Undergraduate BA Politics and Philosophy (VL52) 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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Please note: This is a joint honours degree, and this timetable is for activities and meetings organised by the School of Politics and International Relations. Please do check with the other relevant school (Philosophy) for their activities.
University card collection times and locations: Please visit the card collection webpage to find out when and where you can collect your card.
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.
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 |
9–10am
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Core: Welcome to Students of Politics and Economics, Politics and Philosophy and Philosophy, Politics and Economics
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Join new students and Head of School Professor Caitlin Milazzo for your welcome and introduction to the School of Politics and International Relations.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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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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2–3pm
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Go Abroad with Politics
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An introduction to studying abroad with Exchange Officer Chun-yi Lee.
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Monica Partridge Building, A03, University Park Campus
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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
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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 undergraduate student handbook, school governance structures, personal tutors, student services and more.
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Keighton Auditorium, University Park Campus
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11.30am–12.30pm
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Meet Your Module Convenors
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Get to know your module convenors and meet fellow students in the school over some coffee and cake.
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Atrium foyer, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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12.30–1.30pm
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School Tours of Teaching Spaces
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Join current students in the school for group tours of some of the most common teaching spaces where you will find yourself during study.
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Meet outside the north entrance, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus
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1.30–2pm
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Introduction to Languages at the University of Nottingham
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An introductory session covering the options available to you to study a language while at the University of Nottingham.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B62, University Park Campus
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4–4.30pm
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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 |
10–11am
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Let’s be Clear on Consent
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An interactive face-to-face session to explore; Why is consent important? What is it? What does it look like? And how can we contribute to a positive and safe university community?
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Physics Building, C12, University Park Campus
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12 noon–1pm
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Welcome to your Students’ Union and Getting Involved with Societies
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A presentation about what the Students’ Union offers with the opportunity to hear from existing student societies and find out how you can get involved in their activities.
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Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Campus Tour with Peer Mentors and New Students
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An opportunity to learn more about your campus and meet peer mentors in the school. Includes key locations such as the Portland building Students’ Union hub and the Hallward Library.
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Meet outside the west wing entrance, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus
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3–4pm
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Libraries Learning Development: The Transition to University - Becoming an Independent Learner
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In this session, we will explore top tips for balancing your study and non-study time, ideas to help you with university-level reading, as well as the basics of online communication.
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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
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
10.30–11am
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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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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 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, 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 |
10am–3pm
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Core: Personal Tutor Meetings
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Use this time to have an individual or group meeting with your personal tutor, who is there to guide and support your development while at university.
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Staff offices, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus
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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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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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