Postgraduate MSc Environmental Leadership and Management induction timetable
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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University card collection times and locations: Please visit the 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.
Please email Dr Chris Ives if you are unable to attend any sessions during Monday 25 September to Friday 29 September, as all induction sessions are compulsory.
Individual Personal Tutor meetings will be scheduled during the week.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
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10–11am
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MSc Environmental Leadership and Management Induction
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Introduction to the course by Dr Chris Ives (Course Director), including important information.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A42, University Park Campus
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11–11.30am
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Careers and Placements Induction for Geography MSc Students
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An introduction to the services and staff in the Careers and Employability Service and to the placement opportunities for MSc students. Talk by Sarah Ainger and Steve Vaccarini.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A42, University Park Campus
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11.30am–12.30pm
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Introduction to Pastoral Care
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Geertje van der Heijden talk, and Introduction to your tutors. Followed by a talk from Disability Liaison Officer.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A42, University Park Campus
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2–3pm
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Centre for English Language Education– Academic Essentials (optional session)
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This session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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Join online session
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10am onwards
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Students’ Union Welcome Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm Monday and Tuesday. Please explore this during your free time.)
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Approx. 200 stalls showcasing our student groups (including sports clubs).
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus
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Various times
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Time to Register (for example Health Registration), collect student card, and make sure you can access university systems.
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Various locations and online registration
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am onwards
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Students’ Union Welcome Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm Monday and Tuesday. Please explore this during your free time.)
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Approx. 200 stalls showcasing our student groups (including sports clubs).
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus
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11am–12 noon
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MSc Environmental Leadership and Management Skills Session: Plagiarism and Referencing
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Dr Geertje van der Heijden will lead a vital skills session.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A42, University Park Campus
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12 noon–2pm
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Geography Postgraduate Welcome Lunch
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Informal lunch for all postgraduate research and MSc students.
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Edwards Resource Centre, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
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2–3.30pm
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MSc Environmental Leadership and Management Activity (takes place outside, so bring wet weather gear if required)
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Dr Chris Ives and Dr Geertje van der Heijden run an interactive exercise to help you meet your classmates and get you thinking.
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Meet at Edwards Resource Centre, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus.
If you have any mobility issues, please contact Geertje van der Heijden.
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4.30–5.30pm
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Your Introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries – Faculty of Social Sciences
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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 session link:
Social Sciences Masters Students Library Welcome
[Please note the joining instructions:
The link will take you to a list of Masters 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.]
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Various times
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Time to Register (for example Health Registration), collect student card and ensure you can access university systems
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Various locations and online registration
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–10.45am
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Safety Induction for all Geography Postgraduate Students
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Talk by Dr John Corr, Safety Officer and Head Technician in Geography.
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Monica Partridge Building, D02, University Park Campus
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10.45–11.15am
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Extenuating Circumstances for Postgraduate Students
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Talk by Dr Gary Priestnall, and Dr Peter Martin Extenuating Circumstances Panel Chair.
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Monica Partridge Building, D02, University Park Campus
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11.30am–12 noon
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Mental Health and Welfare at the University of Nottingham
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An introduction to the help and support available by the wellbeing team.
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Monica Partridge Building, D02, University Park Campus
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12.15–1pm
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MSc Environmental Leadership and Management Skills Session: Academic Writing
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Dr Geertje van der Heijden will lead a vital skills session.
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Monica Partridge Building, D02, University Park Campus
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1pm onwards
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Personal Tutor Meetings
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Signups will be available on Moodle. Further details to follow.
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Meetings will take place in staff offices at Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
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10am onwards
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Discover Nottingham Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm Wednesday and Thursday. Please explore this during your free time.)
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The Discover Nottingham Fair features stalls for local and national businesses, including NCT for bus passes, Domino’s Pizza and much more!
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus (next to Trent Building)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
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12 noon–12.30pm
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Centre for English Language Education – Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)
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This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support offered to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at university.
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Join online session
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10am onwards
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Discover Nottingham Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm Wednesday and Thursday. Please explore this during your free time.)
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The Discover Nottingham Fair features stalls for local and national businesses, including NCT for bus passes, Domino’s Pizza and much more!
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus (next to Trent Building)
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4–5pm
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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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Join online session
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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10.30–10.45am
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Students’ Union Officer Welcome Induction
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union Officers about what the union 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.
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Join online session
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10am onwards
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Students’ Union Independent Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm. Please explore this during your free time.)
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Features stalls for local independent businesses.
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus (next to Trent Building)
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