MA Educational Leadership and Management induction timetable
Your induction timetable is a programme of activities and events to introduce you to yur school and course. Some sessions are marked as compulsory to attend, as they are particularly important for your studies. However, please plan to attend all the information sessions in your timetable, as we find that students who miss these often encounter extra challenges later in their course.
University card collection times and locations
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card collection webpage to find out when and where you can collect your card.
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 23 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 23 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue or meeting link |
10–11am
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Transition to university
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In this session, we will be exploring top tips for managing your time, ideas to help you get to grips with university-level reading, as well as the basics of online communication via Teams and Outlook.
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Online
Join MS Team meeting
Meeting ID: 359 112 337 541 Passcode: GJ5Xxp
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12–12.30pm
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Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)
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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 the university.
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Online
Join MS Teams meeting
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1–2pm
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Reading and writing in English
For international students only
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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
Join MS Teams meeting
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1–2pm
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Student support drop in
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Not completed your online registration? Got questions? Come along and get some help.
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C42 Dearing Building Jubilee Campus
C42 accessibility guide
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2.30–4pm
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Get to know your course community
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Get together with your course mates and academics, relax, learn names, share stories and find connections among your course community.
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A34 Dearing Building Jubilee Campus
A34 accessibility guide
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Tuesday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 24 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue or meeting link |
10–11am
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Procrastination, perfectionism, and managing your time
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In this session, we will help you to identify reasons for procrastination and equip you with strategies for battling perfectionist tendencies, setting great goals, and keeping track of your time.
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Online
Join MS Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 348 608 544 077 Passcode: dwAY2q
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11am–12noon
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Academic communication
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and email, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
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Online
Join MS Teams meeting
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10–4pm
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Students' Union Welcome Fair
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Meet reps from the clubs, societies, and groups you can join. Get involved - whether you’re an athlete or a book worm, there will be a society for you.
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David Ross Sports Village University Park
David Ross Sports Village accessibility guide
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10–4pm
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International student registration
Compulsory for international students
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Complete your in-person registration to get your university journey started.
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Great Hall Trent Building University Park
Great Hall accessibility guide
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12–1.30pm
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Student support drop in
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Not completed your online registration? Got questions? Come along and get some help.
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C42 Dearing Building Jubilee Campus
C42 accessibility guide
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2–3pm
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Becoming part of the academic community
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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 student.
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Online
Join MS Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 357 751 125 070 Passcode: qTqKJj
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4.30–5.30pm
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Introduction to University of Nottingham libraries
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Join our 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
Join MS Teams meeting
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Wednesday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 25 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue or meeting link |
10–11am
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Note-making your way
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In this session we will be discussing the benefits of digital, hand-written, and hybrid note-making strategies and offer you a range of tools to try out when making notes in lectures, seminars, and from your reading.
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Online
Join MS Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 331 313 519 818 Passcode: HLPSzD
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11am–12noon
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Speaking and listening in English
For international students only
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This session 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.
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Online
Join MS Teams meeting
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12–1.30pm
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Student support drop in
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Not completed your online registration? Got questions? Come along and get some help.
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C42 Dearing Building Jubilee Campus
C42 accessibility guide
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10am–4pm
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Freebies Fair
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Grab your freebies from our national and local companies. There will be free pizza, smoothies and much more.
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Welcome Village Trent East Car Park marquee University Park
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2–3pm
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Academic essentials
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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
Join MS Teams meeting
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3–4pm
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British and academic culture
For international students only
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This session gives you 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
Join MS Teams meeting
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2–4pm
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International student welcome cafe
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Would you like to meet other international students and local Nottingham people? Drop in to chat with us and enjoy some free food and drink.
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Portland Building University Park
Portland Building accessibility guide
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Thursday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 26 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue or meeting link |
11–11.30am
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Welcome to the School of Education
Compulsory session
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Join with students from across the School of Education and hear about all the fantastic opportunities you can get involved with while studying with us.
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B52 Business School South Jubilee Campus
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11.30am–12.15pm
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Key messages at the start of your studies
Compulsory session
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Find out the key information you need to know to make a success of your time in the School of Education during this friendly and informative session.
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B52 Business School South Jubilee Campus
B52 accessibility guide
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12.15–1pm
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Academic and personal support during your studies - part one
Compulsory session
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Understand how the university will support you academically, practically, and emotionally whenever you need it during your time at university.
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B52 Business School South Jubilee Campus
B52 accessibility guide
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1–2pm
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Student support drop in
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Not completed your online registration? Got questions? Come along and get some help.
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C42 Dearing Building Jubilee Campus
C42 accessibility guide
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3–4.15pm
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Academic and personal support during your studies - part two
Compulsory session
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Understand how the university will support you academically, practically, and emotionally whenever you need it during your time at university
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B52 Business School South Jubilee Campus
B52 accessibility guide
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4.15–5pm
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International student key information
Compulsory session for international students
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Understand what is expected of you as an international student regarding your attendance, engagement and other requirements to maintain your visa status.
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B52 Business School South Jubilee Campus
B52 accessibility guide
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Friday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 27 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue or meeting link |
10am–12noon
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Get to know your MA Educational Leadership and Management course community
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Get together with your course mates and academics, relax, learn names, share stories and find connections among your course community.
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Auditorium Jubilee Conference Centre Jubilee Campus
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12–1pm
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Digital and Technology Services (DTS) IT induction
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Find out about getting connected, accessing software apps and staying safe online.
You can ask any follow-on questions at our Smart Bar service on-campus and online.
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Online
Join MS Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 370 618 846 645 Passcode: Ep8cNm
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1–1.45pm
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Student support drop in
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Not completed your online registration? Got questions? Come along and get some help.
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A35 Dearing Building Jubilee Campus
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1.45–3pm
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Introduction for your MA Educational Leadership and Management course
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Understand the overall structure and timetable of your course. Come and find out about the different modules you will be studying and the choices available to you.
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LT1 Exchange Building Jubilee Campus
LT1 accessibility guide |
3–4pm |
Studying for your MA Educational Leadership and Management course |
Tips and advice from previous students and academics on how to study effectively and get the most out of your time with us (and get the best grades too!). |
LT1 Exchange Building Jubilee Campus
LT1 accessibility guide |
Useful information and maps campus maps