Nutritional Science induction timetable

11-11.30am

Welcome to the Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics (for Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Science and Food Production Management)

Compulsory for all students

A03 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus

12-1pm

Lunchtime BBQ for Postgraduate students.

Outside the Barn entrance area, Sutton Bonington Campus

1-1.45pm

Introduction to MSc Nutritional Sciences (meet the course director) Compulsory

Meet with your Course Director Dr Lisa Coneyworth

B06 North Lab Building, Sutton Bonington Campus

2-2.45pm

Welcome to Biosciences – starting your postgraduate journey

Compulsory for all students

Meet the Head of School, Director of Education & Student Experience and our Senior Tutor.

B01/02 Gateway

Sutton Bonington Campus

3.00-3.45pm

Introduction to University support, health and wellbeing

Compulsory for all students

Meet your key contacts for the chaplaincy, welfare and disability services

B01/02 Gateway

Sutton Bonington Campus

4-5pm

Your IT Essentials (IT Induction) - ONLINE

Compulsory for all students

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.

Online via Teams - follow this link:

https://bit.ly/3NUK93X

10-10.45am

Strong Together!

Hosted by Sean May

Compulsory for all students

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University. 

Learn about our diverse student community and how you can support each other.

A33 Food Sciences Building, Sutton Bonington Campus

11-11.45am

Welcome to Students Union and The Guild

Compulsory for all students

An introduction to the Students Union, The Guild at Sutton Bonington and how you can get involved

A46, Committee Room, Main Building, Sutton Bonington Campus

12-12.30pm

Question Time (optional)

Have a question? Can’t find the answer? Our staff are ready to help you

Online via Teams - follow this link:

https://tinyurl.com/yck3s28v

4.30-5.15pm

Researcher in the spotlight 

Speaker: Tim Parr 

Find out about how Biosciences research is finding solutions for real world issues. 

Topic - Protein diversification - creepy crawlies, bugs and other tasty delights.

A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

9-9.40am

Doctors' surgery information 

(UK resident students) 

Compulsory for all students living on Sutton Bonington Campus 

UK resident students should attend the session 9-9.40am

Find out about the local Doctors surgery and how to register with the surgery.

A30 Vets School Sutton Bonington Campus

9.40-10.20am

Doctors' surgery information

(International students) 

Compulsory for all students living on Sutton Bonington Campus 

International students should attend the session 9.40-10.20am with their passport.

Find out about the local Doctors surgery and how to register with the surgery.

A30 Vets School Sutton Bonington Campus

11-12pm

Consent Session - Let's be Clear on Consent

Compulsory

The workshop is an interactive face-to-face session

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.

A33, Food Sciences Building, Sutton Bonington Campus

12-1pm

Procrastination, perfectionism, and managing your time

Understanding and addressing procrastination.

How perfectionism influences working habits.

Tools for long, medium, and short-term planning

Setting SMART goals.

Working with high and low focus times.

Online via Teams - follow this link:

 
Click here to join the meeting

1-5pm

Student Union Welcome Fair

(Recommended)

Discover student clubs and societies on offer. This is your opportunity to register your interest and join clubs and societies based at Sutton Bonington Campus

Sports Centre, Sutton Bonington Campus

12-12.30pm

Question Time (optional)

Have a question? Can’t find the answer? Our staff are ready to help you

Online via Teams - follow this link:

https://tinyurl.com/yck3s28v

1-2pm

Superlab!

Compulsory

Laboratory taster session

Peter Buttery Lab, North Laboratory, Sutton Bonington Campus

3-4pm

Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries - ONLINE

Compulsory for all students

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.

Online via Teams - follow this link:

https://bit.ly/44JthUl

10am-12pm

Welcome to MSc Nutritional Science

Compulsory

B06 North Lab Building, Sutton Bonington Campus

1-3pm

Course Activities

Compulsory

Being a Registered Nutritionist

B13 Main Building, Sutton Bonington Campus

3-4.30pm

Divisional Social

Come and join the Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics for some informal socialising and games in the Arboretum, SB Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for new students and returning students from across the Division as welcome week comes to an end.

You are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks and you may wish to bring a blanket to sit on as this is a grassy area.

This event is weather permitting.

Meet at Bandstand, Sutton Bonington Campus