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SUMMARY:sigma Eastern England Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Eastern  England Hub is holding a free new tutor training session on March 2nd  2016 at theUniversity of East London\,  Docklands campus. This free training day is for tutors who work in mathematics and statistics support centers or who otherwise support students to enhance their mathematical skills. \nThe course will be delivered by members of sigma\, based around the sigma guide “Tutoring in a Mathematics Support Centre“. The training is ideal for Post Graduate tutors new to mathematics and statistics support but is open to anyone who wishes to reflect on the ways in which mathematics and statistics support differs from traditional lecturing. \nThis event is being hosted by the sigma Eastern  England hub. We thank UEL for their hospitality. \nTo reserve a place at this FREE event\, please email Dan Brawn dbrawn@essex.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-eastern-england-tutor-training-2/
LOCATION:University of East London\,  Docklands campus
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160219T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
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SUMMARY:deadline sigma Newsletter March 2016 issue
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URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/deadline-sigma-newsletter-march-2016-issue/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20160210T181946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
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SUMMARY:Embedding Maths and Statistics support into Sports and Exercise Science degrees
DESCRIPTION:The sigma North West and North Wales Hub and the Sports and Exercise Science Dept at LJMU are arranging the first sigma event focused on the Sports and Exercise Science community. The event will be held at Liverpool John Moores University on Wednesday 10th February\, starting at 10am.The aims of the day are \n\nTo acquaint the sigma community of the Maths and Stats support needs of Sports and Exercise Science students.\nTo highlight the benefits to Sports and Exercise Science academics how Maths and Stats support can help overcome issues with mathematics and statistics learning in their Sports and Exercise Science degrees.\n\nThere is no charge for attending this event and refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please complete the registration form\, any enquiries can be sent to Ian Jarman (i.h.jarman@ljmu.ac.uk) Dept. of Applied Mathematics\, Liverpool John Moores University\, Byrom Street\, Liverpool\, L3 3AF.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/embedding-maths-and-statistics-support-into-sports-and-exercise-science-degrees/
LOCATION:Liverpool John Moores University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160203T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160203T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
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SUMMARY:Mathematica meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 3rd of February at Essex University\, Colchester there will be a presentation and discussion on the software Mathematica (To be held in PC Lab M\, in Room 4S.2.4 .) \nThe agenda for the day is as follows: \n· 12.00 – 12.30 Arrive. Sandwich lunch \n· 12.30 – 14..30 Presentation by Andrew Pollard of Mathematica \n· 14.30 – 15.00 Coffee\, informal discussion \n· 15.00 – 16.30 Further hands-on practice and sharing experiences of Mathematica. \nThe event is free of charge and anyone interested in Mathematica is encouraged to come along. It will be appropriate for beginners\, and those with more experience will have the opportunity to share experiences of using Mathematica for teaching and maths support. \nContact Dan Brawn dbrawn@essex.ac.uk if you would like to attend. \nFor those working towards HEA Fellowship\, attendance at and engagement with this event\, and reflection on its implications for practice\, could help to provide evidence towards elements of the UK Professional Standards Framework: A5\, K1\, K4
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/mathematica-meeting/
LOCATION:Essex University\, Colchester Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160122T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20160122T181621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
UID:503-1453458600-1453478400@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Beyond mathcentre: electronic resources for maths assessment and support
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis meeting will focus on electronic resources for maths assessment and support beyond the well known mathcentre. The aim of this meeting is for all attendees to leave with new starting points and contacts in their network to assist in exploring the wealth of electronic resources available for use in maths assessment and support. The meeting is suitable for any member of staff or postgraduate tutor involved in mathematics or statistics assessment or support in higher education. \nThere is no charge for attending this event and refreshments and lunch will be provided. For further information about the meeting\, including a full schedule of the day\, and to register your attendance please see: http://www.bath.ac.uk/study/sigma-sw/events/electronic-2016.html \nFor those working towards HEA Fellowship\, attendance at and engagement with this event\, and reflection on its implications for practice\, could help to provide evidence towards elements of the UK Professional Standards Framework: A1\, A4\, A5\, K2\, K3\, K4\, V2\, V3 \nFor further information please contact Emma Cliffe\, mash@bath.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/beyond-mathcentre-electronic-resources-for-maths-assessment-and-support/
LOCATION:Treforest Campus of the University of South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160115T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20160115T181431Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing Students for Numerical Psychometric Tests
DESCRIPTION:The next sigma meeting organised by the South East Hub is taking place on Friday 15th January from 10:30-3pm at the University of Greenwich\, Old Royal Naval College\, London\, SE10.  The focus is on Preparing Students for Numerical Psychometric Tests. \nVenue: Queen Anne Court\, QA063 Greenwich Campus\, University of Greenwich\, Old Royal Naval College\, Park Row\, SE10 9LS \nDirections: http://www2.gre.ac.uk/about/travel/greenwich \nSpeakers: \n\nEle Moreno (University of Greenwich\, Employability and Carers Service) – What are numerical psychometric tests and how can we help students prepare for them?\nEleanor Lingham (Sheffield Hallam) – Resources to help prepare students for these tests\nKate Croucher (FDM Group\, UK’s leading IT graduate employer) – The employers’ perspective\nJanette Matthews (Loughborough University\, sigma) – co-author and presenter of the Loughborough University FutureLearn course ‘Numeracy Skills for Employability and the Workplace’\n\nPlease email Noel-Ann Bradshaw if you would like to register for this event including details of any dietary requirements. \nThe programme is available here.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/preparing-students-for-numerical-psychometric-tests/
LOCATION:Queen Anne Court\, QA063 Greenwich Campus\, University of Greenwich\, Old Royal Naval College\, Park Row\, SE10 9LS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20160114T181257Z
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SUMMARY:sigma Midlands Hub Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Midlands Hub is holding a free new tutor training session on January 14th 2016 at the University of Wolverhampton Walsall campus. This free training day is for tutors who work in mathematics and statistics support centres or who otherwise support students to enhance their mathematical skills. \nThe course will be delivered by members of sigma\, based around the sigma guide “Tutoring in a Mathematics Support Centre“. The training is ideal for Post Graduate tutors new to mathematics and statistics support but is open to anyone who wishes to reflect on the ways in which mathematics and statistics support differs from traditional lecturing. \nThis event is being hosted by the sigma Midlands hub. The program is available here. \nTo reserve a place at this FREE event\, please email Ruth Fairclough r.fairclough@wlv.ac.uk \nFinancial support to assist with travel costs may be available (to delegates from the sigma Midlands hub region only) if tutors would otherwise be unable to attend. Please contact Ruth Fairclough\, r.fairclough@wlv.ac.uk\, sigma Midlands Hub Co-ordinator\, for information.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-midlands-hub-tutor-training/
LOCATION:University of Wolverhampton Walsall campus
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151215T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20151215T181038Z
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SUMMARY:sigma North West & North Wales Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Place: Lancaster University\nDate: Tuesday 15th December 2015\nTime: 10.00  –  16.00 \nA free training day is being held on Tuesday 15th December 2015 for tutors who work in mathematics and statistics support centres or who otherwise support students to enhance their mathematical skills. \nThe course will be delivered by members of sigma\, based around the sigma guide “Tutoring in a Mathematics Support Centre“. The training is ideal for Post Graduate tutors new to mathematics and statistics support but is open to anyone who wishes to reflect on the ways in which mathematics and statistics support differs from traditional lecturing. \nThis event is being hosted by Lancaster University and the sigma North West and North Wales hub. \nTo reserve a place at this FREE event\, please email Emma Jupp  e.jupp@lancaster.ac.uk \nFinancial support to assist with travel costs may be available (to delegates from the sigma NWNW hub region only) if tutors would otherwise be unable to attend. Please contact Ian Jarman i.h.jarman@ljmu.ac.uk\, sigma NWNW Hub Co-ordinator\, for information.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-north-west-north-wales-tutor-training/
LOCATION:Lancaster University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151202T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20151202T180817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
UID:493-1449052200-1449073800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:R Day – Delivery of Statistics Support using R
DESCRIPTION:The popular and free software termed “R” is already well used by academics across various disciplines. The R Day\, to be held at the University of Essex Campus near Colchester\, will focus on how R can be used to provide statistical support to students and academics or to the wider community outside academia. Learning support centres\, which offer excellent Maths support\, often struggle to provide the same level of service in Stats beyond only basic statistical concepts. This sigma R day will explore how to use the R software in a teaching or help desk style scenario for Statistics. \nThe day will be led by three experienced practitioners: \n\nDr Spyros Vrontos (Essex University)\nDr Jim Bull (Swansea University)\nDr Magnus Johnson (Hull University)\n\nParticipants will not be expected to know R although some basic familiarity will be useful. Only elementary statistical knowledge will be assumed. It is envisaged that this sigma R day will be the first of a trio with Jim and Magnus hosting the other two at Swansea and Hull\, thus neatly covering much of England and Wales. \nThe meeting will be particularly helpful for those just starting in a Stats support service\, for example through the sigma funding initiative\, but more experienced practitioners will also find it interesting and an opportunity to network with others. \nThe event will be attended by David Bowers\, Chair of the sigma network\, who will give an update on the sigma network. \nFree event with a sandwich buffet provided. To book a place\, or for further information\, please contact: Dan Brawn\, sigma Eastern England Hub Assistant Co-ordinator: dbrawn@essex.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/r-day-delivery-of-statistics-support-using-r/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151113T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20151113T180626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082225Z
UID:491-1447434000-1447434000@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Deadline for contributions to the sigma Newsletter (December issue)
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URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/deadline-for-contributions-to-the-sigma-newsletter-december-issue/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151030T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151030T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20151030T180517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082225Z
UID:489-1446163200-1446249599@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma Midlands Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands hub will be running a free sigma Network Tutor Training event for mathematics and statistics support centres in the hub\, and nearby regions\, who wish to access sigma training for their tutors. It will be held at Wolverhampton University\, Walsall campus on Friday 30th October\, lunch and light refreshments will be provided. The training will be delivered by members of sigma and is based around the sigma guide. \nThis event has been postponed until early 2016.  \nFurther information and reserving places\nTutors and staff attending should email r.fairclough@wlv.ac.uk to register and to find out more information. \nWho might attend? \n\nNew postgraduate tutors\nStaff tutors new to providing mathematics and statistics centre support\nCentre staff who wish to learn more about how the training is delivered so as to inform local delivery or to help with delivery in the hub in the future. This training is not suitable for undergraduate students who work for centres but staff training these tutors are very welcome.\n\nIf you have any questions then get in touch! (r.fairclough@wlv.ac.uk)
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-midlands-tutor-training-2/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20151028T180409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082225Z
UID:487-1446030000-1446048000@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma NW & NW tutor training
DESCRIPTION:Place: Liverpool John Moores University\nDate: Wednesday 28th October 2015\nTime: 11.00  –  16.00 \nA free training day is being held on 28th October 2015 for tutors who work in mathematics and statistics support centres or who otherwise support students to enhance their mathematical skills. \nThe course will be delivered by members of sigma\, based around the sigma guide “Tutoring in a Mathematics Support Centre“. The training is ideal for Post Graduate tutors new to mathematics and statistics support but is open to anyone who wishes to reflect on the ways in which mathematics and statistics support differs from traditional lecturing. \nThis event is being hosted by the sigma North West and North Wales hub. \nTo reserve a place at this FREE event\, please email Ian Jarman i.h.jarman@ljmu.ac.uk \nFinancial support to assist with travel costs may be available (to delegates from the sigma NWNW hub region only) if tutors would otherwise be unable to attend. Please contact Ian Jarman i.h.jarman@ljmu.ac.uk\, sigma NWNW Hub Co-ordinator\, for information.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-nw-nw-tutor-training/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151016T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20151016T180121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082225Z
UID:485-1444996800-1445013000@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma NE & Y Tutor training event
DESCRIPTION:The sigma North East and Yorkshire hub are hosting a tutor training event which is free and for mathematics and statistics support centres in the hub\, and nearby regions\, who wish to access sigma training for their tutors. It will be held at Leeds University on Friday 16th October and includes lunch and light refreshments. The training will be delivered by members of sigma and is based around the sigma guide and is suitable for: \n\nNew postgraduate tutors\nStaff tutors new to providing mathematics and statistics centre support\nStaff who wish to learn more about how the training is delivered so as to inform local delivery or to help with delivery in the hub in the future.\n\nsigma Tutor Training Event\nFriday 16th October 2015\, 12-4:30pm \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nThe University of Leeds\, Footsteps Room\, Laidlaw Library\, Leeds LS2 9JT \nRegister here: http://neytutortraining2015.eventbrite.co.uk \nIf you have any questions and/or require further information please email Vijay Teeluck V.Teeluck@leeds.ac.uk or Chetna Patel chetna.patel@SHEFFIELD.AC.UK.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-ne-y-tutor-training-event/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151002T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20151002T175924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082225Z
UID:482-1443781800-1443799800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma SW & SW Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Place: Cardiff University\nDate: Friday 2nd October 2015\nStart time: 10:30        End Time: 15:30 \nThis 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 on Friday 2nd October\, lunch and light refreshments will be provided. \nThe training will be delivered by members of sigma and is based around the sigma guide. For those working towards HEA Fellowship\, attendance at and engagement with this event\, and reflection on its implications for practice\, could help to provide evidence towards elements of the UK Professional Standards Framework. \nFurther information\, contacts and forms at http://www.bath.ac.uk/study/sigma-sw/events/training-2015.html \nMathematics and statistics support centres in the SW&SW hub region should estimate likely attendance from their centre as soon as possible using the estimation form and tutors attending should then each register. Both forms are available at the above link.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-sw-sw-tutor-training/
LOCATION:Cardiff University
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150907T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150907T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150907T175233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:477-1441622700-1441639800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma SE Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:The South East hub will be running a free sigma Network Tutor Training event for mathematics and statistics support centres in the hub\, and nearby regions\, who wish to access sigma training for their tutors. It will be held at Kings College\, London on Monday 7th September\, and lunch and light refreshments will be provided. The training will be delivered by members of sigma and is based around the sigma guide. \nThe event will take place in room K0.18 in the King’s building\, at the KCL Strand Campus. \nDirections:  http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/campuses/strand/Strand.aspx \n  \nFurther information and reserving places \nFurther information including room and directions\, will be available shortly and a programme can be found by clicking on the following link:  Draft Programme -sept 2015. \nTo book a place please email Noel-Ann Bradshaw (n.bradshaw@gre.ac.uk) with names and dietary requirements (if applicable) of those wanting to attend from your institution. \nWho might attend? \n\nNew postgraduate tutors\nStaff tutors new to providing mathematics and statistics centre support\nCentre staff who wish to learn more about how the training is delivered so as to inform local delivery or to help with delivery in the hub in the future.\n\nThis training is not suitable for undergraduate students who work for centres but staff training these tutors are very welcome.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-se-tutor-training-2/
LOCATION:Kings College\, London
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150819T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150819T174916Z
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UID:475-1440003600-1440003600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:2015/16 sigma student intern project funding call closes
DESCRIPTION:sigma is pleased to offer funding for the delivery of 6 student internship projects over the academic year of 2015/16.  Previously these have been offered as summer internships\, however\, due to the timing of the end of current project funding\, this final year’s intern project funding is being offered for “in-year” projects. \nOn offer are 6 grants of £2000 for student projects that will run for the equivalent of about 6 weeks full time work (about 220 hours) over the 2015/16 academic year. How the length of the project is constructed is up to the Proposer but this should be clearly outlined in the funding proposal. For example\, the project could be constructed to run over a complete term or academic year. The projects will need to be completed and the final report submitted by the end of May 2016. \nThe grants can only be awarded if the hosting institutions match the funding to provide a second concurrent internship. Our previous experience has shown the real benefit of student interns having a fellow student to work with\, even if their projects are separate. These projects are to be undertaken by undergraduate students and there is an expectation that their findings will be presented by the applicant and/or their students at the 2016 CETL-MSOR Conference\, which is being hosted by Loughborough University. \nKey Dates \n\nCall for proposals                            Monday 29th June 2015\nClosing date for proposals              Wednesday 19 August 2015\nSuccessful proposals announced   Tuesday 1st September 2015\n\n  \nPlease see the attached guidance notes and application form. These are also available at the www.sigma-network.ac.uk website. Please contact Moira Petrie if you have any queries.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/2015-16-sigma-student-intern-project-funding-call-closes/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150814T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150814T174737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:473-1439571600-1439571600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma Newsletter contributions deadline
DESCRIPTION:Contributions for the September issue of the sigma Newsletter are due today.  Please contact Janette Matthews.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-newsletter-contributions-deadline-4/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150707T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150707T174549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:471-1436265000-1436284800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma-sw regional hub meeting: Statistics for non-statisticians
DESCRIPTION:The sigma South West & South Wales is hosting a meeting on ‘Statistics for non-statisticians‘ at the University of Bath on Tuesday 7th July 2015. \nThose with a strong quantitative background are often approached to give advice on statistical problems\, even though they may have no formal training in statistics. This workshop aims to provide non-statisticians with a guide to commonly encountered statistical concepts and their applications. \nThere is no charge for attending this event and refreshments and lunch will be provided. For further information about the meeting\, including a full schedule of the day\, and to register your attendance please see: http://www.bath.ac.uk/study/sigma-sw/events/stats-2015.html
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-sw-regional-hub-meeting-statistics-for-non-statisticians/
LOCATION:University of Bath
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150707T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150707T174406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:469-1436261400-1436284800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Advanced Techniques in Numbas
DESCRIPTION:sigma\, in conjunction with Newcastle University and the North West and North Wales Hub\, is pleased to offer a two day Numbas workshop.  Free and open source\, Numbas allows the authoring of questions which include randomised content throughout and LaTeX rendering of mathematical notation. Tests provide instant feedback to the student\, including rendering of the student’s answers in mathematical notation while they type\, and a practice mode which lets students regenerate randomised questions for further practice without starting a new session. \nThis free event will be held at Loughborough University on 6th and 7th July 2015 and delegates can attend on one or both days\, as required. \nDay 1: An Introduction to Numbas \nThe day will provide an introduction to using Numbas\, from logging on to the www.mathcentre.ac.uk editor\, through selecting questions to make a test\, to eventually writing your own questions. \nDay 2: Advanced techniques in Numbas \nThe day will allow help with specific queries as well as demonstrating more advanced techniques. The focus of the day will be to allow delegates to work on their own Numbas projects\, with help available from the Numbas team. It will include a session on good question-writing practice as well as a session on enabling collaboration using Numbas (database organisation\, managing versions and changes\, documentation) and trying out collaboration techniques (review each other’s questions\, tag existing questions\, triage existing questions into “ready to use” and “has problems”/”doesn’t work”). \nThe registration form for this event can be found at: https://lboro.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/numbas-workshop .  Registration closes on 26th  June 2015. \nIf you are planning on attending both days\, please note that we are unable to provide free accommodation for this event but can signpost options for you so if you require accommodation\, please contact Moira Petrie (m.g.petrie@lboro.ac.uk).
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/advanced-techniques-in-numbas/
LOCATION:Loughborough University
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150706T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150706T174215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:466-1436175000-1436198400@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Numbas
DESCRIPTION:sigma\, in conjunction with Newcastle University and the North West and North Wales Hub\, is pleased to offer a two day Numbas workshop.  Free and open source\, Numbas allows the authoring of questions which include randomised content throughout and LaTeX rendering of mathematical notation. Tests provide instant feedback to the student\, including rendering of the student’s answers in mathematical notation while they type\, and a practice mode which lets students regenerate randomised questions for further practice without starting a new session. \nThis free event will be held at Loughborough University on 6th and 7th July 2015 and delegates can attend on one or both days\, as required. \nDay 1: An Introduction to Numbas \nThe day will provide an introduction to using Numbas\, from logging on to the www.mathcentre.ac.uk editor\, through selecting questions to make a test\, to eventually writing your own questions. \nDay 2: Advanced techniques in Numbas \nThe day will allow help with specific queries as well as demonstrating more advanced techniques. The focus of the day will be to allow delegates to work on their own Numbas projects\, with help available from the Numbas team. It will include a session on good question-writing practice as well as a session on enabling collaboration using Numbas (database organisation\, managing versions and changes\, documentation) and trying out collaboration techniques (review each other’s questions\, tag existing questions\, triage existing questions into “ready to use” and “has problems”/”doesn’t work”). \nThe registration form for this event can be found at: https://lboro.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/numbas-workshop .  Registration closes on 26th  June 2015. \nIf you are planning on attending both days\, please note that we are unable to provide free accommodation for this event but can signpost options for you so if you require accommodation\, please contact Moira Petrie (m.g.petrie@lboro.ac.uk).
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/an-introduction-to-numbas/
LOCATION:Loughborough University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150630T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150630T161910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:464-1435683600-1435683600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Closing date for Expressions of Interest for Pocket Guide to Mathematical Resources for Support Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Feedback from members of the community has resulted in this call for expressions of interest in working with us to produce a “Pocket Guide to Mathematical Resources for Support Tutors”. The purpose of The Guide will be to give tutors working in mathematics and statistics support quick access to a comprehensive collection of resources that will enhance : \n\ntheir tutoring role and\ntheir students’ learning\n\nClick here for details of this call.  If you have any queries\, please contact Dr Trevor Hawkes (aa5864@coventry.ac.uk) or on 07557 425036 in the first instance. \nDeadline for expressions of interest: 30 June 2015
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/closing-date-for-expressions-of-interest-for-pocket-guide-to-mathematical-resources-for-support-tutors/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150625T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150625T161806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:462-1435235400-1435249800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma North West and North Wales Hub Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The sigma North West and North Wales Hub is holding a Mathematics and Statistics Support Networking Event at Liverpool John Moores University on Thursday 25th June 2015\, starting at 12:30pm.\n\nThis event is aimed at those who would like to network with other Mathematics and Statistics support practitioners\, share good practice and discuss common issues. This is an ideal opportunity for Institutions to meet up and share experiences and advice.\n\nGuest speakers include:\n\nProfessor Peter Byers – Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Liverpool John Moores University\nMichael Grove – Director of the STEM Education Centre at the University of Birmingham\nProfessor Tony Croft – Professor of Mathematics Education at Loughborough University and a sigma Director\nDr Alun Owen – Institute of Science and the Environment\, University of Worcester\nDr Mark Taylor – Senior Lecturer in Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University\n\n\nThis will be a very informal event\, and include lunch and refreshments. \nFor the agenda and further details click here. \n\n\nFurther details to follow closer to the event.  If you would like to attend\, please book by emailing Andrew Fox at a.j.fox@ljmu.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-north-west-and-north-wales-hub-networking-event/
LOCATION:Liverpool John Moores University
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150624T161610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:460-1435140000-1435161600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma North East and Yorkshire Hub event
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-north-east-and-yorkshire-hub-event/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150615T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150615T161345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:456-1434362400-1434384000@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting the mathematics needs of pharmacy students
DESCRIPTION:The sigma South East Hub is hosting ‘Meeting the mathematics needs of pharmacy students’ on Monday 15 June\, from  10:30am-3:30pm at Kings College\, London in Room 1.11 in the Franklin-Wilkins Building (Waterloo Campus) \nDirections:  http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/campuses/waterloo/Waterloo.aspx \nThere will be talks from the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.  The aims of the day are: \n\nTo acquaint the maths support community with the needs of pharmacy students\nProvide an opportunity for pharmacy academics to understand how the maths support community can help overcome issues with mathematics learning in pharmacy degrees\n\nThis meeting will be very similar to the one run at Liverpool John Moores last November in order to give those who couldn’t attend a further opportunity. \nThere is no charge for attending this event and refreshments and lunch will be provided.  To register please email Noel-Ann Bradshaw (n.bradshaw@gre.ac.uk) letting her know of any dietary requirements. \nFor the full programme\, click here.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/meeting-the-mathematics-needs-of-pharmacy-students/
LOCATION:Kings College\, London
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150605T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150605T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:454-1433523600-1433523600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Closing date: sigma Outstanding Contribution 2015 Prize nominations
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Network for Excellence in Mathematics and Statistics Support will award up to three prizes for outstanding contributions to mathematics and statistics support in Higher Education during the current academic year 2014/15. \n\nThe sigma Prize for Outstanding Contributor 2015: £500 to an individual employed in a higher education institution (UK) who has made a sustained contribution to mathematics and/or statistics support.\n\n\nThe sigma Mathematics or Statistics Support Research Paper of the Year 2015: £250 to an author (or authors) of a single outstanding paper that impacts directly or indirectly on support for mathematics and/or statistics in higher education.\n\n\nThe sigma Student of the Year 2015: £250 to an undergraduate or postgraduate at a higher education institution (UK) who has made a significant difference to any aspect of mathematics/statistics support.\n\nFull details of the criteria for each category and the nomination process can be found in the guidance notes (links below). \nIn addition to the monetary award\, each recipient will receive a Certificate of Award and one free place at the CETL-MSOR Conference 2015 (Note: only one free place available for the Paper of the Year award).  Recipients will be expected to cover their own travel expenses. The prizes will be formally awarded at the Conference Dinner on the evening of Tuesday 8th September 2015. \nKey dates \n\nCall for nominations : Tuesday 28th April 2015\nClosing date for nominations: Friday 5th June 2015\nAnnouncement of prize winners : Thursday 25th June 2015\nPrize giving ceremony : Tuesday 8th September 2015\n\nIf you have any queries\, please contact me at m.g.petrie@lboro.ac.uk. \nGuidance notes and nomination forms \n\nGuidance notes\nsigma Prize for Outstanding Contributor 2015 nomination form (Word document)\nsigma Mathematics or Statistics Support Research Paper of the Year 2015 nomination form (Word document)\nsigma Student of the Year 2015 nomination form (Word document)
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/closing-date-sigma-outstanding-contribution-2015-prize-nominations/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150604T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150604T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150604T161032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:452-1433409300-1433412900@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma Hub Co-ordinators online meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-hub-co-ordinators-online-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150527T160453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082226Z
UID:445-1432720800-1432742400@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Evaluating your provision
DESCRIPTION:Students are the primary stakeholders in our mathematics support activities. Improving their university experience and their understanding of the mathematics and statistics they need for success in their courses is an important objective for all those who work in support centres. So gathering feedback from the students who use mathematics support is an ongoing and important element of a centre’s work. In addition\, there is a continued need to demonstrate impact – measurability – to justify funding. \nsigma\, in conjunction with Maynooth University\, is pleased to offer a free one day workshop on the gathering feedback on and evaluation of mathematics and statistics support provision.  This workshop will build on the “Gathering student feedback on mathematics and statistics support provision: a guide for those running mathematics support centres” (2012) publication\, which can be found here: http://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Evaluation-Report-web-version.pdf . \nLocation:        Room SMB103\, Stewart Mason Building\, Loughborough University\, LE11 3TU \nThe registration form for this event can be found at : https://lboro.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/evaluation-and-feedback-workshop.  Further information regarding this event will be provided shortly.  The following reports will be of interest to those wishing to attend: \n\nhttp://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Evaluation-Report-web-version.pdf\nhttp://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Evaluation-of-MSC-final.pdf\nhttp://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/uploaded/evalmaths-l-centrelimerickcarrollgillpdf.pdf\nhttp://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/uploaded/alm14olivia.pdf
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/evaluating-your-provision/
LOCATION:Room SMB103\, Stewart Mason Building Loughborough University \, LE11 3TU + Google Map
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150519T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150519T160226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082503Z
UID:443-1432022400-1432054800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma Advisory Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-advisory-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150515T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150515T160114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082503Z
UID:439-1431685800-1431705600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma Network One Day Event on GeoGebra and ICT for Mathematics Support
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern sigma Hub is planning to run a free Workshop on GeoGebra and ICT for Mathematics Support \, on 15 May at Essex University\, Colchester Campus from 10:30 to 16:00. \nThis one day event on ICT in the support of mathematics at University will focus on the free software GeoGebra (https://www.geogebra.org/) and how it can be used to support teaching and learning of mathematics and statics. This event is ideal for people who have not used GeoGebra before but will also be of interest to more experienced users. The day will close with time for people to practice their new GeoGebra skills along with a discussion of the implications and use of ICT in the support of mathematics and statistics at university. If you would like to prove a short talk in this last session\, please let event organiser Abdel Salhi as@essex.ac.uk  know. \nThe GeoGebra sessions will be run by Tom Button from MEI (http://www.mei.org.uk/consultancyTB). \nThe programme for the day is as follows: \n1030: Arrivals + refreshments\n1100: Introduction to GeoGebra\n1230: Lunch\n1300: Further GeoGebra hands-on practice\n1430: Discussion of ICT in undergraduate Maths Support\n1600: Close \nFor those working towards HEA Fellowship\, attendance at and engagement with this event\, and reflection on its implications for practice\, could help to provide evidence towards elements of the UK Professional Standards Framework: A1\, A4\, A5\, K1\, K2\, K3\, K4\, V2\, V3. \nPlease contact Abdel Salhi or Dan Brawn for further information and to book your place.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-network-one-day-event-on-geogebra-and-ict-for-mathematics-support/
LOCATION:Essex University\, Colchester Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150515T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150515T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T214811
CREATED:20150515T155929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082503Z
UID:437-1431648000-1431734399@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma Newsletter contributions deadline
DESCRIPTION:Contributions for the June issue of the sigma Newsletter are due today.  Please contact Janette Matthews.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-newsletter-contributions-deadline-3/
LOCATION:Scotland
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