Postgraduate taught induction timetable for MA International Social Policy (MAISP), Masters of Public Administration (MPA), MA Public Policy (MAPP), and MA Social Science Research (MSSR)
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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Please note that some sessions are split by cohorts. Please check the bolded print in the Activity column for each event that lists the programmes the event is for.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
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10am–12 noon
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Welcome and Get to Know Your Teaching Team
- MA Public Administration
- MA Public Policy
- MA International Social Policy
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Your teaching team will introduce themselves, say a few words about their teaching/research interests, and identifying key topics.
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Chemistry Building, X1, University Park Campus
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10am–12 noon
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Welcome and Get to Know Your Teaching Team
- MA Social Science Research
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Your teaching team will introduce themselves, say a few words about their teaching/research interests.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A100, University Park Campus
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12 noon-1pm
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Lunch
All programmes
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Get to know other MA students in the school and meet academic members of staff over lunch.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B62, University Park Campus
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30–10am
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Welcome to the School of Sociology and Social Policy
All programmes
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A welcome from the Head of School and the Director of Education Student Experience.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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4.30–5.30pm
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Your Introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
All programmes
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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 meeting using Microsoft Teams.
This link will take you to our Library Welcome channels. Select ‘Social Sciences Masters Students: Library Welcome’ and click on ‘Join’.
Join the meeting
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
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9–11am
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Studying in the School
- MA Public Administration
- MA Public Policy
- MA International Social Policy
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An overview of your programme, academic regulations and how you will learn – and information about student services.
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Pope Building, A13, University Park Campus
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11am–12 noon
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Induction Lecture
- MA Social Science Research
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Introductory lectures to start engaging with the programme topics.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B18, University Park Campus
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11.30am–12.30pm
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Induction Lecture
- MA Public Administration
- MA Public Policy
- MA International Social Policy
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Introductory lectures to start engaging with the programme topics. (You will be assigned a task at the end of each lecture).
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Chemistry Building, X2, University Park Campus
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2-3pm
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Meet your Tutors and Fellow Students
- MA Public Administration
- MA Public Policy
- MA International Social Policy
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A small-group meeting to get to know your fellow students and tutors.
Different times (you will receive a message to confirm when and where your group will meet).
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Law and Social Sciences Building (Rooms: C102, A100, A1, B18), University Park Campus
Monica Partridge Building (Rooms: D05, E02, D09, D06, D10, D11, D12), University Park Campus
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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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Join online session
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