Postgraduate taught 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.
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.
If you have any queries, please get in touch by emailing PM-Maths-Admin@nottingham.ac.uk. We recommend when you have access to Moodle (after completing IT registration), please visit and read through the information on our Welcome Moodle.
Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 – 11am
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IT / online registration troubleshooting drop-in
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You’ll need access to Microsoft Teams to engage with online sessions. Come to this drop-in if you are struggling to access MS Teams.
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UP-MATH-ATRIUM
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11am – 12 noon
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Speaking and Listening in English (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 11am – 12pm every day in Welcome Week.
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An overview of what students might face during their stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the University.
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Online:
https://bit.ly/43bZZNy
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1 – 2pm
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Reading and Writing in English (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 1 – 2 pm every day in Welcome Week.
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An overview of what might be expected of students during their studies in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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Online:
https://bit.ly/3BHi8XO
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1 – 4pm
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Free time
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Time set aside for you to visit the Students’ Union Welcome Fair or do any tasks you need to do.
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3 – 4pm
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British and Academic Culture (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 3 – 4 pm every day in Welcome Week.
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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:
https://bit.ly/45fbR2W
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4 – 5pm
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Your IT essentials
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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.
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Online
https://bit.ly/3NUK93X
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Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 – 11am
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Welcome to the School of Mathematical Sciences!
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A warm welcome from our Head of School, followed by some important induction information.
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UP-POPE-A17+
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11am – 12 noon
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Speaking and Listening in English (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 11am – 12pm every day in Welcome Week.
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An overview of what students might face during their stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the University.
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Online:
https://bit.ly/45cOQxD
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12 – 1pm
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Meet your course director (Financial and Computational Mathematics students only)
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Learn about the specific details of your course and meet your fellow course-mates.
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UP-PSYC-A17+
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12 – 3pm
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Students’ Union Welcome Fair
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Time set aside for you to visit the Students’ Union Welcome Fair or do any tasks you need to do.
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1 – 2pm
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Reading and Writing in English (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 1 – 2 pm every day in Welcome Week.
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An overview of what might be expected of students during their studies in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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Online:
https://bit.ly/3MERyVo
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5.30-8pm
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SU Postgraduate Meet & Greet: Welcome Buffet
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Meet and chat with other postgraduate students in the University
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Check SU Events Link
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Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11am – 12 noon
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- An introduction to MathSoc
- Imposter syndrome
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- An introduction to MathSoc, the university’s maths society. Learn what is on offer for members and how to join!
- Learn what imposter syndrome is, why many people have it and how you can overcome it.
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UP-ESLC-A09+
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12 - 2pm
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MathSoc Meet & Greet
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Meet the MathSoc Team and other members, with pizza and refreshments and there will be fun activities and a quiz
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UP-ESLC-C01
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1 – 2pm
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Reading and Writing in English (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 1 – 2 pm every day in Welcome Week.
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An overview of what might be expected of students during their studies in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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Online:
https://bit.ly/3pYSriE
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1 – 3 pm
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Free time
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Time set aside for you to visit the Discover Nottingham Fair or do any tasks you need to do.
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3 – 4pm
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British and Academic Culture (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 3 – 4 pm every day in Welcome Week.
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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:
https://bit.ly/41QJuW2
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Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 – 11am
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Essential Academic Skills
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Learn essential skills to your degree, including time management, critical thinking, and academic writing and referencing.
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UP-BOOTS-B34+
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1 – 1:50pm
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Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and wellbeing
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Learn what EDI is and why it is so important.
Learn how the university can and will support your mental health and wellbeing.
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UP-PHYS-B1+
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2 – 2:40pm
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Meet your course director (Gravity, Particles and Fields, Statistics, and Statistics with Applied Probability students)
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Learn about the specific details of your course and meet your fellow course-mates.
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Gravity, Particles and Fields
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UP-PSYC-A17+
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Statistics / Statistics + Applied Probability
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UP-MATH-A17+
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3 – 4pm
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PG library induction
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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:
https://tinyurl.com/mdxe8y6k
Having problems accessing the session? Try this:
1. Click to join the Libraries Welcome Sessions Team
2. Select the channel for Masters Students - Welcome to libraries
3. Find your specific session on the list, click the session title, then click "Join" at the scheduled start time
Note:
UP-PSYC-A17+ has been reserved as a private location for maths PGT students to watch this session.
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4 – 4:20pm
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Welcome to Your Students’ Union (SU)
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union Officers about what the SU offers and how you can get involved.
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UP-KEIGHTONAUD-B60
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4:25 – 5:10pm
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Ice-breaker activity
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Get to know your course-mates through a quick, fun and interactive game!
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UP-MATH-ATRIUM
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Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am – 12 noon
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Meet your teachers and revision
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Get to know who will be teaching you this year, and partake in some revision of pre-requisite material with staff available for help and advice.
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Financial and Computational Mathematics / Statistics / Statistics with Applied Probability venue:
UP-ESLC-C13-(Hybrid)+
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Gravity, Particles and Fields venue:
UP-WOLF-B227+
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12 – 1pm
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Meet your personal tutor
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Get to know your personal tutor. Learn what role your tutor plays during your studies.
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Your tutor’s office (your tutor will contact you with this information prior to the session)
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1 – 4pm
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Free time
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Time set aside for students to explore the SU Independent Fair or do any other tasks you need to do.
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1 – 2pm
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Reading and Writing in English (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 1 – 2 pm every day in Welcome Week.
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An overview of what might be expected of students during their studies in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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Online:
https://bit.ly/3BItlHI
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3 – 4pm
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British and Academic Culture (international students only)
Note: this session is repeated 3 – 4 pm every day in Welcome Week.
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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:
https://bit.ly/3MIVrsG
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There is a wide variety of sessions on offer, on academic communication, British and academic culture, speaking and listening in English, and more!
Guide to Locations: Building and Room Code Information
Locations required for Welcome Week: