Postgraduate taught 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
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1–2pm
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International Students Only – Academic Language and Communication Skills (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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Online meeting using Microsoft Teams.
Join the meeting
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3–4pm
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International Students Only – Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS): British and Academic Culture
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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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Online meeting using Microsoft Teams.
Join the meeting
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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
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4.30–5.30pm
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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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Online meeting using Microsoft Teams.
This link will take you to our Library Welcome channels. Select ‘Social Sciences Undergraduates’ and click on ‘Join’.
Join the meeting
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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 |
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9.30–11.30am
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Core: Studying Politics at Nottingham
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An introduction to all you need to know while studying politics at Nottingham including the student handbook, school governance structures, personal tutors, student services and more.
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Physics Building, C27, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Core: Welcome to MA Programme
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MA International Relations with Dr Diana Popescu
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A4, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Core: Welcome to MA Programme
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MA International Security and Terrorism with Dr Daniel Lomas
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A1, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Core: Welcome to MA Programme
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MA Asian and International Studies with Dr Carole Spary
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A3, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Core: Welcome to MA Programme
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MA Politics and Contemporary History with Professor Wyn Rees
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A2, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Core: Welcome to MA Programme
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MA Social Sciences Research with Professor Cees van der Eijk
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A103, University Park Campus
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4.30–5.30pm
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Libraries Learning Development – Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Managing your Time
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In this session we will help you identify and tackle reasons for procrastination and equip you with strategies for battling perfectionism, setting great goals, and keeping track of your time.
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Online meeting using Microsoft Teams.
Join the meeting
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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
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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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3–3.30pm
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Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)
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This session gives you an overview of the support offered to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst at the university.
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Online meeting using Microsoft Teams.
Join the meeting
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4–5pm
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IT (Information Technology) Induction – Your IT Essentials
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Discover all about the IT services available to assist you with your studies. You can ask any follow-on questions at our Smart Bar service – check help and support for more information.
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Online meeting using Microsoft Teams.
Join the meeting
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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 (East Car Park between the Trent and Portland Buildings), University Park Campus
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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11am–12 noon
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International Students Only – Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS): Speaking and Listening in English
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This 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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Online meeting using Microsoft Teams.
Join the meeting
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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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