Undergraduate BA 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.
Monday 25 Septemb
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
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11–11.30am
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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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Pope Building, C14, University Park Campus
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11.45am–1.30pm
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Studying Social Work
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A session with 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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Sir Clive Granger Building, Room A39, University Park Campus
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1.30–2pm
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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: C102, A3, A103), University Park Campus
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
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10–10.30am
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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 and applying for DBS.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A4, University Park Campus
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10.30am –3pm
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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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Trent Building (Rooms: C14, C15, B65, LG6, LG9), 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 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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11am–12 noon
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Let’s be Clear on Consent*
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Developed in collaboration with current students, Consent Training will be offered to all first-year students at the beginning of the 2023 academic year. The workshop is 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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Pope Building, C15, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Peer Mentoring
For students interested in the peer mentoring scheme
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An introduction to the school peer mentoring scheme.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, 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
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am–12 noon
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Becoming a Social Worker
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A session facilitating reflection on the kind of social worker students want to become.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A1, 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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11am–12 noon
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Coffee and Campus Tour
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A chance for you to ask any questions you might have to our current second-year cohort, who will then take you on a campus tour.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B1, 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, B1, University Park Campus
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1–1.30pm
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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 BA Programme Director any questions you have.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B18, University Park Campus
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* Please be aware that in the ‘Let’s Talk About Consent’ workshop we will be discussing sensitive issues relating to consent and sexual violence. This will connect to the lived experience of some students who are joining the university. Please feel supported to choose not to attend the workshop if this is not right/appropriate for you. Please be aware that you can access support if you are affected by these issues from your Support and Wellbeing Team or by contacting us via Report and Support.