Postgraduate taught induction timetable
Department of Civil Engineering - PGT
- MSc Civil Engineering (H293)
- MSc Structural Engineering (H212)
- MSc Civil Engineering and Management (3E08)
We are very happy to welcome you to the Department of Civil Engineering. We look forward to seeing you for the Welcome Week, which commences on Monday 25 September.
Below you will find your induction timetable. You may find the University Map useful in helping you find your way around. Some of the Welcome sessions are being delivered online through Microsoft Teams. You will be notified by email when these joining links are available on the Civil Student Community and Handbook Moodle page.
If you have any queries or concerns then please get in touch on emailing EZ-CivilEng@nottingham.ac.uk
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce you to your school and course. It's important that you attend each induction activity to give you the best start to the year.
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Monday 25 September
Welcome activities on Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10.30-11.30am
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MSc Departmental Welcome for MSc students
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Welcome to the course MSc Advanced Civil, MSc Advanced Structures, MSc Civil Engineering and Management from Head of Department Prof Glenn McDowell and MSc leads, Prof Alec Marshall, Dr Panos Psimoulis, and Dr Algan Tezel.
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A17 Pope Building
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11.30-12.30pm
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Welcome to the course:
MSc Advanced Civil, MSc Advanced Structures, MSc Civil Engineering and Management
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MSc Course overview
Prof Alec Marshall (MSc Civil), Dr Panos Psimoulis (MSc Structures), and Dr Algan Tezel (MSc Civil Engineering and Management).
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MSc Civil Students:
A17 Pope Building
MSc Structures Students:
A15 Pope Building
MSc Civil Engineering and Management Students:
A24 Pope Building
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2-5pm
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MSc Student Academic Skills
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The Student Academic Skills Team (SAS) Will run three separate optional online sessions for all PGT students in the faculty: Transition to University (2-3pm), Time management (3-4pm), and Expressing criticality and argument in academic writing (4- 5pm).
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Online via MS Teams
Check the Civil Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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All Day
10-4pm
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Students' Union (SU) Welcome Fair
All new students
(runs on both Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 Sept)
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Drop into the SU Welcome Fair whenever you get a free moment. Opportunity for students to engage with Students' Union and some of the welcome activities at the university to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Optional session:
CELE Academic Essentials 01
(all new students)
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This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the Civil Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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All Day
10-3pm
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SU - Welcome Fair
All new students
(runs on both Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 Sept)
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Drop into the SU Welcome Fair whenever you get a free moment. Opportunity for students to engage with Students' Union and some of the welcome activities at the university to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
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12-12.30pm
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Optional session:
CELE Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills 03
(all new students)
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This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support ALACS offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the Civil Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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2-3pm
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Your IT essentials (IT Induction)
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Discover all about the IT services available to assist you with your studies, getting connected, accessing software and apps and staying safe online. You can ask any follow-on questions at our Smart Bar service on-campus and online – check the help and support page for more information Recording available after session for students with clashes.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the Civil Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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3-4pm
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Meet with Supervisor and Tour of Department including PGT Hub
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MSc students should meet with their Supervisors (personal tutors) and tour the PGT hub and department facilities.
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C01 Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC) & PGT Hub
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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All Day 10-4pm
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SU Discover Nottingham
All new students
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A chance for students to find out what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the University of Nottingham and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses and student life.
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Welcome village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
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11.30-12.30pm
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
All new Faculty of Engineering PGT students
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Join our friendly Library staff for an online session that will explain how to get started with your libraries and how we can help you to achieve your study goals.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the Civil Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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1-1.30pm
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Introduction to the SU
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Find out what the Students' Union has to offer and the various clubs and activities you could get involved with at Nottingham University.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the Civil Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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4-5pm
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Open-Source Assistive Devices (OPAD)- Optional session
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Open to all new Faculty of Engineering students as an option to learn about OPAD.
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B01 Engineering Science Learning Centre
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities on Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Optional session:
CELE Academic Essentials 07
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Led by The Centre for English Language Education (CELE) this session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the Civil Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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12-1pm
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Health and Safety Talk and (mandatory session)
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Compulsory for all new students in Civil Engineering. Students are required to attend this talk and need to arrive at the stated arrival time 12pm.
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Coates Rd Auditorium, University Park (H&S talk)
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3-3.30pm
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Optional session:
CELE Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills 07
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This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support that Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the Civil Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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All Day 10-4pm
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SU Discover Nottingham Fair (runs on both Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 Sept)
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A chance for students to find out what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the University of Nottingham and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses and student life.
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Welcome village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities on Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11-12.30pm
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MSc Departmental
Welcome for late arrivals:
MSc Advanced Civil Engineering, MSc Advanced Structural Engineering, MSc Civil Engineering and Management
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Welcome to the course MSc Advanced Civil, MSc Advanced Structures, MSc Civil Engineering and Management from Head of Department Prof Glenn McDowell and MSc leads, Prof Alec Marshall, Dr Panos Psimoulis, and Dr Algan Tezel.
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A15 Pope Building
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12.30-2pm
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Social Lunch (MSc staff and all MSc students)
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An event to welcome new students to the faculty with an opportunity to speak and meet with MSc staff.
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PGT Hub, Coates C01
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Additional Welcome Week events: Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
For more information on when you arrive, find out everything you need to do when you get here.