Undergraduate induction timetable
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce to your school and course. It's important that you attend each induction activity to give you the best start to the year.
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
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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1-2.30pm
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Welcome to the School of Computer Science
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Your main welcome to the School of Computer Science, led by the head of the first year. Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Business School South Auditorium – Room B52
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2:30-5pm
(30 minutes slot for each student)
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Meet your Personal Tutor
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A first meeting with your Personal Tutor, during this time period you will receive a dedicated timeslot.
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See Moodle for your specific time and location
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4-5pm
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Your IT essentials (IT induction and Email like a boss)
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Discover the IT services available to assist you with your studies, getting connected, software and apps and staying safe online. You can ask any questions at our virtual drop-in sessions or Smart Bar – check help and support for more information.
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Online
Link: https://bit.ly/3NUK93X
Asynchronous link: TBC
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Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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CELE - Academic Essentials
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Run by the CELE team, this session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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Online
Link:https://bit.ly/42S5yB1
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11am-12pm
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CELE - Academic Communication
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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
Link: https://bit.ly/3pYfhqC
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12-12.30pm
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CELE - Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills
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This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support 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
Link:https://bit.ly/3BKdtEg
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1-2pm
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CELE - Reading and Writing in English (International students only)
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Run by the CELE team, this session is aimed at students where English is not their first language.
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Online
Link:
https://bit.ly/3MERyVo
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3-4pm
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CELE - British and academic culture (International students only)
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Run by the CELE team, this session is aimed at giving advice to international students about studying in the UK.
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Online
Link: https://bit.ly/43bXdrC
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Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Healthy Relationships and Consent Workshop A (A-M surnames)
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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.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Exchange Building –
Room C.LT2
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10-11am
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Healthy Relationships and Consent Workshop B (N-Z surnames)
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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.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Exchange Building –
Room C.LT3
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11am-1pm
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Lecture: How to Study Computer Science Effectively at University
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Your first lecture, which will explain how best to study Computer Science in Nottingham. Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Business School South Auditorium –
Room B52
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2-3pm
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Study Abroad Information Lecture
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An introduction for those on a degree plan that includes studying abroad, but all welcome if interested!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Exchange Building –
Room C.LT2
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3.30-4.30pm
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Procrastination, Perfectionism, and managing your time
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Understanding and addressing procrastination, and how perfectionism influences working habit.
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Online
Link: Click here to join the meeting
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Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am-12pm
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Welcome to the Machine A
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If assigned to group A (see Moodle), this will be your first experience of using the systems you will need to study in the first year.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science –
Room A32
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1-3pm
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Welcome to the Machine B
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If assigned to group B (see Moodle), this will be your first experience of using the systems you will need to study in the first year.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science – Room A32
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3.30-4.30pm
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Note-making your way
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Why note-making habits matter at university, along with hand-written, digital, and hybrid strategies.
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Online
Link: Click here to join the meeting
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4.30-5pm
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Library Induction for UG students
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An introduction to all the different ways that you can use the university library, its spaces, and its resources.
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Online
Link:https://bit.ly/3pO1DH2
Asynchronous link: https://xerte.nottingham.ac.uk/play_24043
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Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am-3.30pm
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Optional: Programming Contest
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First years are welcome to try and solve problems in our programming contest (12+ possible languages). It is aimed at returning students, but sometimes first years have a go if they’ve learned some programming before.
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(Jubilee Campus) Computer Science – Room A32
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11am-12pm
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CELE - Speaking and Listening in English (International students only)
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Run by the CELE team, this session is aimed at students where English is not their first language.
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Online
Link:https://bit.ly/3MD1r61
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*The Room B53 (B Floor) is the designated quiet space of our School, in case you ever feel overwhelmed by university.