BSc Food Science, Food Science and Nutrition induction timetable

10-10.45am

Welcome to Biosciences - starting your university journey

Compulsory for all students 

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

A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

11-11.30am

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

A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

11.45am-12.30pm

Introduction to University support, health and wellbeing

Compulsory for all students

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

A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

1-2pm

Lunchtime BBQ for 1st year students.

Outside the Barn entrance area, Sutton Bonington Campus

2-3pm

Welcome to the Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

A03 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus

2.45 - 3.30pm

Introduction to your Course and Team Building Activity

B06, North Lab Building, 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

10.30-11.30am

Personal tutor introduction

Compulsory for all students

Meet your tutor and fellow tutees.

Your tutor will contact you via email with your 30-minute slot and where to meet on campus.

12-12.30pm

Question Time (optional)

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

Online via Teams - follow this link:

https://tinyurl.com/3scwbvda

12.30-1.30

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.

A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

3-4pm

Superlab! 

Compulsory

Laboratory taster session

Peter Buttery Lab, North Laboratory, Sutton Bonington Campus

4.30-5.15pm

Researcher in the spotlight 

Speaker: Tim Parr 

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.

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 Vet 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 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

10.30am-2pm

Food Sciences Bake off followed by walk & picnic lunch.

Time to get creative scientifically with our cake challenge!

Bring a packed lunch and sensible shoes for a picnic lunch in SB (weather permitting).

Food Processing Facility, Brewing and Bioenergy Building, Sutton Bonington Campus

1-5pm

Student Union Welcome Fair at Sutton Bonington Campus

(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

Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, Sutton Bonington Campus

10-11am

Academic Essentials 

Hosted by Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)

Compulsory for all students

This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.

Online via Teams - follow this link:

https://bit.ly/439hMol

11.30-12.30pm

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.

A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

12.30-1pm

Question Time (optional)

Have a question? Can’t find the answer?

Our staff and Student Ambassadors are ready to help you.

Online via Teams - follow this link:

https://tinyurl.com/3scwbvda

2-3pm

1-1 personal tutor meeting

Compulsory for all students

1-1 meeting providing opportunity to share any confidential information with your tutor.

Your tutor will contact you via email with your 15-minute slot and where to meet on campus.

4.30-5pm

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/3pO1DH2

10am – 1pm

Meet other 1st year students to collaborate and solve a problem and make a short poster presentation.

Hosted by Judith Wayte

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.

A17, Plant Science, 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