Students get to experience university life at the Maths Summer School
30 students from local colleges will get the chance to work on their Maths at the University of Bath this summer (2nd-4th July 2013). The residential Maths Summer School, run for this first time this year, is aimed at students studying a level 3 BTEC in Computer Science, Engineering or Sports Science. The students will be based at the University of Bath campus, where they will have the opportunity to work with leading academics on projects to enhance their Maths skills in their own subject area.
The students will stay in
campus accommodation and get the chance to learn about university life as well as experiencing the
fantastic facilities on campus including the Sports Training Village. They will spend time with
University of Bath Student Ambassadors who will guide and support them during the week and answer
their questions about being at university.
Annette Hayton, Head of Widening Participation said, "We are keen to support entry to Bath for college students taking vocational courses such as a BTEC. The summer school will provide additional maths to improve their grades and prepare them for university study."
Andrew Ross, Outreach Officer, Widening Participation said "This is a great opportunity for students from the local area to come to the University of Bath and experience a university. They will get to see both the working and social sides of university life and hopefully they will make some new friends during their time here."
Jane White, Director of MASH (University of Bath Mathematics Resources Centre) and academic lead said "We are really looking forward to working with these students on interdisciplinary problem solving projects. It is a great opportunity to help them to develop and practice their mathematical skills - we hope to make it a very rewarding and educational experience!"
The Maths Summer School is part of the Widening Participation outreach strategy at the University of Bath. The students that will be attending the Maths Summer School have been identified as excelling in their subject areas and have the ability to get into the University of Bath or other selective universities. This summer school will help them engage with university, boost their confidence and raise their attainment in Maths. This is important as there is significant 'curriculum mismatch' in Maths between Level 3 BTEC and degree level study. The Maths Summer School is just one in a number of initiatives that are offered to local schools and colleges which includes a second summer school aimed at year 11 students (23-26 July 2013).
This year's Maths Summer School is fully subscribed but for more information about this or other widening participation activities please contact Andrew Ross on 01225 385418, email a.j.ross@bath.ac.uk