Undergraduate induction timetable in 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.
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Joint honours students
If you are studying in two separate schools or departments, please visit the joint honours webpage, where you will find links to your other school/department's schedule.
University card
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Unsure about your timetable?
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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
Welcome activities for Monday 25 September
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If you cannot attend workshops on this day due to the Jewish holiday, recordings and/or information will available on the department community hub.
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10 to 11am
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How to win at being a student
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Designed using feedback from our current students and empirical research, this session covers how to get the best possible start at university and our 5 rules to win.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room C17, Pope Building (no.27 on campus map)
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1 to 2pm
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Introduction to the department
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This session, led by Head of Department Jon Hoover, will provide you with essential information about your course, welcome you to the department and introduce you to key staff.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Sir Clive Grainger A42 (16 on Campus map)
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2 to 2.30pm
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Meet with personal tutors
For students on the following courses:
- Theology and Religious Studies (TRS)
- Religion, Culture and Ethics (RCE)
- Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE)
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Meet with your personal tutor and other members of your tutor group.
Active voluntary interaction.
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Sir Clive Grainger A42 (16 on Campus map)
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2.30 to 4pm
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Introduction to the course
For students on the following courses:
- Theology and Religious Studies (TRS)
- Religion, Culture and Ethics (RCE)
- Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE)
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Find out information about the structure of your course.
Some voluntary interaction.
Please note: Joint honours ‘Philosophy and Theology’ students are expected to attend the session on Tuesday at 4pm.
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Sir Clive Grainger A41 (16 on campus map)
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 26 September
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10am to 12pm
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What is Theology and Religious Studies (TRS)? Promises and perils
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Discussion on studying TRS at university. What could possibly go wrong? And what could go right?
Active voluntary interaction.
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Room C14, Monica Partridge Building (no.62 on campus map)
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12 to 2pm
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Personal tutor meetings
For students on the following courses:
- Theology and Religious Studies (TRS)
- Religion, Culture and Ethics (RCE)
- Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE)
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Meet with your personal tutor to discuss module choice, course clarifications.
Active voluntary interaction.
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Personal tutor’s office (details on the Theology and Religious Studies Moodle Community Hub)
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4 to 4.30pm
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Introduction to the course for joint honours ‘Philosophy and Theology’ students
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This session will provide you with essential information about your course, welcome you to the department and introduce you to key staff.
For joint honours ‘Philosophy and Theology’ students only.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A22, Humanities Building (no.55 on campus map)
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
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9 to 10am
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Understanding your learning characteristics for university.
Repeated at 11am to 12pm
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Everyone learns differently. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
More information about this session.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Microsoft Teams (online)
Join the 9am session
Join the 11am session
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10am to 12pm
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Optional personal tutor meetings.
For students on the following courses:
- Theology and Religious Studies (TRS)
- Religion, Culture and Ethics (RCE)
- Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE)
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Meet with your personal tutor to discuss module choice, course clarifications, if more time is needed after Tuesday’s meeting.
Active voluntary interaction.
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Tutor’s office
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1.30 to 2.30pm
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What can peer mentoring offer? Meet your mentor
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Your peer mentor will meet with you during this time to talk about what peer mentoring can offer you, settling into university and any questions you may have whilst enjoying refreshments.
Social interaction.
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Room A03, Monica Partridge Building (no. 62 on campus map)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
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9 to 10am
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Welcome to your Students’ Union (SU)
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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!
Some voluntary interaction.
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Microsoft Teams
Join the session
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1 to 2pm
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Your IT essentials
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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.
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Microsoft Teams
Join the session
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3.30 to 5pm
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Putting the University of Nottingham libraries to work for you in Theology and Religious Studies
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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.
You will also receive information from your department about how to use libraries as a Theology and Religious Studies student.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room LG11, Trent Building (no.11 on campus map)
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities for Friday 29 September
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10.30 to 11am
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What support is available for me at Nottingham?
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A discussion with your student support and wellbeing officer, and senior tutor (Jon Robson) on welfare and accessing support at the university.
You can submit questions in advance using the What support is available for me at Nottingham? Q&A form
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A03, Monica Partridge Building (no.62 on campus map)
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11am- 1pm
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Exploring religion on campus: visit to Oasis chaplaincy and lunch
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Talk by the head of the University chaplaincy on religious diversity and the function of chaplains in a secular university. Please bring a packed lunch.
Some voluntary interaction and social interaction.
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Room A36, Portland Building (no.15 on campus map)
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2 to 3pm
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Let’s be clear on consent
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Developed in collaboration with current students, consent training will be offered to all first-year students at the beginning of the 2023 academic year. The workshop is an interactive face-to-face session to explore; Why is consent important? What is it? What does it look like? and how can we contribute to a positive and safe university community?
Please be aware that in the workshop we will be discussing sensitive issues relating to consent and sexual violence. This will connect to the lived experience of some students who are joining the university. Please feel supported to choose not to attend the workshop if this is not right/appropriate for you. Please be aware that you can access support if you are affected by these issues from your Support and Wellbeing Team or by contacting us via Report and Support.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A01, Highfield House (no.10 on campus map)
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4.05 to 5pm
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University Park Campus Tour
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Discover more about University Park Campus with student tour guides from the Faculty of Arts!
Other tours will run on Thursday and Friday (see eventbrite link).
Sign up with Eventbrite.
Active voluntary interaction
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Meet on the grass outside the Monica Partridge Building Level B Entrance (no.62 on campus map)
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Online: Understanding your Learning Characteristics for Arts Undergraduates - with the Learning Development Team
Everyone learns differently. As you embark on your university journey at the University of Nottingham, having an understanding of your learning characteristics is a must. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
Key content:
- How understanding metacognition supports learning
- ‘What kind of learner am I?’
- Processing speed and why there is no ‘normal’
- Attention and focus during your studies
- Time management strategies to explore