Induction timetable
NUBS / MSc Digital Marketing
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our school and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Please read the information and view the videos on our pre-arrival page before 23 September.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- our academic and administrative staff
- all the resources and support available to you at the University of Nottingham
All sessions in your induction schedule are compulsory to attend unless stipulated ‘Optional’. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
All sessions in your induction schedule are compulsory to attend unless stipulated ‘Optional’. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
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University card
Find out when and where you can collect your university card.
Session locations
To guide you around campus, we’ve given you some help to get to the different buildings (see ‘venue’ in the schedule for more details).
- AccessAble- gives detailed information about accessibility of buildings across our university campuses. In your induction timetable you will find the unique link to each building to support you in finding the correct room.
- Campus map - has building numbers to help you find where your talks are located. See the Jubilee Campus map (PDF).
- Rooms A73, A74 and A76in the North Business School will be dedicated quiet spaces for Business School MSc students during induction week, allowing you to get away from the crowds and take a break from the noise.
- Hopper Bus – The University of Nottingham provides free hopper bus services that runs between the main University Park Campus and Jubilee, Sutton Bonington and King's Meadow campuses, and the Royal Derby Hospital throughout the year.
Some sessions will take place online. Find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
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.
University-Wide Events
University-Wide Events
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Cripps Health Centre Registration
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The UoN Health Service is an NHS General Practice with a strong working relationship in supporting health needs of the University community
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Click here to register with a doctor
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19 September - 24 September
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In-person Registration & BRP
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Via appointment, in person in the Great Hall, Trent Building
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The Great Hall, Trent Building, University Park Campus
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30 September - 9 October
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University Card Collection
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Student Services Centre. Exchange Building, Jubilee Campus |
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23 September (11am - 5.30pm) and 24 September (11am - 3pm)
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SU Welcome Fair
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Visit the Welcome Fair to find out more about all the societies and sports groups at the university
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus
Free Hopper buses run between Jubilee and University Park campuses. Click here for bus timetable information
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23 September and 24 September (10am – 11am)
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SU Quiet Freshers Fair
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An opportunity for students to meet our 400+ clubs and societies as well as key external and university services in a quieter and low-level lighting hour. If you prefer less crowds and a calmer time to chat with our groups, then sign up for this hour.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus
Free Hopper buses run between Jubilee and University Park campuses. Click here for bus timetable information
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25 and 26 September (10am – 4pm)
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Students’ Union Freebies Fair
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A chance for you to find out what’s on offer in Nottingham while you are at the university and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses and student life
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Portland Terrace, University Park Campus
Free Hopper buses run between Jubilee and University Park campuses. Click here for bus timetable information
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27 September (10am - 4pm)
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Students' Union Discover Nottingham Fair
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Portland Terrace, University Park Campus
Free Hopper buses run between Jubilee and University Park campuses. Click here for bus timetable information
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Course Specific Timetable
Monday 23 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 23 September
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11am -12pm
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[Optional] ALACS - Speaking and Listening in English Session
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This online session gives you an overview of what you might face during your stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.
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Click here to join the call
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1-2pm
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Senior Tutor and Support & Wellbeing welcome
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Meet your senior tutors and the University of Nottingham support and wellbeing team.
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B52 (Business School South Auditorium), Jubilee Campus
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2-3pm
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Welcome to the University of Nottingham Business School
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Welcome from David Park, Dean of the Business School and Abigail Hunt, Director of MSc Programmes.
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B52 (Business School South Auditorium), Business School South, Jubilee Campus
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3-4pm
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Course Directors Overview & Welcome from the course team
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An introduction and welcome from your course director covering course structure, module enrolment, timetabling, communication and Moodle.
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A26, Business School South, Jubilee Campus
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Tuesday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 24 September
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2-3pm
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Meet The People
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A chance to meet your course team and fellow course mates in an informal setting.
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A24, Business School South, Jubilee Campus
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3-4pm
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[Optional] ALACS - Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills Session
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This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support. ALACS offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.
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Click here to join the call
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Wednesday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 25 September
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1-2pm
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[Optional] ALACS – Reading and Writing in English
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This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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Click here to join the call
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3-4pm
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[Optional] ALACS – British and Academic Culture Session (International students only)
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This session gives you 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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Click here to join the call
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Thursday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 26 September
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10-11am
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Student Services and ESE Welcome Session
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This session will provide an overview of the services and opportunities available to you from Student Services, and the Education and Student Experience (ESE) team, during your time at university.
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Click here to join the call
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11am- 12pm
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Your Introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
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Find out how to get started with your in-person and digital library services and how we can help you to achieve your study goals.
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Click here to join the call
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12-1pm
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Student Union Welcome Talk
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Discover the importance of Academic Voice and the incredible work achieved by students and staff! Learn how to become an academic rep and actively engage in your education.
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Click here to join the call
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1-2pm
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[Optional] ALACS – Academic Communication
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
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Click here to join the call
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4-5pm
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Your IT essentials (IT Induction)
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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. You can ask any follow-on questions at our Smart Bar service – check the IT Induction Hub for more information.
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Click here to join the call
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Friday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 27 September
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9-11am
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Time for Teams
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Time for Teams is an introduction to teamwork and how to accelerate your employability with the Business School Postgraduate Careers Team.
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B52 (Business School South Auditorium), Business School South, Jubilee Campus
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