Postgraduate taught induction timetable
Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
MSc Students
- MSc Chemical Engineering (H804)
- MSc Environmental Engineering (H80C)
- MSc Food Process Engineering (D616)
We are very happy to welcome you to the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (CEE). We look forward to seeing you for the Welcome Week, which commences on Monday 25 September.
Below you will find your induction timetable. You may find the University Map useful in helping you find your way around. Some of the Welcome sessions are being delivered online through Microsoft Teams. You will be notified by email when these joining links are available on the CEE Student Community and Handbook Moodle page.
If you have any queries or concerns then please get in touch on emailing EZ-ChemEng@nottingham.ac.uk
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
Welcome activities on Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-10.30am
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Head of Department Welcome
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A 30-minute welcome presentation led by Head of Department Dr C Dodds.
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C14, Pope Building
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12-1pm
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Laboratory Practical Online compulsory
Collection of Hoodies
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Compulsory session for CEE students outlining laboratory practice and an opportunity to collect Department Hoodies.
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C17 Pope Building
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1-2pm
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Optional Session aimed at International Students:Reading and writing in English
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This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the CEE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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2-5pm
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MSc Student Academic Skills
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The Student Academic Skills Team (SAS) Will run three separate optional online sessions for all PGT students in the faculty: Transition to University (2-3pm), Time management (3-4pm), and Expressing criticality and argument in academic writing (4- 5pm).
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Online via MS Teams
Check the CEE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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All Day
10-4pm
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Students' Union (SU) Welcome Fair
All new students
(runs on both Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 Sept)
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Drop into the SU Welcome Fair whenever you get a free moment. Opportunity for students to engage with Students' Union and some of the welcome activities at the university to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9-10am
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Introduction to your MSc Course
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A welcome presentation led by Head of PGT
Dr Eleanor Binner.
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C14, Pope Building
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10-11am
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Compulsory Employers Session
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With Vince Pizzoni Compulsory for all new students.
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C14, Pope Building
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All Day 10-3pm
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SU Welcome Fair
(runs on both Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 Sept)
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Drop into the SU Welcome Fair whenever you get a free moment. Opportunity for students to engage with Students' Union and some of the welcome activities at the university to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
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12-12.30pm
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Optional session:
CELE Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills 03
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Led by The Centre for English Language Education (CELE) this session gives you an overview of a wide range of support that Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the CEE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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2-3pm
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Your IT essentials (IT Induction
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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 Microsoft Teams
Check the CEE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Introduction to the Careers Service: Postgraduate
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Session introducing Careers services followed by an Introduction to the World of Graduate Recruitment.
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C04, Physics Building
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10-3pm All Day
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SU Discover Nottingham Fair
(runs on both Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 Sept)
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A chance for students to find out what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the University of Nottingham and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses and student life.
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Welcome village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
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11.30-12.30pm
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
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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 Microsoft Teams
Check the CEE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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12.30-1pm
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The Digital Student Tutorial for new students
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This session will introduce you to an exciting new UoN programme that will help you develop the digital capabilities you need to thrive in your learning, whatever your background or prior learning, led by Luis Canhoto Neves.
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C16, Pope Building
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4-5pm
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Open-Source Assistive Devices (OPAD)- Optional session
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Open to all new Faculty of Engineering students as an option to learn about OPAD.
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B01 Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities on Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Health and Safety Talk and PPE collection (mandatory session)
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Compulsory for all new students in CEE, Students are required to attend this talk and need to arrive at the stated arrival time 10am. You will then be given PPE once you have attended the talk.
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Coates Rd Auditorium, University Park
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12pm
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Collect PPE |
Collect PPE
(Personal Protective Equipment) for all new Postgraduate students in the department)
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Coates Building, room C25 University Park (collection of PPE) |
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1-2pm
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Optional session:
CELE Academic Communication 08
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Led by The Centre for English Language Education (CELE) 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 Microsoft Teams
Check the CEE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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3-4pm
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Optional Session aimed at International Students: British and Academic Culture 04
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Led by The Centre for English Language Education (CELE), this session gives students an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the CEE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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10-3pm All Day
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SU Discover Nottingham Fair
(runs on both Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 Sept)
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A chance for students to find out what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the University of Nottingham and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses and student life.
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Welcome village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities on Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9-10am
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Introduction to IChemE
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Presentation by the Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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C14, Pope Building
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11-12 noon
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Introduction to your MSc Course
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A welcome presentation led by Head of PGT Dr Eleanor Binner.
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C01 Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC)
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1-3pm
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Buffet Lunch for all new students and Peer mentors
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An event to welcome new students to the faculty with an opportunity to speak with staff and the student society committee members.
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A09 & Atrium Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC)
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Additional Welcome Week events: Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
For more information on when you arrive, find out everything you need to do when you get here.