Postgraduate taught induction timetable

10-11am 

Postgraduate Welcome Gathering 

A social arrival to mingle and meet other PGT students before the welcome talk.  

(Jubilee Campus) 

Computer Science –

Atrium & Room A07 

11am-12pm 

Introduction to the School of Computer Science 

A welcome talk delivered on key points for the MSc students, including dissertations and other projects. 

(Jubilee Campus) 

Exchange Building – 

Room D.LT3 

2-3pm 

MSc Human-Computer Interaction Welcome (HCI MSc only) 

An additional briefing with key information for students on the HCI programme. 

(Jubilee Campus) 

Exchange Building –

Room C.LT3

4-5pm 

Your IT essentials (IT induction and Email like a boss) 

Discover the IT services available to assist you with your studies, getting connected, software and apps and staying safe online. You can ask any questions at our virtual drop-in sessions or Smart Bar – check help and support for more information. 

Online

Link: https://bit.ly/3NUK93X

Asynchronous link: TBC

11am-12pm 

Module choice: MSc Computer Science (students without a degree in CS) 

Guidance and information for MSc Computer Science students without a prior degree in CS 

(Jubilee Campus) Exchange Building – 

Room C.LT2 

12-1pm 

Module choice: MSc Computer Science (students with a degree in CS) 

Guidance and information for MSc Computer Science students with a prior degree in CS 

(Jubilee Campus) Exchange Building – 

Room C.LT2 

2-3pm 

Module choice: MSc Data Science 

Guidance and information for MSc Data Science students only 

(Jubilee Campus) Exchange Building – 

Room C.LT2 

3-4pm 

Module choice: MSc Human-Computer Interaction 

Guidance and information for MSc Human-Computer Interaction students only 

(Jubilee Campus) Exchange Building – 

Room C.LT2 

4-5pm 

Module choice: MSc Cyber Physical Systems 

Guidance and information for MSc Cyber Physical Systems students only 

(Jubilee Campus) Exchange Building – 

Room C.LT2 

9-10am 

Introduction to our CS Systems (Session A) 

An introduction to the technology students are expected to use to study during their MSc in the School of Computer Science. Refer to Moodle for which session to go to. 

(Jubilee Campus) Computer Science –

Room A32

10-11am 

Introduction to our CS Systems (Session B) 

An introduction to the technology students are expected to use to study during their MSc in the School of Computer Science. Refer to Moodle for which session to go to. 

(Jubilee Campus) Computer Science –

Room A32

11am-12noon

Introduction to our CS Systems (Session C) 

An introduction to the technology students are expected to use to study during their MSc in the School of Computer Science. Refer to Moodle for which session to go to. 

(Jubilee Campus) Computer Science –

Room A32

2-3pm

CELE - Academic Essentials 

Run by the CELE team, this session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality. 

Online

Link: 

https://bit.ly/3oexzn8

3-4pm

CELE - British and academic culture (International students only)

Run by the CELE team, this session is aimed at giving advice to international students about studying in the UK.

Online

Link: https://bit.ly/41QJuW2

9am-5pm 

(30 minutes slot for each student) 

Meet your Personal Tutor 

You will be allocated a specific slot via email or Moodle, to meet your personal tutor once they have been allocated. 

(Jubilee Campus) 

Computer Science Building 

11am-12pm 

CELE - Speaking and Listening in English (International students only)

Run by the CELE team, this session is aimed at students where English is not their first language. 

Online

Link: 

https://bit.ly/3Ipt6Vw

1-2pm 

Postgraduate Study Skills Lecture 

A lecture on how best to study during your MSc 

(Jubilee Campus) Exchange Building – Room D.LT3 

2-3pm 

Careers Event 

Find out how best to use the Careers Service in your final years. 

(Jubilee Campus) Exchange Building – Room D.LT3 

3-4pm 

Library Induction for Postgraduate students (plus Postgraduate Taught Support Programme) 

A virtual introduction to the University's libraries and library services, for all new postgraduate taught students in the Faculty of Science. 

Online

Link:

https://bit.ly/44JthUl

Asynchronous Link: 

https://xerte.nottingham.ac.uk/play_24360

9am-5pm 

(30 mins) 

Meet your Personal Tutor 

You will be allocated a specific slot via email or Moodle, to meet your personal tutor once they have been allocated. 

(Jubilee Campus) Computer Science Building 

11am-12pm

CELE - Academic Communication

This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.  

Online

Link: 

https://bit.ly/45goVVJ

12-12.30pm

CELE - Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills

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.

Online

Link: 

https://bit.ly/3Ml0opT

1-2pm 

CELE - Reading and Writing in English (International students only)

Run by the CELE team, this session is aimed at students where English is not their first language. 

Online

Link: 

https://bit.ly/3BItlHI

4-6pm      

International PGT & PGR students - Welcome Reception

An informal welcome event for new international and UK students new to Nottingham and the university. The event will comprise a short formal part on the life at Nottingham and UoN, followed by an opportunity to meet and engage with fellow students and staff over some drinks and light food.

Nottingham City Centre, Ticketing mandatory Eventbrite link