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SUMMARY:Online Maths Support for Remote Learners
DESCRIPTION:A FREE sigma Network event. We are delighted to welcome two experts from the Open University as our keynote speakers\, Dr Tim Lowe and Dr Sue Pawley. Between them they will cover how they teach mathematics online and how maths students are supported remotely outside formal teaching time. It is anticipated that such a comprehensive overview will give delegates plenty of ideas and inspiration to apply to their own situations. \nOn the theme of supporting remote learners\, attendees are invited to present 10 minute ‘show and tell’ talks about their experiences\, which may be positive or negative. Time will be built into the programme for discussion and sharing of successful practice. \nIn the afternoon\, after the second keynote speaker\, hands-on workshops will offer attendees the opportunity to explore Blackboard Collaborate\, Microsoft Teams and the use of graphic tablets as tools for online support. \nA more detailed programme of the day will be provided nearer the time. \nThe event will start at 10am (first speaker at 10.40am) and will finish around 3.30/ 4.00pm. It will be located in the Staffordshire University Science Centre just around the corner from Stoke-on-Trent train station (a 2/3 minute walk). A buffet lunch is included\, and attendees will be contacted individually regarding parking requests\, accessibility and dietary requirements. \nHOST:  Staffordshire University (Academic Skills Team\, Library) \nBOOK YOUR PLACE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-maths-support-for-remote-learners-a-free-sigma-network-event-tickets-59225268372 \nCONTACT:  angela.evans@staffs.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/online-maths-support-for-remote-learners/
LOCATION:Staffordshire University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190718T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
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SUMMARY:Getting started with free analysis software for statistics support
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chester\, in collaboration with the sigma Network’s Special Interest Group in Statistics Support\, will be hosting our first sigma Network event: “Getting started with free analysis software for statistics support”. This FREE event is aimed at statistics support colleagues who have no or limited experience with supporting students to use R but may be required to do so\, now or in the near future. We will also be introducing Jamovi\, a free menu-driven SPSS-like statistical analysis software package. The workshop is free to attend\, with lunch and refreshments provided courtesy of The University of Chester. \n Sessions planned for the day include: \n *An introduction to R \nR is increasingly used in industry due to its free and open source nature. This session will give an overview to help beginners get started in supporting students to use R. \n *Introducing Jamovi \nJamovi is a free menu-driven SPSS-like software package which is much simpler for students to grasp and is often recommended for students who do not need to conduct a lot of analyses. \n *Lightning talks and discussion \nA series of short talks on topics relating to statistics support\, designed to open up discussion. All attendees are invited to propose a lightning talk. A standard PC/projector set-up will be available for the lightning talks. \nTo register for this free event\, please e-mail Nick Goddard directly at n.goddard@chester.ac.uk\, giving your name\, e-mail address\, institution\, any specific accessibility or dietary requirements and lightning talk proposal (if applicable). Please also let Nick know how you plan to travel to the university\, so we can plan parking.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/getting-started-with-free-analysis-software-for-statistics-support/
LOCATION:University of Chester
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190722T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190722T160000
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SUMMARY:Joint ALDinHE / sigma Network Symposium
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the first co-delivered ALDinHE and sigma Network event to share and discuss current issues in Learning Development and academic skills support provision across a range of disciplines and skills areas. \nThe focus of this FREE meeting is differentiation\, with the following themes: \n\nStrategic considerations and experiences when co-locating academic skills support services (eg academic writing\, maths support)\, to provide a differentiated approach to students’ needs.\nAcademic skills support delivery differentiation for diverse student groups (e.g. Widening Participation characteristics\, foundation year\, high achievers).\nTeaching and learning differentiation when preparing and delivering academic skills workshops / 1:1s / drop-ins / embedded courses / online learning materials.\n\nThis event is now fully booked.  \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via email at uobregional2019@gmail.com
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/joint-aldinhe-sigma-network-symposium/
LOCATION:University of Bedfordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190913T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20190913T215300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T081351Z
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SUMMARY:New Tutor Training event in Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Will your maths support centre be employing new tutors in the coming year? For example\, postgrad students or academic staff who are new to the practice of mathematics and statistics support in HE? \nThe sigma Network is offering a FREE one-day training workshop for new maths and statistics support tutors on Friday 13th September 2019\, at the University of Manchester. \nOUTLINE PROGRAMME\n11.00   Arrive. Coffee. Introductions\, aims of the day\n11.30   What is maths support\, why do we need it?\n12.00   Problem solving – simulation and role play\n12.45   The Dos and Don’ts of maths support\n13.00   Lunch\n14.00   Statistics Support – how is it different?\n14.30   Individual differences and needs\n14.45   Scenarios you might encounter.\n15.30   Resources available for maths support centres.\n15.45   Final Q&A. Reflection\n16.00   End \nThis training day is generously hosted by the University of Manchester\, Alan Gilbert Learning Commons.  Anyone interested in attending\, please contact Adam Scott  (email: mle@manchester.ac.uk )  noting any special dietary or access requirements. \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\, A2\, A3\, A4\, A5\, K2\, K3\, K4\, V1\, V2\, V3\, V4
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/new-tutor-training-event-in-manchester/
LOCATION:University of Manchester
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20190920T215432Z
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SUMMARY:New tutor training in Greenwich
DESCRIPTION:A training session for new maths support tutors is taking place on Friday 20th September 2019\, from 10.00am to 3.00pm\, at the University of Greenwich. The day is aimed at training PhD students at Greenwich who will be taking on tutoring work in mathematics and statistics support in the coming year\, but it is being opened up across the sigma Network for new tutors who are welcome to join in. \nThe training will be delivered by experienced practitioners and will follow established sigma guidelines. For further information please contact Tony Mann\, Director of the Greenwich Maths Centre:  A.Mann@gre.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/new-tutor-training-in-greenwich/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
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SUMMARY:New Tutor Training in Cardiff
DESCRIPTION:Will your maths support centre be employing new tutors in the coming year? For example\, postgrad students or academic staff who are new to the practice of mathematics and statistics support in HE? \nThe sigma Network is offering a FREE one-day training workshop for new maths and statistics support tutors on Thursday 3rd October 2019\, at Cardiff University. \nOUTLINE PROGRAMME\n10.30   Welcome and introductions\n10.45   Maths Support – what is it?\n11.15   Problem solving session\n12.00   Principles of maths support – dos and don’ts\n12.30   Lunch\n13.30   Offering statistics support\n14.00   Tutoring in a maths support centre – exploring possible scenarios and student needs\n14.45   Resources and networking with others\n15.15   Question and Answer session\n15.30   Close \nThis training day is generously hosted by Cardiff University\, and will be coordinated by Robert Wilson NTF\, member of the sigma Network steering group. If you are interested in attending\, please contact Robert Wilson   wilsonrh@cardiff.ac.uk  noting any special dietary or access requirements. \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\, A2\, A3\, A4\, A5\, K2\, K3\, K4\, V1\, V2\, V3\, V4
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/new-tutor-training-in-cardiff-2/
LOCATION:Cardiff University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191129T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191129T160000
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SUMMARY:Mathematics Learning Activities: Transition to HE
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite members of the sigma Network to join our FREE one day mathematics education meeting under the theme of “Mathematics learning activities – transition to HE”.  The provisional programme is below: \n10.00  Registration. Welcome. Coffee. \n10.30  Keynote: Dr Kirsten Pfeiffer (University of Galway)  “Proof evaluation as a learning activity” \n11.30  Workshop: Ms Abigail Parkes (University of Wolverhampton)  “Team-based learning for Mathematics” \n12.30  Lunch \n13.15  Keynote: Dr Jorge Bruno (University of Winchester)  “Student-centred learning for inclusive practice – the mathematics perspective” \n14.00  Sharing practice session \n15.45  Closing remarks \n16.00  End of event \n  \nBooking is now open at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mathematics-learning-activities-transition-to-he-tickets-75122020987 \nAny queries\, please contact Liam Naughton  l.naughton@wlv.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/mathematics-learning-activities-transition-to-he/
LOCATION:University of Wolverhampton
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
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SUMMARY:Ideas Exchange in Statistics Teaching and Support in HE
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an interest in learning and teaching in statistics and/or statistics support in Higher Education?  \nThis free event\, hosted by Sheffield Hallam University and organised by the sigma-Network’s Special Interest Group in Statistics Support\, aims to bring together like-minded colleagues to exchange ideas and share good practice related to learning and teaching in statistics and providing statistics support. \nThe morning session will focus on ideas for the use of technology in the teaching and assessment of statistics and/or the provision of statistics support.  This will include interactive demonstrations on topics such as: \n·       Quizzes in the statistics classroom using free tools such as the Kahoot online polling system; \n·       Formative Numbas tests for the undergraduate statistics curriculum; \n·       Formative and summative testing of applied statistics using the DEWIS online system; \n·       Ideas for teaching how to choose the right statistical test and a new on-line test chooser; \nThe afternoon session will then focus on a series of short talks and related discussions offered by attendees at the workshop\, who would like to share an idea related to learning and teaching in statistics and/or statistics support. These will last approximately 10 minutes with the aim of opening discussion relating to the talks.  Attendees are invited to propose talks in the following areas: \na) The role of peer support in statistics learning or students as co-creators of knowledge. The role of peer support in student learning at Sheffield Hallam University and Coventry University will open discussion but offers to talk briefly about student involvement at your own institution are welcome. Coventry University use undergraduates within their Mathematics and Statistics Support Centre and Maths students at Sheffield Hallam have been working alongside academics to create student resources as well as provide peer support.   \nb) Open session – anything goes! \nAttendance is free but numbers are limited and we anticipate the event will be very popular. Therefore we recommend registering as early as possible.  \nYou can register for the event here: https://forms.gle/JcPCxefK8yc19FSV9 \nDuring registration we will encourage you to offer to give a 10 minute talk in the afternoon on an idea you would like to share. This can be on any topic related to learning and teaching in statistics or in providing statistics support. We are not expecting innovation\, although that is always very welcome\, more important is hearing how other people do what they do and sharing ideas others might want to try. \nA final agenda for the day will be circulated once we have confirmed the final speakers for the morning and afternoon sessions. \nQuestions about the workshop should be directed to Ellen Marshall\, Sheffield Hallam University and SIG Co-chair (ellen.marshall@shu.ac.uk) or Alun Owen\, Coventry University\, SIG Co-chair (aa5845@coventry.ac.uk).
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/ideas-exchange-in-statistics-teaching-and-support-in-he/
LOCATION:Sheffield Hallam University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200228T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200228T160000
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SUMMARY:Addressing maths/stats anxiety
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chester is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a sigma Network workshop on Maths/Stats Anxiety at our beautiful Queen’s Park Campus on Friday 28th February. The event is aimed at all maths/stats support colleagues who work with students experiencing maths/stats anxiety and wish to learn more\, and/or have something to share. The workshop is free to attend\, with lunch and refreshments provided courtesy of The University of Chester. \n Speakers planned for the day include: \n *Keynote*: Sue Johnston-Wilder\, University of Warwick  “Raising awareness and addressing statistical anxiety” \n Chetna Patel\, De Montfort University \nEllen Marshall\, Sheffield Hallam University \n Lightning talks and discussion \nDelegates are invited to submit a proposal for a lightning talk on the day’s theme\, Maths/Stats Anxiety. Each talk should be no more than 8 minutes and provide one or two discussion points for delegates. Ideally\, a small amount of interactivity within the talk would be great\, too. A standard PC/projector set-up will be available for the lightning talks. \n To register your interest for this free event\, please complete this google form. \nWe look forward to meeting you in Chester. \nNick Goddard (Maths Skills Adviser\, University of Chester)
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/addressing-maths-stats-anxiety/
LOCATION:University of Chester
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200529T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200529T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
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SUMMARY:sigma Online Support Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on all of our lives is unprecedented and\, as educators\, we have had to very quickly adapt our ways of teaching and learning. In order to see how teaching and learning has changed\, we are hosting an online support workshop showcasing what institutions and practitioners of mathematics and statistics support are offering now compared to what they offered before. \nThe day will involve viewing different online support platforms\, such as Microsoft Teams\, Big Blue Button\, Adobe Connect\, YouTube Live Streaming and more\, showcased by the practitioners who are using them now to support their students. The aim is to provide the community with ideas on how to provide online support\, the pros and cons of each system\, how to advertise services to get students using the provision\, and generally discuss online maths and stats support. \nTo conclude the day\, we will show the results of a survey regarding maths and stats support provisions since the pandemic began and discuss what it means for maths and stats support going forward. \n(All times in BST)\n \n10:00am – Welcome and Introduction through Big Blue Button. Mark Hodds\, Coventry University\n10:10 – Online Maths and Stats Support at Western Sydney University through Zoom\, Donald Sherman & Jim Pettigrew\n10:40 – A comparison of Online Whiteboard Software. Tom Goodale\, Liverpool John Moores University\n11:05 – BREAK\n11:15 – Big Blue Button\, Mark Hodds Coventry University\n11:45 – Adobe Connect\, Sue Pawley\, OU\n12:15 – Microsoft Teams\, James O’Malley\, Maynooth University\n12:45 – BREAK\n13:00 – BB Collaborate\, Jenny Freeman\, Hope Thackray\, Pete Hart\, and Marta Emmett\, University of Sheffield\n13:30 – BB Collaborate with Skype\, Monica Hess and Noel Parnis\, Brunel\n14:00 – YouTube Livestreaming\, Peter Klappa\, Kent\n14:30 – BREAK\n15:30 – Issues surrounding online teaching and learning in maths and stats\, a discussion\n16:00 – Conclusions and Reporting of Online Provisions Survey results\n16:30 – CLOSE\n\n.\n\nRegistration for the event is now open. Please click this link: https://coventry.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/sigma-online-support-workshop to register.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-online-support-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200907T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200907T235959
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SUMMARY:sigma Newsletter – Autumn Edition 2020
DESCRIPTION:Due date
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-newsletter-autumn-edition-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210507T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210507T130000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Morning and “One year on – what have we learnt?
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Mathematics and Statistics Support team at Coventry University would like to invite you to a series of events that we are planning to run in May. The first will take place on Friday 7th May between 10am and 1pm (BST) and will be an informal coffee morning. We invite you to attend to discuss any matters regarding mathematics and statistics support over the past year and to reconnect with colleagues. There will be no formal agenda\, just simply an opportunity for the community to get together and discuss any lessons that have been learnt over the past year\, what you would like to see from future events\, and anything else that you feel would be beneficial for the community. To join this meeting\, you can simply click on this link here on the day\, joining at any point and leaving at any point (a reminder will be sent nearer the time!). \nThe discussion in the coffee morning will also inform a more formal event we plan to run on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st May which will be entitled: “One year on – what have we learnt?” and coincides with the 1st anniversary of the online event we ran in May 2020. Here we will invite colleagues to present any work they have conducted over the past year\, drawing on the lessons learnt from running online mathematics and statistics support sessions for a whole academic year. Furthermore\, we will aim to include presentations on topics that arise from the discussion in the coffee morning. We will provide more details regarding the more formal event nearer the time
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/coffee-morning-and-one-year-on-what-have-we-learnt/
LOCATION:Coventry University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210521T080000
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SUMMARY:One Year On – What have we learnt? A Virtual Two-day event by Coventry University
DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\, \nThank you to all those who came along to the coffee morning on Friday. I hope you found it useful and a good chance to catch up with people you may not have been able to connect with for a while. There was positive feedback\, and it may be something we can continue with into the future. An aim of the coffee morning was to determine what colleagues would find most useful going forward in terms of workshops and presentations. Some of the key elements suggested were how can we improve engagement with students when working remotely\, what are universities looking to do going forward from September\, and what successful methods of online support have colleagues discovered over the last year. With these in mind\, I would like to invite you to participate in our more formal 2-day meeting: “One Year On – What have we learnt?” on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st May from 10am – 1pm BST each day. Although it would be good to see presentations and discussions around the topics suggested\, we are interested in hearing about any experiences that colleagues think would be useful to share from the past year. \nIf you would like to offer a 20-25 minute presentation\, please complete the short form here: https://forms.office.com/r/GzaGAgntGF by Friday 14th May 5pm (BST). Presentations will take place on Microsoft Teams so you will need to ensure you have a log in for Teams to do so. \nIf you would like to attend the event\, please complete this short form here: https://forms.office.com/r/jciWqMuttk by Wednesday 19th May 5pm (BST). Those presenting do not need to complete this form. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact me. \nKind regards\, \nMark
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/one-year-on-what-have-we-learnt-a-virtual-two-day-event-by-coventry-university/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220517T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual sigma-Network “Coffee” Morning 17th May
DESCRIPTION:The agenda for the 17th is roughly as follows:\n10.30-11.00am – Welcome\, hello’s and an informal group discussion for themes/ideas/thoughts you would like to be explored/discussed etc.\n11.00-11.40am – Smaller group meetings in breakout rooms to discuss particular themes/ideas emerging from the earlier discussion\n11.40am-12.00pm – Reporting back with ideas for the Steering group and other volunteers to develop into an action plan. \nPlease refer to related email for joining link.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/virtual-sigma-network-coffee-morning-17th-may/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221020T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T103000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Morning – 20 Oct 2022
DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nWe would like to invite you all to join us online on the morning of Thursday October 20th from 10.30am until 12pm for an informal “coffee” morning. This will be held on Teams and the link to join is here. Come along any time between 10.30 and 12 if you wish or join us for the full hour and a half: \nClick here to join the meeting \nThe aim is to have these as a regular feature in the calendar as a chance to see some friendly faces and a have catch up. \nThe rough theme for this October coffee morning will be “This is how we do it”\, so be prepared for lots of discussion on how various departments and institutions are now operating. Bring with you your success stories from the past few years\, and some of the ways your style of work has changed to the benefit of students. \nWe will have breakout rooms for part of the session so you can join a room of your choice to meet with specific colleagues about topics you want to discuss or generally network with. \nThe agenda for the 20th is roughly as follows:\n10.30-11.00am – Welcome\, hello’s and catching up after the CETL-MSOR conference \n11.00-11.40am – Smaller group meetings in breakout rooms to discuss particular themes/ideas emerging from the earlier discussion \n11.40am-12.00pm – Checking in and reporting back from the small group discussions \nWe look forward to seeing you all there. \nSam \nOn behalf of the sigma-Network Steering Group \nSamuel Walton (he/him) \nLearner Developer \nCentre for Academic Success \nEducation Development Service \nBirmingham City University
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/coffee-morning-20-oct-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T140000
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SUMMARY:The new normal: What does maths and stats support and teaching look like post pandemic?
DESCRIPTION:Online Event  \n\n\n\n14:00\nSue Pawley \nThe Open University\nWelcome & Introduction.\n\n\n14:05\nHolly Gilbert \nCoventry University\nMaths and stats support in the ‘New Normal’:  The practitioner and student perspective\n\n\n14:20\nInna Namestnikova \nBrunel University London\nMaths and stats support and teaching at Brunel: back to campus? Overview of the new reality after returning to campus. \nSlides\n\n\n14:35\nRobert Wilson \nCardiff University\nRevitalising the mathematics community.\n\n\n14:50\nLesley Davis \nUniversity of Leicester\nTrying to reinstate our pre-pandemic offering of drop-in support within our new normal. \nSlides\n\n\n15:05\nAlun Owen \nCoventry University\nThe future of Maths and Statistics Support Post-Pandemic: The Coventry University Experience \nSlides\n\n\n15:30\nTea Break\n\n\n\n15:45\nDiscussions\n1. How to effectively combine online and in-person support. \n2. How to increase student engagement in all forms of support.\n\n\n16:30\nClose
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/the-new-normal-what-does-maths-and-stats-support-and-teaching-look-like-post-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221216T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
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SUMMARY:December Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you all to join us online on the morning of Friday December 16th from 10.30am until 12pm for an informal “coffee” morning. This will be held on Teams and the link to join is here. Come along any time between 10.30 and 12 if you wish or join us for the full hour and a half: \nClick here to join the meeting \nThe aim of this coffee morning is to: \n\nCatch up with each other.\nHave a go at some maths puzzles for Christmas.\nShare anything that went well this last semester.\nOr have a chat about anything else you want!\n\nThe agenda for the 16th is roughly as follows:\n10.30-11.00am – Welcome and hello. Show off any Christmas jumpers. Have a go at some maths puzzles. \n11.00-11.40am – Smaller group meetings in breakout rooms to show off anything that went well over the last semester. \n11.40am-12.00pm – Checking in and reporting back from the small group discussions \nWe look forward to seeing you all there. \nEmma\, Ed and all of MASH at Bath
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/december-coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Online
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UID:687-1674813600-1674835200@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting Students with Meta-Analysis and Qualitative Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Free In-Person Workshop \nSupporting Students with Meta-Analysis and Qualitative Analysis \nCoventry University\, Friday 27th January 2023 10:00am – 4:00pm \nOrganised by the sigma Network Statistics Special Interest Group (SIG) \nThis free in-person event\, aims to offer staff CPD opportunities to develop a basic working knowledge of meta-analysis and qualitative analysis\, in order to support students with these topics in the context of a maths and statistics support service. In addition\, it offers the opportunity to network in-person with others working in statistics support and the event will close with a discussion around issues relating to statistics support. The programme for the day is attached and you can register at: \nhttps://coventry.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/sigma-network-workshop-meta-analysis-and-qualitative-analysis \nSpaces are limited so early registration is recommended.  \nThere is no charge for this event and lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nThis is an in-person workshop\, hosted by Coventry University and organised by the sigma Network’s Special Interest Group in Statistics Support\, \nThe event is intended to be a hands-on staff development workshop with computer-based and group-based activities and so unfortunately can’t be offered online. \nInformation about travelling to Coventry University can be found at: \nhttps://www.coventry.ac.uk/the-university/travel-directions-info/  \nAny further questions about the workshop should be directed to Alun Owen at: aa5845@coventry.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/supporting-students-with-meta-analysis-and-qualitative-analysis/
LOCATION:Coventry University
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UID:689-1680258600-1680276600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Mathematics and Statistics Anxiety – 31 March 2023
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore what Mathematics and Statistics Anxiety is and how to support students and staff who may suffer from them\, as well as opportunity for discussion on your own experiences. The day will run from 10am to 3pm and lunch will be provided. Speakers already confirmed include: \n\nSue Johnston-Wilder\, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education\, University of Warwick\, a world-leading expert on maths anxiety and building mathematical resilience through coaching\nJanet Baker\, School of Digital Education\, Arden University\, who completed a PhD investigating mathematics anxiety\, particularly ways in which learners can cope with their negative emotions and learn mathematics successfully\nEllen Marshall\, Sheffield Hallam University\, investigating Statistics Anxiety\nTelma Pará and Karina Lumena\, PhD exchange students from Federal University of São Carlos\, Brazil\, researching into mathematical anxiety and resilience in Brazil and the UK\nFarhana Gokhool\, PhD student\, Coventry University\, researching into engagement with mathematics and statistics support and the impacts of maths anxiety and resilience on engagement.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/mathematics-and-statistics-anxiety-31-march-2023/
LOCATION:Coventry University
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20230426T104320Z
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UID:691-1682505000-1682510400@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sigma Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for our online sigma coffee morning using the link below. Possible discussion topics might include: \n\nthose proceeding from the recent successful Maths and Statistics Anxiety event held at Coventry University\ncontinuing the discussion on running Maths/Stats CPD for academic staff for whom these subjects are not their qualified area of expertise.\n\nAny other topics? Drop Anthea Cowen a line at anthea.cowen@beds.ac.uk or bring them along on the day.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230517T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20230517T124353Z
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UID:693-1684328400-1684339200@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Embedding Maths & Stats Support
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting an online event on Embedding Maths & Stats Support on Wednesday 17th May from 1pm to 4pm. \nAs a loose definition ‘embedded’ sessions sit somewhere between 1-1 appointments or drop-in support and the teaching of a whole module – but what you mean by the term might be an interesting starting point. \nThe aim is to share our experiences and to learn from each other. What do you do? What works? What are the challenges? \n  \n\n\n\n13:00\nWelcome & Introduction\nLois Rollings\nMiddlesex University\n\n\n13:10\nSetting up a Maths and Statistics teaching service\nEvi Papadaki & \nTamsin Smith\nUniversity of Bath\n\n\n13:25\nEmbedding statistics in biology practicals and assessments\nWilliam Kay\nCardiff University\n\n\n13:40\nWorking with Nursing lecturers\nAnthea Cowen\nUniversity of Bedfordshire\n\n\n13:50\nEmbedding maths support – getting started.\nEmma Coutt\nHeriot Watt University\n\n\n14:05\nSelf-Selecting Statistics Support to Enhance Learners Experience\nVictoria Herod\nManchester Metropolitan University\n\n\n14:20\nBreak\n\n\n\n\n14:40\nEmbedding “Math eg” links for practice\nDr Samira Al-Moustafa\nBrunel University London\n\n\n14:55\nEmbedding Maths and Stats support at Coventry University\nAlun Owen\nCoventry University\n\n\n15:10\nDiscussion\n\n\n\n\n15:45\nFeedback and Closing remarks
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/embedding-maths-stats-support/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230726T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230726T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20230726T124817Z
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UID:697-1690367400-1690374600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma Coffee Morning Connect and Discuss “speed dating” style
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to the next Sigma coffee morning on Wednesday 26th July 10:30am-12:00pm. There is an MS Teams link below (for you to add to your own calendars). \nAfter a recent coffee morning we asked Sigma members to complete a questionnaire providing feedback including the reasons for attending.  The two most popular reasons given were: \n\nTo hear about and discuss topical issues in our network\nTo connect with colleagues across institutions\n\nThe aim of this coffee morning is to allow attendees to do these two things. \n“Speed dating” – how will the coffee morning work?\nInitially all attendees will arrive in the main room using the link above.  We will then randomly allocate you into a breakout room with two or three other attendees\, where you can introduce yourself and talk about current issues. After 15 minutes all groups will return to the main room and be reallocated into different random groups for the next 15 minutes (and so on).  By the end of the session\, we hope you will have had the chance to get to know (or know better) several other Sigma members and have insight into what they do and the issues they have. \nThe following questions may be good starting points or helpful prompts to get the conversation flowing in each room (if this is required)\, but please take the conversation wherever you want it to go: \n\nWhat’s your name and where do you come from?\nFavourite parts of your job?\nWhat is the biggest issue you are faced with at your institution?\nWhat do you think maths support will look like in 5 years?\nWhere are you going on holiday?\n\nIf you want more details on how the event will work\, what the purpose of it is and if you should attend\, please drop an email to Susan Pawley at susan.pawley@open.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-coffee-morning-connect-and-discuss-speed-dating-style/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230905T130000
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UID:699-1693906200-1693918800@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Maths Support Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:The University of Greenwich\, in conjuction with the sigma Network\, is holding an online maths support tutor training session on Tuesday 5th September\, 9:30am-1pm. The session has been arranged to train PhD students at the University of Greenwich who will be maths support tutors in the coming term\, but we are very happy to accommodate any others who would like to attend.  The session will use sigmamaterials and will be delivered by experienced maths support practitioners. \nIf you are interested please email Tony Mann at A.Mann@gre.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/maths-support-tutor-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20231103T125421Z
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UID:703-1699005600-1699008300@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Accessibility SIG meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Accessibility SIG meet regularly to discuss the cognitive and affective barriers to maths learning and accessing maths support.  We welcome new members.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/accessibility-sig-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260323T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20260310T115541Z
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UID:1594-1774260000-1774308600@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:sigma Reading Group Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/sigma-reading-group-coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20260310T115910Z
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UID:1602-1788307200-1788393599@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CETL-MSOR 2026 Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/cetl-msor-2026-workshop-day/
LOCATION:Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH14 4AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260903T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260904T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T185640
CREATED:20260310T115825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T115825Z
UID:1598-1788393600-1788566399@www.sigma-network.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CETL-MSOR 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/cetl-msor-2026/
LOCATION:Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH14 4AS\, United Kingdom
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