Postgraduate research induction timetable for Sociology and Social Policy PhD, Doctor of Public Policy DPP, and Doctor of Public Management DPM
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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Wednesday 27 September 2023
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
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10–11am
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Registration and School Induction
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Welcome and registration. Introduction to the postgraduate research programme and the school with the Head of Postgraduate Research, Dr Elisabetta Zontini.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B47, University Park Campus
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Friday 29 September 2023
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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12 noon–4pm
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ESRC DTP Induction
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Only applicable to ESRC students.
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Engineering and Science Graduate Centre Seminar Room, University Park
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Wednesday 4 October 2023
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 4 October
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10.10–10.25am
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Welcome to the School of Sociology and Social Policy
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A welcome from the Head of Postgraduate Research.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B47, University Park Campus
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10.25–10.50am
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Get to Know Our Research Centres
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Welcome and (re) introduction to the Research Centres – introduction, current research projects/activities and upcoming events.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B47, University Park Campus
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10.50–11am
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Academic Integrity
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A session on academic integrity with Professor Ian Shaw.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B47, University Park Campus
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11–11.15am
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Support and Wellbeing/ Student Services
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A session on Support and Wellbeing and Student Services.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B47, University Park Campus
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11.15–11.25am
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Postgraduate Research Representatives
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A short introduction from your postgraduate research representatives.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B47, University Park Campus
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11.25-11.35am
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Researcher Academy
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Dr Nicola Middleton to give you an introduction to the Researcher Academy at the University.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B47, University Park Campus
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11.35am–12 noon
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Refreshments
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An opportunity to say hello to your fellow postgraduate researchers and staff members.
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Atrium, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus
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12 noon–1pm
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School Research Seminar with Pete Rogers of Nottingham Citizens
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Join us for the first school research seminar of academic year 2023/24, as we have Pete Rogers joining us to present an introduction to community organising and our partnership with Nottingham Citizens.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B47, University Park Campus or join the session online
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Thursday 5 October 2023
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 5 October
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1–3pm
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Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Manuscript Development Workshop
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Dr Justin Ellis, from Newcastle School of Law and Justice, to present a workshop to our students on writing a journal article and/or thesis chapter.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B55, University Park Campus
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Wednesday 11 October 2023
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 10 October
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10–11am
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Researcher Academy
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An online introduction and welcome to the Researcher Academy.
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Book your place
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