Cardiff University onContinue Reading