Postgraduate taught induction timetable for School of Psychology courses
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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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.
Please see the School Moodle Welcome page for more details and links to online meetings.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
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4-5pm
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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.
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To join this session remotely you will find a joining link on the School of Psychology PGT Moodle Welcome Page
Or join a group streamed session in person at:
Rooms A13/A14, Pope Building, University Park
No 27 on the University Park map (PDF)
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
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1-2.30pm
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Introduction to Students' Union (SU) and Stronger Together – Compulsory Session
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union Officers about what the SU offers and how you can get involved. Everything from being a Course Rep, being in a student society, representing the university in sport, where to get independent advice, creating change on your campus and much more!
Plus
In the Stronger Together session, you will explore tips around becoming part of our community. The goal of the session is to introduce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dignity, and Respect.
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Room A09, ESLC building, University Park
No 54 on the University Park map (PDF)
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3-4pm
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Careers Talk
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Join our careers adviser, to find out what the careers service can do for you and how to make the most of this year.
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Room C17, Pope Building, University Park
No 27 on the University Park map (PDF)
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
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10-11am
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Postgraduate School Welcome Talk
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Welcome meeting with the Head of School, and Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes.
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Room C16, Pope Building, University Park
No 27 on the University Park map (PDF)
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11am-12.30pm
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MSc Psychology Conversion
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Welcome from Course Director.
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Room A1, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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11am-12.30pm
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MSc Developmental Disorders
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Welcome from Course Director.
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Room A17, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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11am-12.30pm
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MSc Computational Neuroscience, Cognition and AI
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Welcome from Course Director.
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Room B37, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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11am-12.30pm
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MSc Psychology Research Methods
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Welcome from Course Director.
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Room A29, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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11am-12.30pm
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MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
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Welcome from Course Director.
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Room A16, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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12.30-1.30pm
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Postgraduate Taught Mixer Session
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This is an optional, social event. Meet other postgraduate taught students/staff in the school.
Pizza lunch provided.
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Social Space, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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2-3.30pm
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The Digital Student
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In this compulsory session, you will explore what is meant by “digital student” and practice some of the key tasks you will need to help you engage with your course.
Students should bring a device if possible.
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Coates Road Auditorium, University Park
No 51 on the University Park map (PDF)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
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10am-3pm
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Research Methods
(Conversion students only)
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An introduction to research methods (compulsory session).
Lunch will be provided.
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Room A20 and A21, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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3-4pm
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Your Introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
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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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To join this session remotely you will find a joining link on the School of Psychology PGT Moodle Welcome Page
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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10am-12 noon
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Wellbeing Drop-in Session
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Drop-in session with our Support and Wellbeing officer. Bring any questions you may regarding health and wellbeing support at the university.
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Room A29, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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Wednesday 4 October
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 4 October
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2-4pm
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International Students Only
Bespoke Session with Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)
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One bespoke session covering British and academic culture, reading and writing in English, speaking, and listening in English.
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Room B3, Life Sciences Building, University Park
No 23 on the University Park map (PDF)
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4.30pm
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International Students Only
Social/ Mixer Event
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This is an optional, social event. Meet other international students/staff in the school.
Pizza lunch provided.
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Social Space, Psychology Building, University Park
No 29 on the University Park map (PDF)
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