Postgraduate taught induction timetable for the Department of Cultural Media and Visual Studies

MA International Media and Communication Studies
MA Film, Television and Screen Industries
MSc Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship

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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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
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
If you cannot attend workshops on this day due to the Jewish holiday, recordings and/or information will available on the department community hub.
10am to 4pm	Students’ Union Welcome Fair	Drop in to see what’s on offer from the many societies. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot. Social interaction	David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus map: Building number 34, map grid reference B2 AccessAble: David Ross Sports Village
11am to 12 noon	Academic Communication	This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, 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. Some voluntary interaction	Online - Teams meeting
12 noon to 12.30pm	Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills - ALACS	This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, 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 Nottingham. Some voluntary interaction	Online - Teams meeting
1.30 to 2.30pm	Departmental Welcome Meeting	This is an important introduction to the Department of Cultural Media and Visual Studies, where you will meet the Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies and your course directors. You will have the opportunity to ask questions on a 1:1 basis at the end of the session. Some voluntary interaction	B13, Physics Building, University Park Campus map: Building number 22, map grid reference F2 AccessAble:Physics Building
3 to 4pm	Welcome meeting for students on MA International Media and Communications Studies	This is an important session that will provide you with essential information about your course. You will meet your course director and you will have the opportunity to ask questions on a 1:1 basis at the end of the session. Some voluntary interaction	A3, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus map: Building number 7, map grid reference D3 AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
3 to 4pm	Welcome meeting for students on MSc Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship	This is an important session that will provide you with essential information about your course. You will meet your course director and you will have the opportunity to ask questions on a 1:1 basis at the end of the session. Some voluntary interaction	A2, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus map: Building number 7, map grid reference D3 AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
3 to 4pm	Welcome meeting for students on MA Film, Television and Screen Industries	This is an important session that will provide you with essential information about your course. You will meet your course director and you will have the opportunity to ask questions on a 1:1 basis at the end of the session. Some voluntary interaction	A4, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus map: Building number 7, map grid reference D3 AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building

Tuesday 26 September

Welcome activities for Tuesday 26 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
10am to 3pm	Student’s Union Welcome Fair	Drop in to see what’s on offer from the many societies. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot. Social interaction	David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus map: Building number 34, map grid reference B2 AccessAble: David Ross Sports Village
11 to 11.45am	Your IT Essentials (IT Induction)	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. No interaction	Online - Teams meeting
12 noon to 1pm	Welcome to the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies	Learn more about the school, meet our Careers Team and find out how they can help you throughout your studies. Some voluntary interaction	A13, Pope Building, University Park Campus map: Building number 27, map grid reference F2 AccessAble: Pope Building
2 to 3pm	Being Part of an Academic Community	In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master’s by research student. More details about the session. Please note, there is an alternative time to attend this session below. You only need to attend one session. Some voluntary interaction	Online - Teams meeting
4.30 to 5pm	Meet the Student Support and Wellbeing Team	Meet the team and find out what support is available to help you during your studies, including information about our Disability Support Services team. Some voluntary interaction	B62, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus map: Building number 7, map grid reference D3 AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
From 5pm	School Postgraduate Social	Come along and meet the wider school postgraduate community in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Social interaction	Atrium, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus map: Building number 7, map grid reference D3 To access the atrium, use the North door, which is nearest to the Monica Partridge Building AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building

Wednesday 27 September

Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
10 to 11am	Academic Essentials	This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality. Some voluntary interaction	Online - Teams meeting
10am to 4pm	Meet your Personal Tutor (1:1 session)	It is important that you meet with your personal tutor in the first weeks. The role of the personal tutor is to provide support and to help you make the most of your time at university. Your personal tutor will be in touch to arrange a meeting between 10am and 4pm. Active voluntary interaction	Your personal tutor will be in touch with the venue details.
10am to 4pm	Student’s Union Discover Nottingham Fair	Drop in to find out more about the city of Nottingham, with stalls from local and national businesses. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot. Social interaction	Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus map: Between building numbers 11 and 15, map grid reference E4 AccessAble: Trent Building
11am to 12 noon	Speaking and Listening in English For international students	This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, gives you an overview of what you might face during your stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university. Some voluntary interaction	Online - Teams Meeting
1 to 2pm	Reading and Writing in English For international students	This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments. Some voluntary interaction	Online - Teams meeting
2 to 3pm	Being Part of an Academic Community	In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master’s by research student. More details about the session. Please note, there is an alternative time to attend this session above. You only need to attend one session. Some voluntary interaction	Online - Teams meeting
3 to 4pm	British and Academic Culture For international students	This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, gives you an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students. Some voluntary interaction	Online - Teams meeting

Thursday 28 September

Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
10am to 4pm	Student’s Union Discover Nottingham Fair	Drop in to find out more about the city of Nottingham, with stalls from local and national businesses. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot. Social interaction	Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus map: Between building number 11 and 15, map grid reference E4 AccessAble: Trent Building
1 to 2pm	Business School Introduction and Welcome For MSc Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship students	Join Dr Chris Carter and Dr Gary Chapman as they welcome you to the Business School, providing information on assessments structure, module enrolment and more. Active voluntary interaction	A15, Ingenuity Lab, Ingenuity Centre, Jubilee Campus Campus map: Building number 19, map grid reference F3 AccessAble: Ingenuity Centre
2 to 3.30pm	Informal Lab Visit and Tour of Ingenuity Lab For MSc Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship students	A chance to meet the Ingenuity Lab team and the students from the cross-disciplinary programmes with the Business School. There will be snacks provided. Social interaction	Ingenuity Lab Lobby, Ingenuity Centre, Jubilee Campus Campus map: Building number 19, map grid reference F3 AccessAble: Ingenuity Centre

Friday 29 September

Welcome activities for Friday 29 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
10am to 4pm	Student’s Union Independent Fair	Drop in to find offers from local traders. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot. Social interaction	Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus map: Between building numbers 11 and 15, map grid reference E4 AccessAble: Trent Building
10 to 11am	Language Modules Drop-In Session For students on MA International Media and Communications Studies	For students on MA International Media and Communications Studies language learning is a compulsory element of your course. It is essential for you to attend this session to understand how language learning works. Some voluntary interaction	C7, Trent Building, University Park Campus map: Building number 11, map grid reference E4 AccessAble: Trent Building
11am to 12 noon	Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries	Essential induction session to help you use the university’s libraries effectively. No interaction	Online - Teams meeting The link will take you to a list of master’s students library welcomes on Teams. Scroll through the list to find the session above. Click the session, then click "join" at the scheduled start time. This route will enable you to see and interact with the chat during the induction. Support if you are having trouble joining the meeting.
1 to 1.30pm	Welcome to Your Student Union	A short presentation and Q&A with one of your students' union officers about what the Student’s Union offers and how you can get involved. Everything from being a course representative, being in a student society, representing the university in sport, where to get independent advice, creating change on your campus and much more. No interaction	Online - Teams meeting

Online: Being Part of an Academic Community for Arts postgraduate taught and MRes Students - with the Learning Development Team

Being a postgraduate taught student can sometimes feel a bit like being in limbo: you are not an undergraduate, and usually only have one year to become part of the university and complete your course! So how can you feel part of the academic community you are studying in? In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master's by research student.

Key content:

Structure and function of the university
Shape of the university year for postgraduate students
Engaging with schools including through conference events
‘Imposter phenomenon’

Online: Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries

Having problems accessing the session? Try this:

Join the libraries welcome sessions team
Select the channel for the type of welcome session you would like to join: undergraduate students
Find your specific faculty/school welcome session on the list, click the session title, then click "join" at the scheduled start time

Session direct link: arts master’s students library welcome direct link (please note that the chat function will be unavailable via this route)

Asynchronous welcomes from the University of Nottingham library team: master’s students: welcome to your university libraries