Postgraduate research induction timetable for politics and international relations
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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Activity key
Core: These are activities where information will be shared that is integral to understanding your course and its structure.
Optional: These activities are centrally run events by the Students’ Union, where time has been allocated for you to engage with these in addition to school-based events.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
4–6pm
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Film Screening: The Death of Stalin
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Join staff and students for a film screening of the critically acclaimed movie, The Death of Stalin. Refreshments provided.
This event has a limited number of tickets available.
Register
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Hallward Library Screening Room, LG140, University Park Campus
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10am–4pm
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Optional: Welcome Fair
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This is an opportunity for you to engage with some of the welcome activities at the university and to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
10am–3pm
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Optional: Welcome Fair
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This is an opportunity for you to engage with some of the welcome activities at the university and to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
11.30am–1pm
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Core: Head of School Welcome and Induction Session
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Welcome by Head of School Professor Caitlin Milazzo and Director of Postgraduate Research Dr Jonathan Sullivan.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, C105, University Park Campus
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1–1.30pm
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Core: Working in the Law and Social Sciences Building
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An introduction into all you need to know about working in the Law and Social Sciences building including hotdesk booking, health and safety, ethics, funding and travel.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, C105, University Park Campus
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10am–4pm
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Optional: Discover Nottingham
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Find out what Nottingham has to offer. There will be information from local and national businesses, including on NCT bus passes.
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Welcome Village Marquee, Trent East Car Park (between Trent and Portland Buildings), University Park Campus
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
10–11.30am
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Core: Introduction to School Research Centres
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Your introduction to Research Centre Activities with the Centre Directors.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, C105, University Park Campus
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11.30am–12 noon
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What it Means to be a Postgraduate Research Student
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Welcome to the postgraduate research community with current students.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B100, University Park Campus
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12 noon–1pm
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How Can I Use My Politics Degree? Alumni Talk and Q&A
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An opportunity to hear from a panel of alumni speakers about the utility of their degree and career journeys.
Register
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Lunch, Meet and Greet for Alumni, Students and Staff
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Meet alumni and staff over a networking lunch and socialise with your fellow students.
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Monica Partridge Building, E07, University Park Campus
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2–3pm
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Core: Meet Your Supervisor
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First meeting with your supervisor. Introductions and planning.
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Staff office – B and C floor, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus
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10am–4pm
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Optional: Discover Nottingham
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Find out what Nottingham has to offer. There will be information from local and national businesses, including on NCT bus passes.
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Welcome Village Marquee, Trent East Car Park (between Trent and Portland Buildings), University Park Campus
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
2–2.30pm
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Postgraduate Careers and Placements
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Introduction from your Faculty Careers and Placements team.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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2.30–3pm
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Welcome to your Students’ Union
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A presentation from the Students’ Union including on helping you get involved in sports, societies, events and volunteering, as well as supporting you in making change and finding support.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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3–5pm
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Barbecue Social
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Join staff and students to finish off welcome week with a school-wide barbecue social.
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Atrium / B63, Law and Social Sciences building and Millennium Garden spaces, University Park Campus
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10am–3pm
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Optional: Students’ Union Independent Fair
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Fair of independent local businesses hosted by the Students’ Union.
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Welcome Village Marquee, Trent East Car Park (between Trent and Portland Buildings), University Park Campus
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