Nutrition 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, welfareand 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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2-2.30pm
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Welcome to the Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
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A03 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus
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2.45 - 3.30pm
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Introduction to BSc Nutrition
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B07 North Lab 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
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12-2pm
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Nutrition: Tea & scones on the lawn.
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Join your Course Director, Jemma Orr and meet your BSc Nutrition classmates.
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Meet on steps in front of Trent Building (University Park Campus)
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3-4pm
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Superlab!
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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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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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“Cook-off & Mocktails!”
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Join your lecturers for a “cook off” and mocktail making
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A19, Diet Lab, North Lab Building, Sutton Bonington Campus
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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 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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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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