Drug Discovery MSc (and the 2-year course) induction timetable
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce 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
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
9-9.50am.
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Arrival
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Collect your welcome information and lanyards
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Pharmacy Building
The Foyer
No 26 on the
University Park Map
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10-12noon
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Welcome to the Course
Refreshments
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Meet the Course Director, key teaching staff, senior staff, and other students on the course
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Physics Building
Room B23
No 22 on the
University Park Map
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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 on-campus and online – check the help and support page for more information.
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Students can join this session online via their own devices, see Moodle Welcome Pagefor joining links, orcan view it on a big screen in
The Coates Road Auditorium
No 51 on the
University Park Map
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Tuesday 26 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
9-10am
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Drop in (optional)
James Beswick (PGT Course Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies) will be at this session to answer any course-specific questions
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Do you have any questions or is there anything you are unsure about? Drop in and see us.
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Pharmacy Building
Room A01
No 26 on the
University Park Map
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11-1pm
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Healthy U Induction: Support and Wellbeing
Fun quiz
Refreshments
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Join us for a fun quiz and meet your Wellbeing and Support Officers
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The Boots Science Building
Room B34
No 44 on the
University Park Map
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Wednesday 27 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
9-10.45am
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Drop in (optional)
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Do you have any questions or is there anything you are unsure about? Drop in and see us.
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Pharmacy Building
Room A01
No 26 on the
University Park Map
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Thursday 28 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
9am-11am
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Course Introduction
The Principles of Drug Discovery
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An introduction to the course
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Physics Building
Room B23
No 22 on the
University Park Map
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3-4pm
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
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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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Students will receive the Microsoft Teams joining link via email to their UoN email accounts. Students can contact kathy.wilson@nottingham.ac.uk if they have any questions about the link.
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4-4.30pm
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Welcome to Your 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. Everything from being a Course Rep, being in a student society, representing the university in sport, where to get independent advice, creating change on your campus and much more!
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Physics Building
Room B1
No 22 on the
University Park Map
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Friday 29 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
10–11am
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Introduction to the module: The Principles of Drug Discovery
Module code PHAR4032
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Introduction to the module
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Physics Building
Room B23
No 44 on the
University Park Map
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1-2pm
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Introduction to the module: Drug Targets and Pharmacodynamics
Module code PHAR4033
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Introductory lecture
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The Boots Science Building
Room B34
No 44 on the
University Park Map
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2-3pm
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Module: Drug Targets and Pharmacodynamics
Module code PHAR4033
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Communication of scientific data lecture
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The Boots Science Building
Room B34
No 44 on the
University Park Map
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Wednesday 4 October
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
2-4pm
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International Students Only
Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)
International student session
Refreshments – see location
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Bespoke programme/presentation to include British and Academic Culture. Reading and writing in English. Speaking and listening in English
Pizza and refreshments
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Life Sciences Building
Room B3
No 23 on the University Park Map
Room A22, Psychology Building No 29 on the University Park Map
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