Undergraduate Medical Physiology and Therapeutics 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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Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
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10–11.15am
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Welcome to the Medical School at Derby
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Welcome talk delivered by Prof Claire Sharpe (Dean of Education) and Dr Diane Hudman (Director of Undergraduate Studies)
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304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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11.30am –12.15pm
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Student support
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Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) and Senior Tutor introductions
Dr Jenny Koenig and Dr Wayne Carter
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304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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12.15–12.35pm
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Wellbeing Support
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An introduction to the wellbeing services available to you with Mrs Elizabeth Hodgson
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304 and 305, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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12.35–1pm
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Student photographs
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Allocated time to take your student photographs
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207, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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1.15–2pm
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Welcome to the Medical School at Derby
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Welcome talk delivered by Prof Claire Sharpe (Dean of Education) and Dr Diane Hudman (Director of Undergraduate Studies)
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A2026, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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2–3pm
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Tour of Derby Medical School
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Building tour including;
Clinical Science - Wayne Carter
Exercise Suite - Joe
Clinical Physiology - Kenny Smith
Clinical skills - Tina Wilson
Getting to know each other
Another chance for photographs
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Departing from:
A2026, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
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10am–12 noon
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MPT course content
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Study transition to university and your Introduction to your MPT course
Presented by Dr Gwen Hughes (Course Lead) and Dr Chris Walters
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A2026, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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Break 12 noon-1pm
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1–2pm
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IT Moodle introduction
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An introductory talk to show you practical tips and tricks to navigate the medicine modules on Moodle, the university’s online learning platform
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C4008, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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2–3pm
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University basics – library services
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An introduction to the library services available and how to make the most of this resource
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C4008, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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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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Practical inductions Group A
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Practical health and safety skills and basic lab skills with Lauren Waite and Dr Aimee Whitton
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Teaching lab, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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10–11am
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Group B
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EDI presented by:
Dr Jenny Koenig
Prof Raheela Khan
Dr Allan McCoy
Gwen
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304, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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11.45am–12.45pm
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EDI
Group A
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EDI presented by:
Dr Jenny Koenig
Prof Raheela Khan
Dr Allan McCoy
Gwen
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304, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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11.45am–1.15pm
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Practical Inductions Group B
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Practical health and safety skills and basic lab skills with Lauren Waite and Dr Aimee Whitton
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Teaching lab, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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1–2pm
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EDI
Group C
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EDI presented by:
Dr Jenny Koenig Prof Raheela Khan
Dr Allan McCoy
Gwen
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304, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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2.15–3.45pm
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Practical Inductions Group C
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Practical health and safety skills and basic lab skills with
Lauren Waite and Dr Aimee Whitton
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Teaching lab, Derby Medical School, Royal Derby Hospital
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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Welcome Village at University Park
Health and Wellbeing Day
Centre for English Language Education (CELE) academic support
International welcome week activities for (1WW) for our UNUK International students
IWW – CELE – Speaking and Listening in English
2-3pm at University Park Campus
This session gives students an overview of what they might face during their stay in the UN in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.
Kelly Trivedy – 2-3pm – MPT Learning Development Team Induction – location on main campus.
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Student Union
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9.30-10.00
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MS Teams
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Our University of Nottingham at Derby (UNAD) Student Union
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Introduction to UNAD - UNAD President
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Recorded video
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Lunch break
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Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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9.30–10am
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Students’ Union
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Microsoft Teams
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Free time
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Our University of Nottingham at Derby (UNAD) Students’ Union
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Introduction to UNAD with our UNAD President
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Pre-recorded video
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2–3pm
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Speaking and Listening in English
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For international students only:
This session gives you an overview of what you might face during your studies in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university
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TBC
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2–3pm
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MPT Learning Development Team induction
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Kelly Trivedy gives an overview of what the Learning Development team does and how they can support you
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TBC
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