Welcome to Foundation to Health Science
Hello, my name is Sam Ravenall and I'm the course lead for the Foundation to Health Science programme.
My role is to ensure that all aspects of the course run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Firstly I would like to congratulate you on securing a place on the programme and thank you for choosing the University of Nottingham.
I hope you're excited at the prospect of joining the programme and starting the next stage of your journey through life. It is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. You may be feeling apprehensive about being away from your family and friends, you may be concerned about what you have to learn on the course and whether you will cope with studying new subjects at this level, studying online or maybe you’re just worried you won’t be able to cook for yourself or do your washing if you have moved away from home.
Whatever your concerns you can be assured that the majority of students feel the same when they move away to University and they find they cope and enjoy the freedom it brings and new friends. We are here to support you through your time with us so please do come and talk to us if you have any concerns, however small. You'll be allocated a personal tutor for the duration of the programme who will be responsible for your pastoral care but any team member would be happy to talk to you. We are all friendly, approachable and happy to help in any way we can.
If you have any concerns after reading the information on these pages or you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to welcoming you all to the University of Nottingham and to the School of Health Sciences community.
Undergraduate 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.
Save this page to your favourites, and check back regularly as timetables can change.
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.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
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10–10.30am
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Welcome to the University of Nottingham (UoN) and the foundation year team
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Meet the foundation team and check registrations
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Monica Partridge Building (Building 62 in square D3 on the map), Room B03
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10.30–11am
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Introduction to the personal tutorial system
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An opportunity to meet your personal tutor including an ice breaker activity
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Monica Partridge Building (Building 62 in square D3 on the map), Room B03
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11.15am–12 noon
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Getting to know each other
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A group activity in your personal tutor groups
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Monica Partridge Building (Building 62 in square D3 on the map), Room B03
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12.15–1pm
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Medical School tour
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Explore the campus in small groups
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Departing from:
Monica Partridge Building (Building 62 in square D3 on the map), Room B03
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–10.45am
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Introduction to the BSc Health Science with Foundation Year
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Discover more about the different modules you will be studying over the year, our expectations of you as a university student and how to progress to a health science degree
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Meet in Medical School Foyer at 9.50am
Room C1072, Medical School (C floor), Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC)
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11–11.30am
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Introduction to the Support and Wellbeing Services including Healthy U
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Meet the university’s Support and Wellbeing Officers who will provide you with information on the support available to you while studying at Nottingham
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Room C1072, Medical School (C floor), QMC
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11.30am–12 noon
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Getting to know each other
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A group activity in personal tutor groups
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Room C1072, Medical School (C floor), QMC
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12.15-1pm
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Introduction to the BSc Health Science with Foundation Year
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Discover more about the different modules you will be studying over the year, our expectations of you as a university student and how to progress to a health science degree
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Room C1072, Medical School (C floor), QMC
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–11am
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What makes a successful and independent learner?
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Improve your transition to studying at university -improve your study skills by focusing on how you learn and take notes during class
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Room B128,
Medical School (B floor), QMC
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11.15am–12noon
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Introduction to digital learning platforms
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Build your confidence in using the UoN online learning platforms
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Room C77, Medical School (C floor), QMC
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LUNCH
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12 noon–2pm
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School of Health Science meet and greet
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An opportunity to meet other year one health science students and staff from all the undergraduate health science programmes
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Medical School foyer & LT1, Medical School (A floor), QMC
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3–3.45pm
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IT induction
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Discover our IT services, getting connected, accessing software and apps and staying safe online.
You can ask questions at our Smart Bar or check the help and support page
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Online activity (via Moodle)
B128, Medical School (B floor), QMC
Alternatively access the induction at a venue of your choice
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 348 353 108 801
Passcode: 33frov
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or access the recording on Moodle afterwards.
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Free time
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Induction activities
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You can use any free time to complete some of your online welcome activities
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Online activities (via Moodle)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
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10–11am
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Discussing personal conduct
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Discussing your personal conduct and responsibilities within your personal tutor group
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Room C1070, Medical School (C floor), QMC
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11–11.30am
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Getting to know each other
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A group activity in your personal tutor groups
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Room C1070, Medical School (C floor), QMC
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11.45am–12.30pm
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Introduction to the role of your peer mentors
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Meet your peer mentors and previous foundation year students
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Room C1070, Medical School (C floor), QMC
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LUNCH
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2–2.30pm
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Library induction
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Complete your library induction to see what resources are available to you and what support the library can offer you during your time here at Nottingham
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Room C1070, Medical School (C floor), QMC
Or access the induction at a venue of your choice. The link is available Health Sciences Undergraduates Library Welcome and on Moodle.
Alternatively access the Welcome to your University Libraries resource.
The link will take you to a list of Undergraduate 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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Free time
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Induction activities
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You can use any free time to complete some of your online welcome activities
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Online activities (via Moodle)
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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9–10am
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Let’s be clear on consent
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Consent training will be offered to all first-year students. It’ll explore; what is consent and why it’s important? And how can we contribute to a positive and safe university community?
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Lecture Theatre 3 (LT3), Medical School (A floor), QMC
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2–3.30pm
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Welcome from the Students’ Union
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Find out more about your Students’ Union. See how they can improve your experience during your time here at Nottingham
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Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus
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Free time
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Induction activities
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You can use any free time to complete this week’s online Welcome activities
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Online activities (via Moodle)
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