Many of sigma's activities are designed with the intention of reducing failure and referral rates on mathematics and statistics modules for students on programmes other than mathematics.
The main objectives can be summarised as follows:
- Enhancing and extending mathematics and statistics drop-in centres at both universities.
- Improving learning by teaching, or providing supplementary support to, identified groups of students in small groups (size 20-30).
- Extending existing specialist support for students with disabilities or specific learning difficulties.
- Developing and delivering short courses in statistical methods for research students.
- Developing a university-wide statistics consultancy service for postgraduate and final year undergraduate projects.
For further information on all these objectives, please see the individual sections under Activities.