Postgraduate taught induction timetable

10-11am

Centre for English Language (CELE)

Academic Essentials (Iteration 1)

Optional Session

This session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality, and formality.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

10-4pm

Students' Union (SU) - Welcome Fair 

Optional Session 

Opportunity for students to engage with the Students' Union and some of the welcome activities at the university to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life. 

Please attend the Welcome Fair when you don't have Department sessions.

David Ross Sports Village, University Park.

11-12 noon

Centre for English Language (CELE) – Speaking and Listening in English (Iteration 1)

International Students only

Optional Session

This session gives students an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

11-12 noon

Centre for English Language (CELE)

Academic Communication (Iteration 2)

Optional Session

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.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

12-12.30pm

Centre for English Language (CELE)

Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (Iteration 3)

Optional Session

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.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

1 –2pm

Centre for English Language (CELE) - British and academic culture

Reading and writing in English (Iteration 2)

International Students only

Optional Session

This session gives students an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

1-2pm

Centre for English Language (CELE)

Academic Communication (Iteration 2)

Optional Session

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.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

2-3pm

Student Academic Skills - SAS for PGT

Session 1- Transition to Postgraduate Study.

Three separate optional online sessions for all PGT.

Led by the libraries team, this session will explore the transition into University as a Postgraduate student.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

3-4pm

Student Academic Skills - SAS for PGT

Session 2- Expressing Critically and argument in academic writing.

Three separate optional online sessions for all PGT.

Led by the libraires team, The concepts of criticality and argument underpin all academic writing, but what are they? This session defines these concepts, demonstrates how critical reading shapes critical writing, and supports you in expressing your critical voice. We explore different ways to incorporate criticality in your writing, and consider how to use sources through quoting, summarising, and paraphrasing.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

4-5pm

Student Academic Skills - SAS for PGT

Session 3 – Time Management

Three separate optional online sessions for all PGT.

Led by the libraries team, in this session, we explore a range of time management techniques, including ways to take advantage of high and low focus time, as well as strategies for prioritising different tasks. We share a range of digital tools and demonstrate how to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals to make your study time effective. 

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

10-3pm

SU - Welcome Fair 

Optional Session 

This is an opportunity for you to engage with your Students' Union and some of the welcome activities at the university to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life.

Please attend the Welcome Fair when you don't have Department sessions.  

David Ross Sports Village, University Park 

10-10.30am

Welcome and Introduction

A Welcome and Introduction to all the Postgraduate students in the Department of M3.

A13, Pope Building

10.30am–12pm

Induction

PGT Advanced Materials

An introduction to the Advanced Materials MSc, from the programme director.

A1, Physics Building

10.30am–12pm

Induction

PGT Mechanical Engineering

An introduction to the Mechanical Engineering MSc, from the programme director.

ESLC B04

10.30am–12pm

Induction

PGT Bioengineering

An introduction to the Bioengineering MSc, from the programme director.

C27, Coates

10.30am–12pm

Induction

PGT Human Factors & Ergonomics

An introduction to the Human Factors & Ergonomics MSc from the programme director.

C22, Coates

10.30am–12pm

Induction

PGT Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing.

An introduction to the Additive Manufacturing MSc, from the programme director.

A24, Pope Building

12-1pm

PGT Lunch with MSc Course Directors & Tutors

Get to know your Course Directors, Tutors, and fellow students at a lunch.

Coates C25

1–2pm

PGT M3 Facilities Tour & PGT Hub Tour

Take a tour of the PGT facilities and PGT Hub, to become familiar with your new environment.

Start in Pope A13

2-3pm

Centre for English Language (CELE)

Academic Essentials (Iteration 1)

Optional Session

This session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality, and formality.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

3-4pm

IT induction

All Students

Discover all about the IT services available to assist you with your studies, getting connected, access software and apps and staying safe online. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/dts/knowledge-hub/it-induction/it-induction.aspx 

Online using MS Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time,

Click here to join the meeting

4-5pm

UoN Racing Team (Formula Student)

Optional Session

Find out more about our electric car team and how you can get involved in the Formula Student competition. There are various mechanical and electrical engineering roles you can take up.

Please only attend this if you don't have Department sessions.

A09, Engineering & Science Learning Centre (ESLC)

This session is running in-person and online so if you prefer to join via Microsoft Teams - Click to join

4-9pm

UP Welcome Village Evening Activities  

Optional Session  

The Welcome Villages are designed to offer student's a central location where they can drop-in and get involved in a range of different activity that embraces the full breadth of the University of Nottingham student experience.  
The villages will also host stands for key parts of the University to host Q&A stalls and their own activities to showcase their work and inform students.  

Please attend the evening activities when you don't have Department sessions.    

Welcome Village-Trent East Car Park Marquee  

10am-3pm 

SU Discover Nottingham  

Optional Session  

A chance for new students to find out what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the University of Nottingham and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses, and student life.  

Please attend this when you don't have Department sessions.    

Welcome Village Trent East car park Marquee. 

10am-11pm

Centre for English Language (CELE)

Academic Essentials (Iteration 1)

Optional Session

This session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality, and formality.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

11.30-12.30pm

Faculty Library Induction

New Students

Discover how to get started with our libraries including:

· an introduction to our eight libraries

· accessing our print and online collections, including leisure reading

· using the library discovery tool NUsearch to find resources and manage your library account.

· support for your academic and information skills

· who to contact for help.

Masters Students: Welcome to Your University Libraries

Engineering Masters Students Library Welcome The link will take you to a list of master's Students Library Welcomes on Teams. Scroll through the list to find the session above. Click the session, then click "Join" at the scheduled start time.

Having problems accessing the session? Try this:

1. Click to join the Libraries Welcome Sessions Team

2. Select the channel for the type of welcome session you would like to join: Undergraduates or master's Students

3. Find your specific Faculty / School welcome session on the list, click the session title, then click "Join" at the scheduled start time.

1-1.30pm

SU Induction

New Students

Virtual welcome talk from the UoN Student Union, for all new students in the Faculty of Engineering.

Online using MS Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time,

Click here to join the meeting 

2.30-3.30pm

Careers Talk

A session from the Careers and Employability Service outlining support and guidance offered to postgraduate students seeking future employment.

C15, Pope Building

3-4pm

UoN Racing Team

(Formula Student)

Optional Session

Find out more about our electric car team and how you can get involved in the Formula Student competition. There are various mechanical and electrical engineering roles you can take up.

Please only attend this if you don't have Department sessions.

A09, Engineering & Science Learning Centre (ESLC)

This session is running in-person and online so if you prefer to join via Microsoft Teams - Click to join

4-5pm

Open-source Assistive Devices (OPAD) Introductory Session

Optional Session

OPAD is an extra-curricular project group that brings together students and staff from across the university to design and manufacture assistive devices to help those who struggle to perform daily tasks due to illness, accident, or disabilities. Come along to this intro session to find out more about the current projects you could get involved in.

ELSC B01

4-9pm

University Park Welcome Village Evening Activities

Optional Session  

The Welcome Villages are designed to offer student's a central location where they can drop-in and get involved in a range of different activity that embraces the full breadth of the University of Nottingham student experience.  
The villages will also host stands for key parts of the University to host Q&A stalls and their own activities to showcase their work and inform students.  

Please attend this when you don't have Department sessions.  

Welcome Village-Trent East Car Park Marquee  

9.30-11.30am

PGT introduction – Design & Build Challenge

A team-building activity for all new postgraduate students in the department of M3.

CHEM X2

(Chemistry building)

10-3pm 

SU Discover Nottingham 

Optional Session 

A chance for new students to find out what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the University of Nottingham and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses, and student life. 

Please attend this when you don't have Department sessions.  

Welcome Village Trent East car park Marquee 

12 – 12.30pm

Centre for English Language (CELE) –

Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (Iteration 3)

Optional Session

This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support that Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence, and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

1-2pm

Centre for English Language (CELE) -

Academic Communication (Iteration 2)

Optional Session

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.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

1-2pm

Centre for English Language (CELE) - British and academic culture

Reading and writing in English (Iteration 2)

International Students only

Optional Session

This session gives students an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

2-3pm

Centre for English Language (CELE)

Academic Essentials (Iteration 1)

Optional Session

This session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality, and formality.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

3-4pm

4-5pm

Faculty health & safety - induction talk and PPE Collection (Mandatory session)

Compulsory for all new students in M3, Students are required to attend this talk and need to arrive at the stated arrival time 3pm before you can collect your lab PPE.

Coates Road Auditorium

(Number 51 on the campus map)

4-9PM

University Park Welcome Village Evening Activities

Optional Session  

The Welcome Villages are designed to offer students a central location where they can drop-in and get involved in a range of different activity that embraces the full breadth of the University of Nottingham student experience.
The villages will also host stands for key parts of the University to host Q&A stalls and their own activities to showcase their work and inform students.

Please attend this when you don't have Department sessions.  

Welcome Village-Trent East Car Park Marquee  

10am-4pm

SU – Independent Fair   

Optional Session  

A chance for students to look around some independent retailers and what is on offer.  

Please attend this when you don't have Department sessions.    

Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee  

University Park  

10–12 noon

PGT Study Skills

A session on essential study skills for successfully completing a postgraduate taught programme at a research-oriented university.

C05, Physics

12 – 12.30pm

Centre for English Language (CELE) –

 Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (Iteration 3)

Optional Session

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.

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

1-2pm

Digital Learning

All students 

 Discover how we use technology to enhance your learning, what platforms we use at UoN, and how you can learn how to make the best of existing technology and digital services in your studies and your future professional life. 

Online using Microsoft Teams or web browser

At the scheduled start time, click here to join the meeting

2-4pm

Modfest

Elective module information for all PGT students who have not yet decided on elective modules; including Language Centre Optional Module Information.

B01/04/05/07 Design Studio, Engineering & Science Learning Centre (ESLC)

Understanding your learning characteristics for university

• A metacognitive approach to learning: 'how do I study best?' 
• Working memory and processing speed: why there is no 'normal'. 
• Your relationship with time, procrastination, and focus 

Mon: 10-11 am 

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Mon: 12 noon-1 pm 

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Transition to university – becoming an independent learner

• Introduction to support from Learning Development 
• Flipped learning and independent study. 
• Reading skills for university 
• Well-being and academic performance 
• Addressing imposter feelings

Tue: 12 noon-1 pm 

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Tue: 12 noon-1 pm 

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Procrastination, perfectionism, and managing your time

• Understanding and addressing procrastination 
• How perfectionism influences working habits. 
• Tools for long, medium, and short-term planning 
• Setting SMART goals 
• Working with high and low focus times

Wed: 3:30-4:30 pm 

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Wed: 12 noon-1 pm 

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Note-making your way

• Why note-making habits matter at university 
• Hand-written, digital, and hybrid strategies 
• Short-cuts for note-making in lectures 
• Adapting Cornell, mind-maps, and summarising strategies 
• Using OneNote for digital note-making 

Thu: 3:30-4:30 pm  

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Thu: 12 noon-1 pm  

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Starting your digital student life

• Using Outlook e-mail and calendar 
• Professional communication via email and Teams 
• Navigating Teams – a basic guide 
• Digital tools and academic integrity 
• Avoiding digital overload, screen-time habits 

Fri: 10-11 am 

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Fri: 12 noon-1 pm 

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