Maths Advice

Our team offers help with mathematics to both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate taught (PGT) students from across the university. We work with staff to provide specially designed sessions within courses, but we also offer a wide range of services directly to students such as: 

  • Confidential one-to-one appointments with one of our advisers. These are available to all undergraduate and PGT students, but please note that Honours and PGT Mathematics students should instead seek help directly from their School.
  • A variety of online resources on our Maths Support Moodle, both general and subject specific – just have a browse! 
  • A Graduate Numeracy Moodle where you can find practice questions, lessons and videos to help with employers’ numeracy tests. 
  • General drop-ins, courses and workshops which are open to all students. 

For help with statistics, please see the Statistics Advice webpage instead. If you still can't find what you're looking for, or for any other enquiries, please email our Maths Adviser at jenny.august@glasgow.ac.uk  

Dr Jenny August

Maths Adviser

"The people really tailor the explanation to you, if they see you don't get something they ensure they go over it until you are happy with it. They also make sure you leave feeling calm and confident if you were panicked before. v nice"

1:1 Maths Appointments and Maths Drop-ins - Accounting Student, 2025

"I loved this class. Very rare to have a math class that's not intimidating or make assumptions of its audience. I wish I had more classes taught like this when I was in school."

Maths for Stats Workshop - PGT Student, 2023.

"It was a great way to get explanations in a relaxed and friendly environment, this allowed for me to ask questions that I may of felt embarrassed asking in lecturers or other environments."

1:1 Maths Appointments and Maths Drop-ins - Mathematics Student, 2025.

"Before I discovered this service, I was really struggling with my maths and calculations and was considering leaving the course.  Then I found SLD and I’m so pleased that through this help have been managing to continue to the course."

1:1 Maths Appontments - Life Sciences Student, 2025

"I was quite nervous to come along earlier in the year, but I came along to the drops ins and booked appointments in the exam period. It helped a huge amount. Wish I had used it sooner."

1:1 Maths Appointments and Maths Drop-ins - Finance Student, 2025

"I wanted to tell you that [after two maths appointments] I really started to enjoy this module, and I got an A1 in my exam."

1:1 Maths Appointments - UG Mathematics Student, 2025.

"The tutors were very helpful. Always keeping at it with me until I understood the concept/ question. Even showing different methods / ways of thinking. It was a really welcoming environment and I made friends with another maths student through the sessions and they’ve helped me too during and outwith the sessions. So grateful to Jenny and the other tutors. I recommend it to others on my course."

Maths Drop-ins - UG Physics Student, 2025. 

"Jenny August is great, always so willing to help and takes the time needed to explain things. On top of that, has a real way with explaining concepts to students. Whether that be in different ways tailored to who she is helping." 

1:1 Maths Appointments and Maths Drop-ins - Engineering Student, 2025.

Live Classes (Semester 1)

Maths Drop-Ins (for any UofG student)

> Moodle page for Maths advice - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=140

More drop-ins will be added in the run up to the December exam diet.

DateTimeVenueDescription
Mon 29th Sept 14:00-16:00 All in Room 305 of the McMillan Round Reading Room

Open to any student with any maths question (other than Honours level mathematics students)

Bring along the problem you're working on and any relevant course notes

No booking required
Mon 6th Oct 14:00-16:00
Mon 13th Oct 14:00-16:00
Mon 20th Oct 14:00-16:00
Mon 27th Oct 14:00-16:00
Mon 3rd Nov 14:00-16:00
Mon 10th Nov 14:00-16:00
Mon 17th Nov 14:00-16:00
Mon 24th Nov 14:00-16:00

 

Numerical Reasoning Test Prep (for any UofG student)

Are you applying for jobs or internships? No matter what subject you currently study, basic numeracy skills are essential for a wide range of graduate destinations, and many employers will require you to demonstrate those skills during the recruitment process, for example via a numerical reasoning test. This series is designed to give you the essential skills required, as well as helpful hints and tips for how to prepare for the tests. This particular course will be led by the Maths Adviser.

> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and other resources) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=12831

Date & Time Title Description Venue
Mon 10th Nov
13:00 - 14:00		 Make your applications count: Breaking down questions These classes are for any student looking for advice on how to prepare for the numerical reasoning tests used during recruitment. Joseph Black Building: C407
Fri 14th Feb
11:00 - 12:00		 Make your applications count: Tips for speed St Andrews Building: 234

Maths Essentials (for any UofG student)

Aimed at Nat 5/GSCE level, this series covers the essential maths skills needed for students who are required to do basic calculations in their studies or future work. This particular course is led by the Maths Adviser.

> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and practice questions) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=46640

Date & Time Title Description Venue
Mon 29th Sep
10:00-11:00		 Fractions, decimals and percentages

This session covers fractions, percentages and decimals.

 Joseph Black Building: C407
Mon 6th Oct
10:00-11:00		 Rearranging Equations This session covers basic algebraic manipulation of equations. Joseph Black Building: C407
Mon 13th Oct
10:00-11:00		 Unit Conversions and Scientific Notation This session covers unit conversions and scientific notation. Joseph Black Building: C407
Mon 20th Oct
10:00-11:00		 Linear relationships This session covers straight lines. Joseph Black Building: C407
Mon 27th Oct
10:00-11:00		 Functions This session covers what a function is and how to evaluate them. Joseph Black Building: C407
Mon 3rd Nov
10:00-11:00		 Powers and Logarithms This session covers powers and logarithms. Joseph Black Building: C407
Mon 10th Nov
10:00-11:00		 Basic Probability This session covers basic probability. Joseph Black Building: C407
Mon 17th Nov
10:00-11:00		 Trigonometry This session covers Pythagoras and SOHCAHTOA. Joseph Black Building: C407
Mon 24th Nov
10:00-11:00		 Quadratics This session covers parabolas. Joseph Black Building: C407

Higher / A Level Maths Refreshers (for any UofG student)

This series covers the maths skills needed for any student who has Higher (or A Level) Maths as a prerequisite for their course. This particular course will be led by the Maths Adviser.

> Moodle page for this series (includes slides and any practice question) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=46897

Date & Time Title Description Venue
Wed 1st Oct
11:00-12:00		 Graphs

This session covers how to relate graphs to real world processes.

 Joseph Black Building: C407
Wed 8th Oct
11:00-12:00		 Algebra This session covers algebraic manipulation, inequalities and simultaneous equations. Joseph Black Building: C407
Wed 15th Oct
11:00-12:00		 Powers and Logarithms This session covers powers and logarithms. Joseph Black Building: C407
Wed 22nd Oct
11:00-12:00		 Straight Lines and Quadratics This session covers straight line and quadratic equations. Joseph Black Building: C407
Wed 29th Oct
11:00-12:00		 Functions This session covers functions including composition and inverses.  Joseph Black Building: C407
Wed 5th Nov
11:00-12:00		 Differentiation  This session covers differentiation, including optimisation. Joseph Black Building: C407
Wed 12th Nov
11:00-12:00		 Integration This session covers the basics of integration. Joseph Black Building: C407
Wed 19th Nov
11:00-12:00		 Trigonometry This session covers trig graphs, identities and how to solve trig equations. Joseph Black Building: C407
Wed 26th Nov
11:00-12:00		 Vectors This session covers the basics of vectors including addition, scalar multiplication and the dot product. Joseph Black Building: C407

Lab Calculation Refresher Sessions

These sessions cover the common calculations needed for lab experiements, such as how to dilute a stock solution to the correct concentration. And don't hesitate to get in touch with the Maths Adviser if you have questions.

> Moodle page for Maths advice (see the life sciences section) - https://moodle.gla.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=140

DateTimeVenueDescription
Mon 29th Sep 11:00-12:00 Joseph Black Building C407

These sessions cover the common calculations needed for lab experiements, such as how to dilute a stock solution to the correct concentration.

The two sessions are the same content.
Fri 3rd Oct 12:00-13:00 Zoom

 

Pre-recorded Classes and Online Materials

These Moodle pages offer a mix of online materials and resources you can work through at your own pace. Some are classes held in the previous semester, which may have recordings available. Check back regularly for updates.

SLD Maths Support Moodle

This Moodle page has a range of maths resources for students from any subject background and level.

SLD Maths Support Moodle

30-minute appointments

With your GUID, you can book a 30-minute maths appointment with one of our advisers using the links below. These are suitable if you only have a few specific questions or if you would just like to chat about maths study skills.

60-minute appointments

With your GUID, you can book a 60-minute maths appointment with one of our advisers using the links below. These are suitable if there is a whole topic you are struggling with, or if you would like to come as a small group.

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Other SLD Advisers

Dr Jenny August

Jenny is the Maths Adviser working within Student Learning Development. She has a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh, and has worked as a postdoctoral researcher in both Germany and Denmark, focussing on abstract algebra and geometry. Throughout this time, she ran mathematics drop-in sessions and tutorials for students from a wide range of subjects. She is currently also the Secretary of the Scottish Maths Support Network, who represent and coordinate development activities between equivalent departments across the country (https://www.scottish-msn.org.uk/).

Teaching Requests

Jenny can provide mathematics support to undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees across all colleges. To find out what teaching she can offer your course, please get in touch by email.

For individual students looking for help, please feel free to come to a drop in or book a one-to-one appointment.

Jenny.August@glasgow.ac.uk 

Room 315
McMillan Reading Room
University Avenue
University of Glasgow

G12 8QQ