Agricultural Sciences BSc induction timetable
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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Monday 25 September
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10-10.45am
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Welcome to Biosciences - starting your university journey.
Compulsory for all students
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Meet the Head of School, Director of Education & Student Experience and our Senior Tutor.
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A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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11.00-11.30am
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Welcome to Students Union and The Guild
Compulsory for all students
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An introduction to the Students Union, The Guild at Sutton Bonington and how you can get involved
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A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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11.45am-12.30pm
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Introduction to University support, health and wellbeing
Compulsory for all students
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Meet your key contacts for the chaplaincy, welfare and disability services
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A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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1-2pm
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Lunchtime BBQ for 1st year students.
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Outside the Barn entrance area, Sutton Bonington Campus
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2-3.30pm
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Welcome Talk – Introduction to BSc Agriculture Degrees
Introduction to Problem Based Learning (PBL) activities
Compulsory for all Agriculture Students
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An Introduction to the course, Questions & Answers.
Interactive group session
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B13 Main Building, Sutton Bonington Campus
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4-5pm
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Your IT Essentials (IT Induction) - ONLINE
Compulsory for all students
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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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Online via Teams - follow this link:
https://bit.ly/3NUK93X
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Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30-11am
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PBL – soil sampling
Compulsory for all Agriculture Students
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(Indoor) Introduction to the UoN Farm
(Farm Demonstration Centre)
(Outdoor) Interactive group session – soil sampling at UoN Farm
(Indoor) Interactive group session – soil analysis
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Meet at the Bandstand
Farm Demonstration Centre
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11am-12pm
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Academic Communication
Hosted by Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)
Compulsory for all students
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them
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Online via Teams - follow this link:
https://bit.ly/437uPqw
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12-12.30pm
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Question Time (optional)
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Have a question? Can’t find the answer? Our staff and Student Ambassadors are ready to help you
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Online via Teams - follow this link:
https://tinyurl.com/3scwbvda
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12.30-1.30
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Consent Session - Let's be Clear on Consent
Compulsory
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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.
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A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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3-4pm
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Superlab!
Compulsory for all Agriculture Students
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Laboratory taster session
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Peter Buttery Lab, North Laboratory, Sutton Bonington Campus
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4.30-5.15pm
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Researcher in the spotlight
Speaker: Tim Parr
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Find out about how Biosciences research is finding solutions for real world issues.
Today’s topic - alternative proteins- creepy crawlies, bugs and other tasty delights.
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A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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10am-3pm
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Free time
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Time set aside to visit the Welcome Fair at University Park or do any tasks you need to do.
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Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9-9.40am
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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
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Find out about the local Doctors surgery and how to register with the surgery.
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A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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9.40-10.20am
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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.
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Find out about the local Doctors surgery and how to register with the surgery.
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A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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11-1pm
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PBL – water sampling
Compulsory for all Agriculture Students
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(Outdoor) Interactive group session – River walk, and water sampling
(Indoor) Interactive group session – water analysis
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Meet at the Bandstand
Farm Demonstration Centre
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1-5pm
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Student Union Welcome Fair on Sutton Bonington Campus
(Recommended)
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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
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Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, Sutton Bonington Campus
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Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Academic Essentials
Hosted by Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)
Compulsory for all students
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This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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Online via Teams - follow this link:
https://bit.ly/439hMol
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11.30-12.30pm
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Strong Together!
Hosted by Sean May
Compulsory for all students
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An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University.
Learn about our diverse student community and how you can support each other.
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A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus
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12.30-1pm
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Question Time (optional)
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Have a question? Can’t find the answer? Our staff are ready to help you
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Online via Teams - follow this link:
https://tinyurl.com/3scwbvda
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1-2pm
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PBL – final session
Compulsory for all Agriculture Students
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Interactive group session
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A46, Committee Room, Main Buidling, Sutton Bonington Campus
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2-3pm
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1-1 personal tutor meeting
Compulsory for all students
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1-1 meeting providing opportunity to share any confidential information with your tutor.
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Your tutor will contact you via email with your 15-minute slot and where to meet on campus.
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4.30-5pm
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries - ONLINE
Compulsory for all students
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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 via Teams - follow this link:
https://bit.ly/3pO1DH2
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Friday 29 September
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10am – 1pm
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Meet other 1st year students to collaborate and solve a problem and make a short poster presentation.
Hosted by Judith Wayte
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Together with other Year 1 students you will hear about some of the problems and challenges Bio scientists are collaborating to solve.
This session gives you an opportunity to meet other Year 1 students, to collaborate with each other and solve a problem and create a poster presentation.
Prizes for the best groups, come along and make new friends in a relaxed atmosphere.
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A17, Plant Science, Sutton Bonington Campus
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