Welcome to the Maths Academy 

Mathematics is the language that brings science and engineering to life and has resulted in a world full of invention. But, as with any language, there’s always more to explore and sometimes you just need a little bit of help to clear up the translation.

That’s where the Maths Academy comes in, created by the Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS) at Queen's University and led by Prof Adele Marshall, Director of the Maths Academy, we’re here to inspire and enable students and staff across the University to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability by maximising their understanding and skills. We also aim to support and encourage younger pre-university pupils to continue their maths study by showcasing the importance and enjoyment of maths.

Who We Support

Mathematics underpins all of our disciplines across the EPS Faculty and many programmes across the university. The Maths Academy aims to support our students and staff while additionally engaging with and supporting employers who require employees with mathematical skills.

The Maths Academy supports maths learning from early school years through the Maths QUBe initiative to undergraduate and postgraduate levels at our Maths and Statistics Helpdesk (MASH). The Maths Academy also delivers a range of support interventions to encourage, give and grow mathematics confidence in our first-year students whose programme requires maths knowledge.

We offer 1^st year undergraduate students:

• A new zero-cat, non-graded canvas module (EPS1999) which offers diagnostic tests/self-test quizzes appropriate to the A level Mathematics curriculum with workable solutions provided to help build students knowledge. There are also GCSE level tests for those programmes with GCSE maths entry requirements. Most 1^st-year students will automatically be enrolled on this module. If you do not have access but would like access please contact maths@qub.ac.uk. The diagnostic test topic areas focus on pure maths, statistics and mechanics. Link to the module here.
• Also contained within the module is a suite of maths resources that cover all areas of the A level and GCSE curriculum which students can use for self-study. There are a range of resources in various formats including QUB author specific content, interactive, videos and text-based to cater to all students' methods of learning.
• Maths focussed events and activities. Details of upcoming events will be promoted to students via the canvas module and through MS Teams.
• Expansion of the Maths & Stats Helpdesk (MASH). Previously only available to EPS students, from 2022 the Maths Academy is now making the service available to all UG and PG students across the university.

Where to Find Us

The Maths Academy is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast.