Welcome to Midwifery

Hello, my name is Amanda Wain, and I am the Interim Lead for Pre-registration Midwifery Programmes.

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 to study Midwifery.

Please do read through the information carefully. I would particularly like to clarify that you will be provided with a uniform by the university – free of charge. You'll be able to order your uniform during the first few weeks of your course.

I hope you are excited at the prospect of joining the course 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 at this new and higher level, or maybe you’re just worried you won’t be able to cook for yourself or do your washing.  

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're here to support you through your three years with us so please do come and talk to us if you have any concerns. You'll be allocated a personal tutor for the duration of the course who will be responsible for your pastoral care, but any staff member would be happy to talk to you. We're a friendly and approachable team as our current students will tell you.

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 to the University of Nottingham and to the midwifery 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
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
10am–12 noon	Welcome to midwifery	Meet your new classmates. Find out more about what to expect. Welcome to the wonderful world of midwifery. This session marks the start of your new life	C2505, Medical School (C floor), Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC)
1–1.30pm	Midwifery leadership	An opportunity to meet the Lead Midwife for Education and the Academic Plan Lead	C2505, Medical School (C floor), QMC
1.30–2pm	Introduction to personal tutoring	You will be allocated a personal tutor – find out more about how they can support you in your studies	C2505, Medical School (C floor), QMC
2–4pm	What hat are you wearing? Being a professional student	Your actions can be the difference between life and death. This session explores professionalism in a light-hearted but meaningful way	C2505, Medical School (C floor), QMC
4 - 4:30pm	Meeting the NMC and NHSWTE	The NMC is our regulatory body and NHSWTE are responsible for the training and education of the NHS workforce. We are delighted to offer an opportunity for you to meet with them and find out more about the importance of their role, particularly as this is day one of your midwifery career.	Lecture theatre 3, QMC

Tuesday 26 September

Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
9.30–10am	The 3 D’s: how the Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) can help	Are you worried because you have a learning difference – don’t be. Our DLO will tell you what support there is	C1071,Medical School (C floor), QMC
10am–12 noon	Part of one big family	We recognise that it will feel strange coming to university – this session will hopefully avert these fears by making you part of the midwifery family	C1071, Medical School (C floor), QMC
12 noon–12.30pm	Support and wellbeing	This session highlights how we take your wellbeing seriously and what to do if you need support	C2505, Medical School (C floor), QMC

Wednesday 27 September

Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
10–11am	The year ahead	Wondering when you will find out about practice and what the year ahead will look like? Wonder no more. This session provides an overview of the midwifery programme	C77, Medical School (C floor), QMC
12 noon–1pm	Hopes, fears, expectations: you are not alone	A chance to talk to some of our second-year students about the realities of the course and the lessons they have learnt	C2505, Medical School (C floor), QMC
1–2pm	Meet and greet	Join other health science students in the foyer and see what the wider school can offer	Medical School foyer Medical School (A floor), QMC
3–4pm	Introduction to digital services (IT induction)	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.	Online: Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 348 353 108 801 Passcode: 33frov Download Teams \| Join on the web

Thursday 28 September

Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
9am–12 noon	Time for Moodle resources	Moodle is our online platform. You can make a start on the mandatory training during this time. Please note – you must be registered onto the programme to complete this	Online
12 noon–12.30pm	Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)	You will be reading for a degree – this session introduces academic and language skills at university level	Teams
12.30–2pm	Time for Moodle resources	Carry on with your mandatory training	Online
2–2.30pm	Library resources	As you read for a degree, you need to be aware of the resources available	Online: Health Sciences Undergraduates Library Welcome 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: Thursday 28 September, 2-2.30pm
3–5pm	Time for Moodle resources	More time to complete your online requirements	Online

Friday 29 September

Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
9–10am	Consent training	This is an important session for you personally and also professionally (as sadly, you will come across situations where consent has not happened)	Lecture Theatre 3 (LT3), Medical School (A floor), QMC
10–10.30 am	Final thoughts before your future starts	A chance to consolidate what you have been told over the last week and look forward to the weeks ahead	C1052, Medical School (C floor), QMC
11am–12 noon	Introduction to digital learning platforms	This session will iron out any problems you have had with online resources and will cover our expectations of you regarding communication	C77. Medical School (C floor), QMC
12 noon–2pm	Catch up	Space for you to finish off any admin needed starting your programme	N/A
2–2.30pm	Students’ Union (SU)	The SU is your union – they don’t just organise fun events, they’re there to represent you. Find out more during this session	Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus
2.30–4:30pm	Basic Emergency Care	This is your first taught theory session – working with students from other professional groups you will explore basic emergency care	Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus

If you struggle in finding the library session on the 28th September, 2-2:30pm, please follow the below guidance:

1. Click to join the Libraries Welcome Sessions Team

2. Select the channel for the type of welcome session you would like to join: Undergraduates or Masters Students

3. Find your specific Faculty / School welcome session on the list, click the session title, then click "Join" at the scheduled start time