Postgraduate research induction timetable
PhD programmes
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our department and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- our academic staff
- all the resources and support available to you at the University of Nottingham
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
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Session locations
The building number is included for in-person sessions. This is to help you find the location on the University Park campus map. You can also look for the locations on the University of Nottingham AccessAble guide to find accessibility information.
Some sessions will take place online. Find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
Participation levels
Each event lists the level of interaction. This includes:
- No interaction: an information session with no questions asked of the audience. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Some voluntary interaction: an information session with very limited (voluntary) participation. The speaker may ask questions or invite you to ask questions on a voluntary basis. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Active voluntary interaction: an interactive session, where the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: A social/informal event aimed to help you get to know your peers and/or different services/groups from around the university.
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 September
Welcome activities for Monday 25 September
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If you cannot attend workshops on this day due to the Jewish holiday, recordings and/or information will available on the department community hub.
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10am to 4pm
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Students Union Welcome Fair
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Drop in to see what’s on offer from the many societies. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
Building number 34, map grid reference B2
AccessAble: David Ross Sports Village
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12 noon to 1pm
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Welcome to the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies (CLAS)
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An introduction to the school and the PhD degree programme. This is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your course and meet the School Director of Postgraduate Research.
Active voluntary interaction
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Trent Building
Room A46, University Park
Building number 11, map grid reference E4
AccessAble: Trent Building
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am to 3pm
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Students’ Union Welcome Fair
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Drop in to see what’s on offer from the many societies. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
Building number 34, map grid reference B2
AccessAble: David Ross Sports Village
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11 to 11.45am
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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.
No interaction
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Online - Teams meeting
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1 to 3pm
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Postgraduate Research in the Department of American and Canadian Studies - An Introduction
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Welcome to all MRes and PhD students in the Department of American and Canadian Studies. This is an introduction to studying in the department and a chance to meet other students studying in the same department.
Active voluntary interaction
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Trent Building
Room B76, University Park
Building number 11, map grid reference E4
AccessAble: Trent Building
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3pm to 3.30pm
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Tour of Department with current PhD students
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A tour of the department led by current PhD students.
Social interaction
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Leaving from outside Trent Building
Room B76, University Park
Building number 11, map grid reference E4
AccessAble: Trent Building
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4.30 to 5pm
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Meet the Student Support and Wellbeing Team
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Meet the team and find out what support is available to help you during your studies, including information about our Disability Support Services team.
Some voluntary interaction
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B62, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park
AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
Building number 7, map grid reference D3
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From 5pm
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School Postgraduate Social
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Come along and meet the wider school postgraduate community in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Refreshments will be provided.
Social interaction
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Atrium, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park
Building number 7, map grid reference D3
To access the atrium, use the north door, which is nearest to the Monica Partridge Building
AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
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10am to 4pm
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Students’ Union Discover Nottingham Fair
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Drop in to find out more about the city of Nottingham, with stalls from local and national businesses. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
Between building numbers 11 and 15, map grid reference E4
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am to 4pm
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Students’ Union Discover Nottingham Fair
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Drop in to find out more about the city of Nottingham, with stalls from local and national businesses. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
Between building number 11 and 15, map grid reference E4
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities for Friday 29 September
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10am to 4pm
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Students’ Union Independent Fair
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Drop in to find offers from local traders. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
Between building numbers 11 and 15, map grid reference E4
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11am to 12 noon
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School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies (CLAS) Postgraduate Students Library Welcome
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Essential induction session to help you use the university’s libraries effectively.
No interaction
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Online - Teams meeting
The link will take you to a list of 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.
Support if you are having trouble joining the meeting.
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1 to 1.30pm
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Welcome to Your Students’ Union
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union officers about what the Students’ Union offers and how you can get involved. Everything from being a course representative, being in a student society, representing the university in sport, where to get independent advice, creating change on your campus and much more.
No interaction
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Online - Teams meeting
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Online: Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
Having problems accessing the session? Try this:
- Join the libraries welcome sessions team
- Select the channel for the type of welcome session you would like to join: undergraduate students
- Find your specific faculty/school welcome session on the list, click the session title, then click "join" at the scheduled start time
Asynchronous welcomes from the University of Nottingham library team: