School of Mathematics and Statistics

School of Mathematics and Statistics

School of Mathematics and Statistics: Level 1 Intro Week timetable

Maths session 1: Welcome and introduction

When: Tuesday 20 September 2022, 11am-1pm

Where: Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre 1

In this session:

· you will be introduced to some of the key people who will play a major role in the next three years of your life;

· you will be given an overview of the essential IT services that you will have to use during your studies;

· we will have a social mixer so you can meet other mathematics students.

If you can, please bring a digital device.

University Session: Race and Consent Conversations

When: Tuesday 20 September 2022, 2pm-4pm

Where: Online at https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/1ff3346c46fa4b5baa12e16db70d623f

In this session:

· Race Conversations (2pm-3pm)

This session aims to explore race and racism, particularly racial inequality in the UK. The session will include examples of privilege, microaggressions as well as reflective and interactive questions on diversifying the curriculum and tackling difficult conversations. We will also discuss practical intervention tips, equipping our students with skills to safely intervene and protect themselves and or the victim(s). The session will be a mixture of presentation and interactivity.

· Consent Conversations (3pm-4pm)

This session will cover key topics on sexual consent, what the law says, some myths and facts about sexual consent and what an active bystander might look like. The session will be a mixture of presentation and interactivity.

Maths session 2: Essential study skills and information

When: Wednesday 21 September 2022, 11am-1pm

Where: Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre 1

In this session:

· you will be given essential maths notes;

· you will learn about the different module content and be introduced to the lecturers who will teach you;

· you will learn how lectures, problems classes, office hours and tutorials work, and how to engage with your studies.

Maths session 3: First tutorial

When: Friday 23/09/22, 11am-1pm

Where: Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre 1

In this session:

· you will meet your personal tutor;

· you will begin working on your first mathematical assignment;

· we will end with a big bang!