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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:20160425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160425T160000
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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:20160510T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Use Social Media to Reach Your Students workshop: University of Greenwich 10 May 2016
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160511T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20160511T182828Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160601T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
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:20160630T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160630T153000
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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:20160711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160711T163000
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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:20160712T103000
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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:20160905T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160905T153000
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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:20160906T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
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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:20161006T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20161006T184033Z
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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:20161011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
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:20161107T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
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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:20161116T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161116T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20161116T184439Z
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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:20170105T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20170105T184546Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170112T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
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:20170126T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
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:20170313T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170313T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20170313T184948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
UID:563-1489406400-1489422600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
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:20170412T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170412T153000
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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:20170421T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20170421T205116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
UID:567-1492767900-1492792200@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Statistics Resource in a Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/statistics-resource-in-a-day/
LOCATION:Birmingham City University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170609T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20170609T205338Z
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SUMMARY:Maths and Specific Learning Differences
DESCRIPTION:SMSN (Scottish Maths Support Network) together with ADSHE Scotland (Association for Dyslexia Specialist in Higher Education) are holding the 1st Scottish Symposium on Maths and Specific Learning Differences at University\, on 9th of June 2017\, at the University of Aberdeen. This symposium is open to lecturers\, tutors and advisers with an interest in Maths and/or Specific Learning Difference (SpLD) support at university. The purpose of the meeting is to look at different models of collaborative work with a view to developing good practice guidelines. The programme of the event is available here.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/maths-and-specific-learning-differences/
LOCATION:University of Aberdeen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170710T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20170710T205913Z
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SUMMARY:Mathematics Education beyond 16: Pathways and Transitions
DESCRIPTION:A conference of the IMA\, CETL-MSOR and Teaching Mathematics and its Applications.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/mathematics-education-beyond-16-pathways-and-transitions/
LOCATION:University of Birmingham
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170713T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20170713T210129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Engineering Maths: teaching mathematics and statistics to engineers in the 21st century
DESCRIPTION:Free sigma Workshop \nBeyond Engineering Mathematics:  Teaching Mathematics and Statistics to Engineers in the 21st Century \n13 July 2017\, Loughborough University \nThe engineering profession has undergone huge changes in the last 30 years\, including a greater emphasis on working with data and with software.  However\, the teaching of mathematics and statistics to engineers has remained quite traditional. \nThis meeting is aimed at those teaching engineers in higher education whether in a frontline or support context.  The goals for this meeting are: \n·         To understand the changing landscape for engineering mathematics and statistics \n·         To suggest ways forward for improving materials to support the teaching and learning of mathematics and statistics of importance in 21st century engineering. \nTentative Schedule: \n9:00 Coffee and Registration \n9:30 Introductions and Welcome\, Dr. Eugenie Hunsicker\, Service Teaching Coordinator\, Loughborough University \n9:40 Keynote talk:  “Creative Convergence”\, Tim Davis\, CStat\, CEng\, FIMechE\, Honorary Professor in Department of Statistics at Warwick University\, Chief Analytics Officer at We Predict Ltd. \n10:40 Coffee break \n11:00 Three short talks on innovations in engineering teaching \n12:30 Lunch \n1:30 Past\, present and future resources:  David Green\, Alun Owen\, and Eugenie Hunsicker \n2:00 Panel Discussion with working engineers and engineering academics:  What mathematics and statistics knowledge and skills are needed for 21st century engineering? \n3:00 Coffee and breakout discussion (writing on large sheets of paper) \n3:45 Feedback from breakout session \n4:00 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\, K6\, V1\, V3\, V4. \nIf you would like to attend please register interest by emailing Nicola Timson\, N.A.Timson@lboro.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/beyond-engineering-maths-teaching-mathematics-and-statistics-to-engineers-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Loughborough University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170831T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170831T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20170831T210359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Numbas
DESCRIPTION:Free sigma workshop: Introduction to Numbas\nHosted by the Mathematics Resource Centre\, University of Bath on Thursday 31st August\, 10:30-16:30. \nOverview\nNumbas is a free and open source platform for authoring of mathematical questions. Features include: \n\nrandomised content\nLaTeX rendering of mathematical notation while you type\ninstant feedback to students on tests\nregeneration of randomised practice questions for students\n\nAims\nThis event will provide: \n\na hands-on introduction to Numbas\, including logging on to the mathcentre editor\, selecting questions to make tests\, and writing your own questions.\na resource swap shop. Opportunity for all delegates to share information on a resource they use.\ninformation about using Numbas to fill the gaps in mathcentre.\n\nThe workshop will be primarily led by Christian Lawson-Perfect (e-Learning Officer\, School of Mathematics and Statistics\, Newcastle University). \nSchedule\n\n\n\n10:30\nArrival and refreshments\n\n\n11:00\nNumbas Part 1\n\n\n12:45\nResource swap shop\n\n\n13:15\nLunch and networking\n\n\n14:00\nNumbas Part 2\n\n\n15:45\nmathcentre: filling the gaps using Numbas\n\n\n16:30\nDeparture\n\n\n\n\nFurther information\nFor further information\, including travel\, refreshments\, computing requirements\, access and contact information please download the full information document. \nRegistration\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\, A3\, A5\, K2\, K4\, V1 \nPlease register at: https://goo.gl/forms/ZexiAlZAOonxajhx1
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-numbas/
LOCATION:University of Bath
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170911T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170911T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20170911T210556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
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SUMMARY:New Tutor Training at Greenwich
DESCRIPTION:The staff of the Maths Support Centre at the University of Greenwich are running a training event for their new PhD students who will be providing maths support in the coming academic year. \nThe event runs from 12.00 to 16.30 (approx) on Monday 11th September 2017. Other universities who also use postgrad students to provide maths support are welcome to send them along to join in this training. However\, places are limited. \nPlease contact Tony Mann\, Director of Greenwich Maths Centre\, if you are interested:  a.mann@gre.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/new-tutor-training-at-greenwich/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171006T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20171006T210747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
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SUMMARY:New tutor training at Cardiff
DESCRIPTION:Will your maths support centre be employing new tutors this year? For example\, postgrad students or academic staff who are new to the practice of maths support in HE? \nThe sigma Network is offering a FREE one-day training workshop for new maths support tutors on Friday 6th October 2017\, at Cardiff University\, School of Mathematics (10.30am – 3.30pm: Buffet lunch will be included). Anyone interested in attending\, please contact me directly on wilsonrh@cardiff.ac.uk (do not reply to list) noting any special dietary requirements. \nRob Wilson\nCardiff University\nSchool of Mathematics
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/new-tutor-training-at-cardiff/
LOCATION:Cardiff University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180216T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20180216T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
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SUMMARY:Employability development for HE mathematics and statistics
DESCRIPTION:Workshop at Sheffield Hallam University\, Friday 16th February 2018 from 10am-4pm. \n  \nAll stakeholders in Higher Education are increasingly aware of the importance attached to the additional skills students should be gaining at university\, over and above their course-specific skills. Students are concerned that courses will provide them with the full range of skills necessary to successfully gain graduate level employment. This presents challenges for those involved with maths and stats support and for those designing curricula for mathematics and related subjects. These include how to prepare students for graduate numeracy testing\, how to develop careers awareness and career management skills and how to develop skills through alternative approaches to learning\, teaching and assessment. \n  \nA guide to employability and a collection of case studies on this theme have been prepared by the sigma Network Employability Special Interest Group and published as a booklet Employability development for HE mathematics and statistics. This launch event for the booklet will feature talks by several of the case study authors. \n  \nAttendance is free. To register to attend\, please email Peter Rowlett p.rowlett@shu.ac.uk stating any dietary or access requirements. \n  \nSchedule: \n10:00 Arrival and registration. \n10:30 ‘Employability in the HE mathematics curriculum’\, Jeff Waldock (Sheffield Hallam University). \n11:15 ‘Refresh Your Maths’\, Julia Paci (University of Exeter). \n11:45 ‘Valuing and fostering communication skills: a dispersed approach’\, Carol Calvert (Open University). \n12:15 Lunch. \n13:15 ‘Developing employability for engineering students’\, Jonathan Cole (Queen’s University Belfast). \n13:45 ‘A Placement Learning Programme for Mathematics’\, Dafydd Evans (Cardiff University). \n14:15 Break. \n14:45 ‘Employability sessions for Mathematics students’\, Karen Henderson (University of the West of England\, UWE Bristol). \n15:15 ‘Skills development through group projects in mathematics’\, Peter Rowlett (Sheffield Hallam University). \n15:45 Closing remarks. \n16:00 Close. \nThis workshop is supported by the sigma Network through its Employability Special Interest Group.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/employability-development-for-he-mathematics-and-statistics/
LOCATION:Sheffield Hallam University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180326T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20180326T211305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
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SUMMARY:Accessibility SIG resource working day 1
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Eureka Centre For Mathematical Confidence\, Loughborough University on Monday 26th March\, 9:30-16:00 \nCall for participants\nThe 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 support tutors and the second for those running mathematics support centres. We are looking for participants with relevant experience and expertise to help develop these resources\, starting with a working day in Loughborough on Monday 26th March. \nShare your experience and expertise\nWe are looking for participants with experience of or expertise in one or more of the following areas in a mathematics/statistics learning and teaching context: \n\nMathematics/statistics anxiety\nDyslexia\nDyscalculia\nAutistic Spectrum Conditions\nMathematics without pen and paper\nVisual impairment\nSupporting mature students\nSupporting students with English as a second language\nSupporting students with vocational entry qualifications in a selective context\n\nWe are also looking for participants with experience of or expertise in: \n\nSelecting and using assistive technology in a mathematical/statistical context\nDesigning accessible mathematics support spaces\n\nResource production process\nRoughly filled templates will be distributed prior to the working day. At the working day we aim to produce drafts and specific actions to continue the work beyond the day. Further working days may follow this one\, depending on the progress made. The resources will be trialled in several mathematics support centres and then improved as necessary. \nWhat participants might gain\nThis is an opportunity to work with colleagues who have similar research and development interests. For those working towards HEA Fellowship\, participating in this process could help to provide evidence towards elements of the UK Professional Standards Framework. Finally\, participants who take an active role in the process will be the listed authors/reviewers of the resources and will be offered co-authorship of any resulting publications. \nExpressions of interest invited\nTo express interest in taking part in this process and in attending the working day on Monday 26th March please email Emma Cliffe\, E.H.Cliffe@bath.ac.uk and Clare Trott\, C.Trott@lboro.ac.uk with a short summary of your area(s) of experience and expertise. Please note\, you do not need to be a sigma member to participate. \nCosts\nRefreshments will be provided at the working day. We have a limited budget to support this work and we hope that in most cases participants’ institutions will be able to fund their travel. We may be able to provide limited subsidy of travel expenses for those with key expertise who would like to contribute but whose institution is unable to assist with travel costs. Please state if you would need this support in your email\, the likely costs and the key expertise you are able to offer. \nDraft schedule\n\n\n\n9.30-10.00\nArrival with tea/coffee\n\n\n10.00-10.30\nIntroduction to the SIG and the leaflets\n\n\n10.30-11.15\nGenerating ideas\n\n\n11.15-11.35\nCoffee/tea\n\n\n11.35-12.30\nWriting\n\n\n12.30-1.30\nLunch\n\n\n1.30-2.45\nWriting\n\n\n2.45-3.05\nTea/coffee\n\n\n3.05 – 4.00\nFinalising leaflets
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/accessibility-sig-resource-working-day-1/
LOCATION:Eureka Centre For Mathematical Confidence Schofield Building. Loughborough University\, Loughborough\, LE11 3TU United Kingdom + Google Map
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180417T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20180417T211504Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring the impact of Mathematics Support
DESCRIPTION:There will be a free sigma Network workshop on “Measuring the impact of Mathematics Support” at Cardiff University on Tuesday 17th April  2018\, 10:30am – 4:00pm.  \nMeasuring the effectiveness of learning and teaching is known to be challenging at all levels of education. However\, evidencing the “impact” of activities in Higher Education continues to be given increasing focus and importance. This workshop will provide opportunity to explore what is meant by impact in the context of Mathematics Support and what approaches can be taken to meaningfully support the future development of such services. The workshop will also include extensive opportunity to share best practice and investigate the potential for future collaborative working in this area. \nThe workshop and buffet lunch will be provided for free. \nTo register\, please email Robert Wilson (wilsonrh@cardiff.ac.uk)\, noting if you have any specific dietary requirements or if you require car parking space (note: limited parking is available). \nOutline schedule: \n10.30-11.00:     Coffee\, welcome\, and introductions\n11.00-12.00:     Measuring the impact of mathematics support in higher education in Ireland – Ciaran Mac an Bhaird  (Maynooth University)\n12.00-13.00:     What are we trying to measure? Experiences from an established mathematics support service – Robert Wilson/David McConnell (Cardiff University)\n13.00-14.00:     Lunch and networking\n14.00-15.00:    Structured knowledge exchange session\n15.00-16.00:     Maths Support – NSS – TEF  . . . What’s next?\n16.00:                 Close \n  \nFor those working towards HEA Fellowship\, engagement with this event and reflection on the implications for your professional practice can help provide evidence towards the following dimensions of the UKPSF:  A1\, A4\, A5\, K2\, K3\, K5\, K6\, V1\, V2\, V3\, V4
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/measuring-the-impact-of-mathematics-support/
LOCATION:Cardiff University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180420T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201659
CREATED:20180420T211829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081653Z
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SUMMARY:Statistics Training for Mathematics and Statistics Support Tutors
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Network Special Interest Group (SIG) in Statistics Support is delighted to announce a workshop on ’Statistics Training for Mathematics and Statistics Support Tutors’\, being held on Friday 20th April 2018\, 10:00am – 4:00pm at Coventry University. \nThis free event offers an overview of Meta-Analysis and Factor Analysis. These have been highlighted as two topics that students are increasingly asking for assistance with in the context of in mathematics and statistics support. Unfortunately many support staff report having little or no expertise or experience of these topics. The aim of the workshop is therefore to provide mathematics and statistics tutors with an overview of these two topics\, where the focus will be as much on how to assist students with them as it is on technical content. \nThe event is hosted by Coventry University’s sigma Centre and closes with an open discussion about issues relating to mathematics and statistics support. Hence there will be opportunities to look at the mathematics and statistics support facilities offered at Coventry University and to also network with other mathematics and statistics support staff with interests in this area. \nEveryone is welcome to attend and can register for free by emailing Alun Owen at aa5845@coventry.ac.uk with the following information: \n\nName and work contact details including email and telephone number\nAny specific access or dietary requirements required on the day\nIf you require car parking (please provide car make\, model and reg no.)\n\nAn indicative programme for the workshop is provided below. \n10:00am – 10:25am Arrival\, registration and refreshments\n10:25am – 10.30am  Welcome and Housekeeping\n10:30am  – 12:30pm An overview of Meta-Analysis\, David Bowers\n• General principles and underlying theory\n• Using computer software for meta-analysis\n• Examples and case studies\n• Commonly asked questions from students\n12:30pm – 1.15pm  Networking Lunch\n1.15pm – 3.15pm An overview of Factor Analysis\, Jonathan Gillard\n• General ideas behind factor analysis\n• How to implement a factor analysis in SPSS and R\n• Examples of when a factor analysis would be appropriate\n3.15pm – 4.00pm Open Discussion\n• Emerging issues in mathematics and statistics support\n• Maths and Stats support in action – a visit to Coventry University’s sigma Centre
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/statistics-training-for-mathematics-and-statistics-support-tutors/
LOCATION:Coventry University
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