PhD and MRes induction timetable for the Department of Theology and Religious Studies
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our department and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- our academic staff
- all the resources and support available to you at the University of Nottingham
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
Save this page to your favourites, and check back regularly as timetables can change
University card
Find out when and where you can collect your card.
Unsure about your timetable?
If you are missing any information, or have any questions about your timetable email us.
Session locations
The building number is included for in-person sessions. This is to help you find the location on the University Park campus map. You can also look for the locations on the University of Nottingham AccessAble guide to find accessibility information.
Some sessions will take place online. Find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
Participation levels
Each event lists the level of interaction. This includes:
- No interaction: an information session with no questions asked of the audience. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Some voluntary interaction: an information session with very limited (voluntary) participation. The speaker may ask questions or invite you to ask questions on a voluntary basis. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Active voluntary interaction: an interactive session, where the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: A social/informal event aimed to help you get to know your peers and/or different services/groups from around the university.
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.
Monday 25 September
No department acticities scheduled.
Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
|
10 to 11am
|
Your introduction to University of Nottingham libraries
MRes students only
|
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.
Some voluntary interaction.
|
Arts (English and Humanities) masters students library welcome
The link will take you to a list of master’s library welcome sessions on Microsoft Teams. Scroll through the list to find the session above. Click the session, then click ‘Join’ at the scheduled start time
|
|
11 to 11.45am
|
Your IT essentials (IT induction and email like a boss)
MRes students only
|
Discover all about the IT services available to help you with your studies - getting connected, access software and apps and staying safe online.
This induction lasts 45 minutes to one hour and will be recorded. You can ask any follow-up questions at our Smart Bar service. Check the help and support page for more information.
Some voluntary interaction.
|
Microsoft Teams (online)
Join the session
|
|
2 to 3pm
|
Being part of an academic community
MRes students only
|
In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate master’s by research student.
More information about the session.
Some voluntary interaction.
|
Microsoft Teams (online)
Join the session
|
Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
|
12.15 to 1.15pm
|
Introduction to course/department
PhD and MRes
|
This session will provide you with essential information about your course, welcome you to the department and introduce you to key staff.
Some voluntary interaction.
|
In person: Room C10, Humanities Building (no.55 on campus map).
If you are a distance learning student, or are unable to attend in person, please email Conor Cunningham to arrange a meeting.
|
|
1.15 to 2.15pm
|
Returners' meeting and online coffee session
|
Virtual coffee session for all postgraduate research students.
Social interaction.
|
Microsoft Teams (online)
Join the session
|
Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
|
9 to 10am
|
Welcome to your Students’ Union (SU)
|
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!
Some voluntary interaction.
|
Microsoft Teams
Join the session
|
|
2.30 to 3.30pm
|
Introduction to postgraduate study in the School of Humanities
MRes students only
|
A welcome talk from the director of postgraduate teaching. The school welfare officer will also give an overview of welfare support in the university.
Some voluntary interaction.
|
In-person or online.
In-person: Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
Online: join the session
|
Friday 29 September
Welcome activities for Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
|
1 to 2pm
|
Career planning for master’s students
MRes students only
|
This session is designed to introduce you to the services and support available from the Careers and Employability Service to help you make the most of your master’s study.
Some voluntary interaction.
|
In-person or online.
In-person: Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
Online: join the session
|
Online: Being Part of an Academic Community for Arts postgraduate taught and MRes Students - with the Learning Development Team
Being a postgraduate taught student can sometimes feel a bit like being in limbo: you are not an undergraduate, and usually only have one year to become part of the university and complete your course! So how can you feel part of the academic community you are studying in? In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master's by research student.
Key content:
- Structure and function of the university
- Shape of the university year for postgraduate students
- Engaging with schools including through conference events
- ‘Imposter phenomenon’