Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Induction Timetable
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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.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9–10am
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Opening ceremony
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Welcome to the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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10am–12.30pm
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Meet your personal tutor and tutor group and tour of the Veterinary School
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Get to know your personal tutor and tutor group followed by a tour of the Veterinary School. You can also pick up your clothing and have your ID photo taken
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Atrium, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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12.30–1.30pm
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School lunch
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BBQ with your course mates and academics
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Hive, The Barn, Sutton Bonington Campus
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1.30–2pm
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Overview of school teaching and learning and assessment
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Presented by Kate Cobb, this session covers what you need to know about teaching and assessments on the course
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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2–3pm
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eLearning talk
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Presented by Caroline Watson to explain how you will use online resources during the course. Please bring a laptop
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9am–1pm
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Intro to Radiograph & Palpation Practical
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Your first practical session lead by Emily Whitehead, Jamie Payne & Martha Davies. Please bring your Small Animal Handling Tunic. You will be split into groups for this session.
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A29 and Clinical Skills Centre, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9–10.20am
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Kegworth Surgery - registration with general practitioner (GP) (international only)
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A chance to register with the local doctor’s surgery. Please bring your passport or a copy of photo
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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10.30–11am
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Introduction to EDI
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An overview of equality, diversity and inclusion at the University of Nottingham. Presented by Prof. Jasmeet Kaler
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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11–11.30am
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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11.30am–12 noon
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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12 noon–1pm
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Hog roast
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Lunch hosted by Big Vet Little Vet (BVLV)
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Garden, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am–3pm
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Twycross Zoo trip
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A trip to Twycross Zoo. Pack lunch will be provided. Coaches leave at 10am so please ensure you arrive in plenty of time
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Coach departs from Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–10.30am
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Student welfare and disability liaison officer (DLO)
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Find out more about student welfare and DLO
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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10.30–11.30am
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Consent induction
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Consent training is offered to all first-year students during welcome week.
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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11.30am–12 noon
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Intro to the British Veterinary Association (BVA)
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Find out more about the BVA and details about the free first year membership
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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12 noon–1pm
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Lunch
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Time for a break and to have your lunch
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N/A
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1–1.15pm
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EMS
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TBC
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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1.15–2.15pm
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Introduction to senior tutors
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Get to know the senior tutors on the course
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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2.15–2.45pm
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Introduction to clinical relevance
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An overview of clinical relevance
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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2.45–3.25pm
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Health and safety briefing
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An important session covering health and safety on the course
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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3.30–4pm
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Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Vice President
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Hear from the Vice President of the RCVS, Dr Linda Belton
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A30, Veterinary School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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