Undergraduate induction timetable for the Department of Classics and Archaeology
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our department and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- our academic staff
- all the resources and support available to you at the University of Nottingham
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
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Joint honours students
If you are studying in two separate schools or departments, please visit the joint honours webpage, where you will find links to your other school/department's schedule.
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Unsure about your timetable?
If you are missing any information, or have any questions about your timetable email us.
Session locations
The building number is included for in-person sessions. This is to help you find the location on the University Park campus map. You can also look for the locations on the University of Nottingham AccessAble guide to find accessibility information.
Some sessions will take place online. Find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
Participation levels
Each event lists the level of interaction. This includes:
- No interaction: an information session with no questions asked of the audience. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Some voluntary interaction: an information session with very limited (voluntary) participation. The speaker may ask questions or invite you to ask questions on a voluntary basis. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Active voluntary interaction: an interactive session, where the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: A social/informal event aimed to help you get to know your peers and/or different services/groups from around the university.
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.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities for Monday 25 September
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If you cannot attend workshops on this day due to the Jewish holiday, recordings and/or information will available on the department community hub.
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10 to 11am
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How to win at being a student
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Designed using feedback from our current students and empirical research, this session covers how to get the best possible start at university and our 5 rules to win.
Some interaction.
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Room C17, Pope Building (no. 27 on campus map)
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1 to 2pm
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Geography welcome from the Head of School
Joint honours Archaeology and Geography students only.
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Talk by Professor Matthew Jones, Head of School
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Room B63, Law and Social Sciences Building (no. 7 on campus map)
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2 to 3pm
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Let’s be clear on consent
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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.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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12 to 2pm
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Introduction to your course
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This session will provide essential information about your course, welcome you to the department and introduce key staff.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room C24, Coates Building (no. 36 on campus map)
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3 to 5pm
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Personal tutor meetings
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Meet with your personal tutor and other members of your tutor group.
Active voluntary interaction.
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You will have the room confirmed via email.
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
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9 to 10am
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Understanding your learning characteristics for university
Repeated at 11am to 12pm
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Everyone learns differently. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
Find out more about this session.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Microsoft Teams (online)
Join the 9am session
Join the 11am session
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10am to 12.30pm
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Classics and Archaeology research and scholarship festival
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This virtual event is a chance to hear from staff about our newest ideas and findings almost as soon as they're made, and you can ask for more details in the Q&A too!
Some voluntary interaction.
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Microsoft Teams (online)
Join the session
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1 to 2pm
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Module choice drop-in
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Ask the Department Director of Education and Student Experience any questions you may have about your module choices.
Active voluntary interaction.
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Room A01, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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1.30 to 3pm
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Meet your peer mentor
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Meet your peer mentor (a second- or third-year student volunteer) and your group for coffee, cake and a quiz!
Social interaction.
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Room A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9 to 10am
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Welcome to your Students’ Union (SU)
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union officers about what the SU offers and how you can get involved. Everything from being a course rep, being in a student society, representing the university in sport, where to get independent advice, creating change on your campus and much more!
Some voluntary interaction.
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Microsoft Teams
Join the session
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10.05 to 11pm
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University Park Campus Tour
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Discover more about University Park Campus with student tour guides from the Faculty of Arts!
Other tours will run on Thursday and Friday (see eventbrite link).
Sign up with Eventbrite.
Active voluntary interaction
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Meet on the grass outside the Monica Partridge Building Level B Entrance (no.62 on campus map)
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12 to 1pm
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Language Introduction (Greek)
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Get an introduction to how Ancient Greek will be taught and an overview of the structure of the modules.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A22, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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12 to 1pm
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Language Introduction (Latin)
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Get an introduction to how Latin will be taught and an overview of the structure of the modules.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A01, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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1 to 1.30pm
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Senior tutor and wellbeing session
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Meet with your senior tutor and wellbeing officer and learn about the support resources available to you during your time at the university.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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2 to 3pm
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Museum tour
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Take a tour of Nottingham's award-winning museum which holds a regional archaeology collection covering a 250,000- year period, along with smaller collections from Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt.
Active voluntary interaction.
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Information desk, University Museum, Lakeside Arts Centre (no. 50 on campus map, by the South Entrance)
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4 to 4.45pm
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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.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Arts undergraduates library welcome
The link will take you to a list of undergraduate library welcomes on Microsoft Teams. Scroll through the list to find the session above. Click the session, then click ‘Join’ at the scheduled start time.
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities for Friday 29 September
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10am to 2pm
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Discover historic Nottingham trip
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This walking tour will introduce the historical development and geography of Nottingham, from its Anglo-Saxon origins until the present day. Full booking details are on the Moodle Community Hub.
Active voluntary interaction.
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Meet by the left lion in the Old Market Square, Nottingham city.
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3 to 4pm
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Watch the recording for ‘Your IT essentials’
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Discover all about the IT services available to help you with your studies - getting connected, access software and apps and staying safe online.
This induction lasts 45 minutes to one hour and will be recorded. You can ask any follow-up questions at our Smart Bar service. Check the help and support page for more information.
No interaction.
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Recording link will be made available on the Classics and Archaeology Moodle Community Hub.
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5 to 7pm
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Department party
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Celebrate the end of Welcome Week with a party for all Classics and Archaeology undergraduate students.
Social interaction.
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Room A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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Online: Understanding your Learning Characteristics for Arts Undergraduates - with the Learning Development Team
Everyone learns differently. As you embark on your university journey at the University of Nottingham, having an understanding of your learning characteristics is a must. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
Key content
- How understanding metacognition supports learning
- ‘What kind of learner am I?’
- Processing speed and why there is no ‘normal’
- Attention and focus during your studies
- Time management strategies to explore