Postgraduate MA Social Work 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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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.
Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
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9.30am–10am
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Welcome to the School of Sociology and Social Policy
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A welcome from the Head of School and the Director of Education Student Experience.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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10am–12 noon
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Studying Social Work
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A session with the programme directors including what to expect of your subject, blended learning, how to get help and what is available, meeting peer group and Q&A.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A2, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Introduction to Practice Learning
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A session with the Practice Learning Manager including skills days, fitness to practice, PLIFs and applying for DBS.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A2, University Park Campus
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2.30–3pm
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Personal Tutor Group Meetings
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Different times (you will receive a message to confirm when and where your tutor group will meet).
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Law and Social Sciences Building (Rooms: A103, C102), University Park Campus
Monica Partridge Building, E02, University Park Campus
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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 Masters Students: Library Welcome’ and click on ‘Join’.
Join online session
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
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10-11am
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Stronger Together
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A session about equality, diversity and inclusion – and the principles of respect and dignity.
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Pope Building, C15, University Park Campus
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2–3.45pm
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Becoming a Social Worker
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A session with the Director of Centre for Social Work facilitating reflection on the kind of social worker students want to become.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A4, University Park Campus
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4-5pm
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Welcome to Social Work – International Students
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A session with international students looking at the support offered by the university and making the transition to studying Social Work in the UK.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A4, University Park Campus
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
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10am–12 noon
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1:1 Meet your Tutor Session
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Different times (you will receive a message to confirm when and where you will meet your tutor).
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Law and Social Sciences Building (Rooms: A3, A103, C102), University Park Campus
Monica Partridge Building, E07, University Park Campus
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12 noon–1pm
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Pizza Picnic
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A chance for you to get to know your lecturers and colleagues whilst eating free pizza.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A3, University Park Campus
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2–4pm
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BAME Social Work Students, Making Space for Change
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An opportunity for BAME students to come together to explore experiences of equality and inclusion within social work at Nottingham.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A4, University Park Campus
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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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Join online session
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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1–2pm
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Coffee and Campus Tour
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A chance for you to ask questions to our current master’s students, who will then take you on a campus tour.
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Monica Partridge Building, C12, University Park Campus
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2–2.30pm
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Supporting Students with Additional Needs on Placement
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Come along to hear more about how we support our social work students with neurodiversity, mental health issues and other support needs.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B18, University Park Campus
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2.30–3pm
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Drop-in session with the Programme Director
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This is an optional session where you can drop in online to ask the MA Programme Director any questions you have.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B18, University Park Campus
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