Welcome to our M3 postgraduate taught students
Congratulations and a very warm welcome to the Department of Mechanical, Materials Mand Manufacturing Engineering (M3). We are looking forward to meeting you soon. As a new member of this vibrant community, you will be taught and supported by leading academics and industry professionals who are committed to inspirational teaching. We hope you have an excellent experience during your degree. If you are unsure about anything in these early weeks do not be afraid to ask questions or seek help from staff.
What you need to do before you arrive
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Review the IT equipment recommendations
You will need access to a laptop or device to participate in lectures and complete online learning. Whether you already have a device or are considering purchasing new IT equipment for your university studies, please check the minimum specification recommended by Digital and Technology Services.
We would suggest you use an MS Windows 10 or Windows 11 system for ease of access to our commonly used systems, and to use some of the specialist engineering software for your studies. We would also suggest your device should have a microphone and webcam to interact with staff and students during online support sessions and tutorials.
Microsoft Office is available to download free of charge to all students for the duration of their studies and specialist engineering software is available in our on-campus computer rooms and through a remote desktop connection.
There are computer rooms available on campus and a laptop loan service but both are offered on a first come first served basis. All students who might struggle with financing IT equipment can apply for support via the Hardship Fund.
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Review the university's pre-arrival digital learning guide
Understand what we mean by digital learning and find out how you will be engaging with online learning activities during your studies.
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Find out how you can get involved in extracurricular activities or access resources to enhance your student experience
PGES
We are the Postgraduate Engineering Society ("PGES" for short), run by and for postgraduate engineering students at the University of Nottingham. Our aim is to help create a sense of belonging in the diverse PGR and PGT community.
We organise regular social events and are part of the wider Faculty of Engineering effort to provide wellbeing and careers support to our members. We also support involvement in university-wide intra-mural and non-competitive sports.
PGES is a great way to meet other engineers across different courses and research areas – drop us a message on pg-engineer@uonsu.com if you have any questions or ideas for the committee to consider!
Engineering and Architecture Hub
This site has been designed as a hub for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students to find out what is going on within the engineering and architecture community.