STARMAST: creating accessible online maths and stats resources
Many traditional forms of mathematics and statistics resources can be inaccessible for students; both contextually (for example, in the use of language, structure, content) and technically (small writing in textbooks, insufficient diagrams, pdfs that cannot be screen-read). This problem is significantly exacerbated in the case of students who study mathematics or statistics as a service subject to their main area of study.
The main aim of this project is to continue the creation and curation of approachable and inclusive and technically accessible online learning resources in a wide range of mathematical and statistical topics, available for students of all backgrounds and at any level. These resources are hosted on a bespoke, publicly available and free-to-use website (), which is
If you are interested in creating resources, then your work on the project includes:
- writing at least one written study guide on a specific topic in mathematics or statistics, with a question and answer sheet;
- optional creation of other supplementary materials such as (but not limited to): fact sheets, formula sheets and proof sheets, interactive elements including apps and calculators, audio and video materials, general interest articles and posters.
You could also be involved in the project without creating resources! Previous non-creation work on the project has included (but is not limited to):
- website development and management;
- graphical design, including developing and ensuring a consistent branding for our resources;
- high-quality audio/video production;
- marketing to the public via social media and other means;
- ensuring accessibility and appropriate language throughout the resources.
It’s important to recognise that everyone has their own background and experiences with these subjects (both good and bad!), and these experiences are invaluable in understanding exactly how to tailor these resources to any learner. We would love to use these experiences to make sure our resources are the best they can possibly be. You can be as ambitious as they want to be in developing resources for the website - all ideas are welcome!
This is a unique opportunity for mathematical and statistical resources to be ‘written by students for students’, where this work is now having a real impact across the University and beyond.
Please note that this project will benefit from a period of Educational Development Leave in S2 of 2026/27, meaning that the usual student capacity of the project will be increased for this semester.