BSc and MSci Plant Biology 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
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10.30–11.30am
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Welcome to Plant Biology
Compulsory
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Meet the Course Lead
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A35 Life Sciences Building, University Park
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12–1pm
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Welcome to the School of Biosciences
Compulsory
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Introduction to the School of Biosciences
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B3 Life Sciences Building, University Park
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2–3pm
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Course activities
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Time to meet your peers and be introduced to your core activities
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C24 Coates Building, University Park
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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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10– 10.30am
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Course catch up
Compulsory
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Details of your lab groups and Wednesday’s trip
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Online via teams
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11.30am–1pm
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Lab induction
Compulsory
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Learn about the safety rules in our teaching labs and get an introduction to microscopy
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Life Sciences Building Laboratories
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2–4pm
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Personal tutor introduction
Compulsory
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Meet your tutor and fellow tutees.
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Your personal tutor will contact you with details for your tutor group, University Park Campus.
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2–3pm
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Q&A drop-in session (optional)
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Drop-in sessions available via teams, got a question or a worry? Don’t panic, staff will be available to chat and help out
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Online via MS Teams
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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
Online via Teams - follow this link:
https://tinyurl.com/3cj6pkfk
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Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.45-3pm
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Trip to Wollaton Hall
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Visit to Wollaton Hall including ‘bring your own’ picnic
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9.45am meet at Monica Partridge Building, University Park, then walk to Wollaton Hall
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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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1-3pm
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Group Activities
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A chance for you to meet the rest of your cohort
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C11, C12, C15 and D04 Monica Partridge Building, University Park
You will be advised of which room to attend nearer the time
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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
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Q & A Drop-in session
with Course Director
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Pop in and ask any questions.
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C04 Physics Building, University Park Campus
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11am-12pm
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Welfare drop-in session
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If you have any concerns or feel you might need support with something, drop in .
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C04 Physics Building, University Park Campus
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12-1pm
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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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C04 Physics Building, University Park Campus
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