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SUMMARY:Statistics Resource in a Day
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URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/statistics-resource-in-a-day/
LOCATION:Birmingham City University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170412T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170412T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
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SUMMARY:Dyscalculia\, Numeracy and Maths Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Keynote speakers: ·\nProfessor David Sheffield: Brief Interventions for maths anxiety\nPeter Jarrett: The assessment of dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties \nThere will also be a range of parallel workshop sessions and some case studies:\n    Maths and statistics anxiety in higher education\n    Strength and Knowledge: developing self-realisation and perceived limit breakthroughs in mathematics students\n    Practical Strategies to Support Students with Dyscalculia/Maths Learning Difficulties in Higher Education\n    From Engineering to Fine Art: supporting dyscalculic students\n    Dyscalculia in the Workplace\n\nCost: £160\, Credit card only\nAll rooms have disabled access and disabled car parking is available\nFurther details and booking http://store.lboro.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&deptid=267&catid=118&prodid=395
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/dyscalculia-numeracy-and-maths-anxiety/
LOCATION:Loughborough University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170313T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170313T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
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SUMMARY:Maths and statistics support in the age of “big data”
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Network and the University of Essex invite you to a FREE event to explore how HE maths support provision can respond to the demands of “big data”. Increasingly it is not just STEM students who need mathematical skills – the quantification of the humanities and social sciences requires students in those areas also to be able to deal confidently with data and statistics. \nThe event will be introduced by two speakers with considerable experience in this field. Participants will then share their own experiences of how they are supporting students in their quantitative skills. All participants should go away with new insights\, ideas and action plans for enhancing their own maths and statistics support provision. \nClick here for full details and how to reserve a place.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/maths-and-statistics-support-in-the-age-of-big-data/
LOCATION:Essex University\, Colchester Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170126T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20170126T184803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
UID:559-1485428400-1485444600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Using Latex
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Maths Support network is organising a workshop on using Latex for writing documents on Thursday the 26th of January 2017\, at the University of Glasgow. The workshop is aimed at people with little or no experience with LaTeX. \nThe workshop will run from 11:00 to 15:00 and lunch will be providing. We are asking participants to bring their own device with a LaTeX editor installed prior to attending the event. \nIf you would like to attend the workshop\, please register before Friday the 13th of January using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scottish-maths-support-network-workshop-writing-documents-with-latex-tickets-30114935583. \nFeel free to forward the invitation to any interested party in your institution. An agenda and travel information will be sent out nearer the time.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/using-latex/
LOCATION:University of Glasgow
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170112T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20170112T184656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
UID:557-1484213400-1484238600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Learning support in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Learning support in STEM: Learning differences and teaching innovations conference \nThursday 12th January 2017\, University of Sheffield \nThis one-day conference at The University of Sheffield brings together academics\, practitioners\, and students to discuss STEM innovations and learning support in higher education. This promises to be an exciting\, cross-disciplinary event which will consider some of the issues surrounding STEM support and address how academic staff and practitioners can support students to reach their academic potential.  Delegates will learn about the impact of a range of learning difficulties and how to improve their teaching practice to make it more inclusive as well as innovative methods for teaching and supporting STEM students. \nFull details are available on this leaflet.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/learning-support-in-stem/
LOCATION:University of Sheffield
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170105T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20170105T184546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
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SUMMARY:Training workshop for new maths & stats support tutors
DESCRIPTION:This free one-day training workshop will be of interest to new maths support tutors and PGRs employed to provide maths and statistics help. Tutors not so new are welcome as well and their sharing of experience would be a valuable contribution to the day. \nTo reserve a place on this FREE workshop please book here alternatively email chetna.patel@dmu.ac.uk  with your Full name\, Institute\, contact details and any special requirements by the 4th Jan 2017\, 1pm. \nDownload full details here
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/training-workshop-for-new-maths-stats-support-tutors/
LOCATION:De Montfort University
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161116T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161116T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20161116T184439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
UID:552-1479299400-1479314700@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Maths Support through Embedded Classes
DESCRIPTION:If you are involved in the provision of mathematics and/or statistics support in Higher Education\, this event will give you the opportunity to share your experience with colleagues from other HE institutions. The event will mainly emphasise support delivered through embedded classes.  The aim is to share best practices\, to enable participants to network and to develop “action plans” for the provision of maths support in your institution\, possibly through an embedded approach.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/maths-support-through-embedded-classes/
LOCATION:London South Bank University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161107T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20161107T184318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
UID:550-1478512800-1478530800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Training for new maths support tutors
DESCRIPTION:Training for new maths support tutors – 7th November 2016 | sigma Mathematics and Statistics Support Network \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe sigma Network is offering a FREE one-day training event for new maths support tutors on Monday 7th November 2016 at Lancaster University Management School. \nThis training is based on a well-established package developed by sigma and successfully delivered many times in recent years. The indicative content of the day will be: \n10.00   Arrive. Coffee.\n10.30   Introductions. Aims of the day.\n11.00   Maths support – what is it\, why do we need it \, how does it differ from traditional teaching?\n11.45   Problem solving sessions. Role play.\n12.30   Principles of maths support – dos and don’ts\n13.00   Lunch\n13.30   The special case of statistics support\n14.00   Dealing with challenging situations.\n14.30   Resources available for maths support centres\n15.00   Close. Informal networking \nTo reserve a place on this FREE course\, please send an email with your full name\, institution\, contact details and any special requirements to Rebecca Beaumont\, Student Learning Adviser\, Lancaster University r.beaumont1@lancaster.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/training-for-new-maths-support-tutors/
LOCATION:Lancaster University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20161011T184152Z
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SUMMARY:Training day for new maths support tutors
DESCRIPTION:Will your maths support centre be employing new tutors this year? For example\, postgrad students or existing lecturers who are new to the practice of maths support in HE? \nThe sigma Network is offering a FREE one-day training event for new maths support tutors on Tuesday 11th October 2016\, at King’s College London. \nThis training is based on a well-established package developed by sigma and successfully delivered many times in recent years. The indicative content of the day will be: \n10.00   Arrive. Coffee. 1\n0.30   Introductions. Aims of the day.\n11.00   Maths support – what is it\, why do we need it \, how does it differ from traditional teaching?\n11.45   Problem solving sessions. Role play.\n12.30   Principles of maths support – dos and don’ts\n13.00   Lunch\n13.30   The special case of statistics support\n14.00   Dealing with challenging situations.\n15.00   Resources available for maths support centres\n15.30   Q & A. Coffee and networking \nTo reserve a place on this FREE course\, please send an email with your full name\, institution\, contact details and any special requirements to Shahzeena Ahmad\, Head of Study Skills\, King’s College London shahzeena.ahmad@kcl.ac.uk by 4th October. Joining instructions will then be sent out.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/training-day-for-new-maths-support-tutors/
LOCATION:Kings College\, London
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161006T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20161006T184033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
UID:545-1475749800-1475767800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting postgraduates who tutor in maths support centres
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Network in South West England and South Wales is offering a FREE training day for people new to tutoring in maths support centres\, on Thursday 6th October 2016 at Cardiff University. \nWhile aimed primarily at postgrad students\, who are often deployed as maths support tutors\, the day is equally relevant for anyone who is starting out in a mathematics or statistics support role in higher education. \nThis training is based on a well-established package developed by sigma and successfully delivered many times in recent years.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/supporting-postgraduates-who-tutor-in-maths-support-centres/
LOCATION:Cardiff University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160906T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160906T053854Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice is hereby given of the inaugural Annual General Meeting of the sigma Network. \nDate: Tuesday 6th September 2016\, at 16.30\nPlace: Loughborough University (within the programme of the CETL-MSOR Conference) \nThis inaugural AGM will confirm the future role of the sigma Network as a professional association for those involved with mathematics and statistics support in Higher Education\, as a direct continuation of sigma’s work as a funded project in recent years. All attendees of CETL-MSOR\, and all members of the sigma-network Jiscmail list\, are invited to attend the AGM and support the proposals for the future development of the sigma Network. \nAGENDA \n1) Chair’s Report\n2) Ratification and adoption of the Constitution\n3) Ratification of membership of the Steering Group for 2016/17\n4) Any Other Business (to be submitted to chair@sigma-network.ac.uk by 2nd September 2016)
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Loughborough University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160905T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160905T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160905T183604Z
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SUMMARY:Enhance your maths and statistics support – 5th September 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Maths Learning Centre at De Montfort University is hosting a one-day staff development event for new and experienced mathematics and statistics support tutors on Monday 5th September 2016. \nThe course focuses on some perennial topics faced by maths support staff\, and includes presentations from established and experienced members of the sigma Network :\n(a) Supporting students with their statistics projects (including choice of hypotheses tests\, using SPSS)\n(b) Helping to prepare students for numerical reasoning tests\n(c) The particular support needs of nursing students (drug dose calculations\, etc) \nThe event is free to attend for members of the sigma Network. Further details click here..
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/enhance-your-maths-and-statistics-support-5th-september-2016/
LOCATION:De Montfort University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160712T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160712T183439Z
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SUMMARY:Mathematical literacy\, sigma SW&SW – 12th July
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe meeting is suitable for any member of staff or postgraduate tutor involved in mathematics or statistics teaching 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/literacy-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\, A2\, A3\, A4\, A5\, K2\, K3\, K4\, V3 \nFor further information please contact Emma Cliffe\, mash@bath.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/mathematical-literacy-sigma-swsw-12th-july/
LOCATION:University of Exeter
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160711T183257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
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SUMMARY:Location\, Location\, Location! – sigma Midlands meeting 11 July 2016
DESCRIPTION:The next sigma Midlands meeting ‘Location\, Location\, Location‘ will be held at the Telford campus of the University of Wolverhampton on Monday 11th July 2016. The meeting is suitable for any member of staff or postgraduate tutor involved in mathematics or statistics teaching or support in higher education. \nConfirmed speakers include David Bowers from sigma\, who will be considering the administrative location of a maths support centre\, whether that be within academic services\, library or a maths academic department and Ian Jarman from LJMU\, who reported a huge increase in visits by physically moving the maths support centre. \nIndicative Schedule for the meeting is: \n12 – 1pm                     Registration and Lunch \n1 – 1:45pm                  Maths Support – Library or Academic Department service \n1:45pm – 2:30pm        Best placed to exploit student footfall \n2:30pm – 3pm             Coffee Break \n3pm – 3:45pm             Moving a maths support centre – where to? \n3:45pm – 4:30pm        Networking and close. \nThere is no charge for attending this event and refreshments and lunch will be provided. Email Ruth Fairclough\, r.fairclough@wlv.ac.uk to confirm your booking and please indicate if you have any special dietary requirements. \nThere is plenty of free parking at Telford campus\, and it is a 2 minute taxi ride from Telford Central train station. Please see http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/contacts-and-maps/all-maps-and-directions/map-and-directions-for-telford-innovation-campus/ to help plan your trip to us. \nKind regards\, Ruth Fairclough \nsigma Midlands Coordinator
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/location-location-location-sigma-midlands-meeting-11-july-2016/
LOCATION:Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160630T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160630T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160630T183140Z
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SUMMARY:Technology Enhanced Learning – 30th June 2016
DESCRIPTION:The next sigma meeting organised by the North East & Yorkshire Hub is taking place on THURSDAY 30th JUNE 2016 from 10:30-3:30pm at the University of Newcastle.  The focus is on Technology Enhanced Learning. \nThis one day event will concentrate on getting started with various software/systems to facilitate and enhance teaching and learning of maths in Higher Education. The day will start with an introduction to maths support at Newcastle University by the host David McGeeney\, followed by some interactive workshops introducing participants to the software and demonstrating how they can be used to support the learning of mathematics and statistics.  The workshops will be ideal for people who have not used the software before. \nLocation: School of Mathematics & Statistics \nHerschel Building (3rd floor)\nNewcastle University\nNewcastle upon Tyne\nNE1 7RU \n  \nProgramme: \n10.30-11am Welcome and coffee \n11-11.30 Maths Support at Newcastle University (David McGeeney) \n11.30-12.15 Geogebra activity (Vijay Teeluck) \n12.15 – 12.45 Sumaze the App (Trevor Hawkes/Vijay Teeluck) \n12.45 – 1.30 pm lunch \n1.30 – 3.30 Christian Lawson-Perfect  – Numbas workshop \n3.30 end \n  \nFor more information on the event\, email one of the North East hub coordinators V.Teeluck@shu.ac.ukor ellen.marshall@sheffield.ac.uk \nFor more information on Newcastle University\, please email the host David.McGeeney@newcastle.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/technology-enhanced-learning-30th-june-2016/
LOCATION:School of Mathematics & Statistics  Herschel Building (3rd floor) Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160601T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160601T183000Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Different Models of Maths Support within HE; Combatting Maths Anxiety – 1st June 2016
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Metropolitan Q-Step Centre and SIGMA North West are hosting the first joint SIGMA-Q-Step event exploring different models of mathematics and statistics support.   The event will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University on Wednesday 1st June. The aims of the day are: \n\nExplore student attitudes to numbers as barriers to learning\nShowcase different models of maths support within the HE sector\nShare good practice in maths support within the HE sector\nExamine what works in relation to supporting students with Maths anxiety\n\nVENUE: Manchester Metropolitan University\, Room tbc. \nDirections: http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/travel/manchester/ \nThere is no charge for attending this event and refreshments and lunch will be provided. To book please complete the register at Eventbrite\, 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 or Natalie Simpson (N.Simpson@mmu.ac.uk) Q-step\, Manchester Metropolitan University. \nProgramme\n09.30 – 10.00 Registration and Refreshments \n10.00 – 10.15 Welcome \n10.15 – 10.45 Professor Julie Scott Jones. Director\, Manchester Metropolitan University Q-Step Centre \nWhy supporting university students with numeracy is important \n10.45 – 11.00 Sue Johnston-Wilder\, University of Warwick \nBuilding Maths Resilience; lessons from the school sector \n11.00 – 11.15 Refreshments \n11.15 – 11.45 Tony Croft. Prof of  Mathematics Education Centre\, Loughborough University. Sigma Director \nThe role of the MOOC in overcoming maths anxiety – lessons learned from five presentations of the Future Learn course ‘Getting a Grip on Mathematical Symbolism’. \n11.45 – 12.15 Q&A (Twitter) \n12.15 – 1.15 Lunch. \n1.15 – 1.45 Michael Grove\, Director – STEM education centre\, School of Mathematics\, University of Birmingham \nMaking Mathematics Support Work For You – models and methodologies for mathematics and statistics support \n1.45 – 2.30 MASH\, University of Bath (Cheryl Voake-Jones) \nHow we approach maths support. \n2.30 – 2.45 Refreshments \n2.45 – 3.30 The Numeracy Project\, Manchester Metropolitan University (Natalie Simpson & Simon Massey) \nHow we approach maths support. \n3.30 – 4.00 Discussion \n4.00 Thank you
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/exploring-different-models-of-maths-support-within-he-combatting-maths-anxiety-1st-june-2016/
LOCATION:Manchester Metropolitan University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160511T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160511T182828Z
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UID:523-1462964400-1462978800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to Use Social Media to Reach Your Students workshop: Manchester Metropolitan University 11 May 2016
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URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/how-to-use-social-media-to-reach-your-students-workshop-manchester-metropolitan-university-11-may-2016/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160510T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160510T182725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
UID:521-1462878000-1462892400@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to Use Social Media to Reach Your Students workshop: University of Greenwich 10 May 2016
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/how-to-use-social-media-to-reach-your-students-workshop-university-of-greenwich-10-may-2016/
LOCATION:Scotland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160425T182619Z
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SUMMARY:Promoting and Evaluating your Maths Support Service
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Eastern England Hub is hosting a free networking event – ‘Promoting and Evaluating your Maths Support Service’ at the Silberrad Student Centre\, University of Essex on Monday 25th April 2016 starting at 12:00. \nIf you are involved in the provision of mathematics and statistics support in higher education\, this event will give you the opportunity to share your experiences on the promotion and evaluation of your service. Our aim is to inspire you and ensure that you leave with an “action plan” for the development of maths support in your institution. \n12:00 Lunch and Welcome – Prof Abdel Salhi\, sigma Eastern England Hub co-ordinator \n12:30 Show and Tell: How do you promote and evaluate your service? \nEach attendee will have a few minutes to show and tell about the promotion and evaluation practice in institution. We will focus on: \n– The variety of promotional material and tools used \n– Collaboration with departments\, students union or other support services \n– Key performance indicators in evaluation  \n– Use of quantitative data and qualitative feedback  \n– Challenges in collecting meaningful student feedback \n14:00 Tour of the Silberrad Student Centre \n14:30 Coffee break \n14:45 Exchange: What would you include in your action plan? \nBased on the earlier show and tell session\, locate a group of people to follow up with\, exchange knowledge and experiences \n15:45 Closing Summary – David Bowers\, Chair of the sigma Network \nThis is a free event including lunch and refreshments  \nAttendees will have the opportunity to tour the University of Essex new Silberrad Student Centre (SSC). The SSC opened in August 2015 and is the focal point for all student services\, including registration\, finance\, accommodation\, SU Media\, IT services\, Student Support and our Talent Development Centre. In addition there is a learning hub and reading room\, as well as a magnificent Board Room – Lakeview Room where our meeting will take place. To register for this event or for further information\, please contact: Hansa Bissoondeeal hobiss@essex.ac.uk \nFor those working towards HEA Fellowship\, attendance at and engagement with this event\, and reflection on its implication for practice\, could help to provide evidence towards elements of the UK Professional Standards Framework: A1\, A5\, K5\, K6\, V2\, V3.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/promoting-and-evaluating-your-maths-support-service/
LOCATION:University of Essex
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160321T182430Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to LaTeX
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Midlands Hub is holding a free Introduction to LaTeX training day on Monday\, March 21st 2016 at the University of Wolverhampton City (i.e. Wolverhampton) campus. Note that this is the Monday before Easter. This free training day is for those who wish to learn the basics of the document preparation system LaTeX. \nThe course will be delivered by members of the school of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Wolverhampton and will include preparing basic documents\, posters and beamer (“PowerPoint”) presentations. \nThis event is being hosted by the sigma Midlands hub. \nTo reserve a place at this FREE event\, please email Paul Wilson. pauljwilson@wlv.ac.uk. \n  \nFinancial support to assist with travel costs may be available (to delegates from the sigma Midlands hub region only) if people would otherwise be unable to attend. Please contact Paul Wilson pauljwilson@wlv.ac.uk\, joint sigma Midlands Hub Co-ordinator\, for information.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-latex/
LOCATION:University of Wolverhampton City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160302T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160302T182247Z
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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:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160219T182059Z
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UID:510-1455901200-1455901200@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160210T181946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
UID:508-1455098400-1455120000@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
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:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160203T181755Z
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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:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160122T181621Z
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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:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160115T181431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
UID:500-1452853800-1452870000@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
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:20260403T201902
CREATED:20160114T181257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
UID:497-1452765600-1452787200@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
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:20260403T201902
CREATED:20151215T181038Z
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UID:495-1450173600-1450195200@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
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:20260403T201902
CREATED:20151202T180817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081945Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151113T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201902
CREATED:20151113T180626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082225Z
UID:491-1447434000-1447434000@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Deadline for contributions to the sigma Newsletter (December issue)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/deadline-for-contributions-to-the-sigma-newsletter-december-issue/
LOCATION:Scotland
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