Postgraduate taught induction timetable
MA American Studies
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
Campus map:
Building number: 34
Grid reference: B2
AccessAble: David Ross Sports Village
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2 to 3pm
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Introduction to MA American Studies
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Find out more about your MA, ask any questions you may have about the course and meet your course director, Dr Ruth Maxey.
Some voluntary interaction
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A3 Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences 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
Campus map:
Building number: 34
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
This session will be online; however, a computer room has been booked to ensure that students can access the online session. Please see room details below:
A13 Pope Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 27
Grid reference: F2
AccessAble: Pope Building
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12 noon to 1pm
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Welcome to the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies
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Learn more about the school, meet our Careers and Student Services Team and find out how they can help you throughout your studies.
Some voluntary interaction
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A13 Pope Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 27
Grid reference: F2
AccessAble: Pope Building
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2 to 3pm
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Being Part of an Academic Community
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In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master's by research student.
More information about this session.
Please note, there is an alternative time to attend this session below. You only need to attend one session.
Some voluntary interaction
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Online – Teams meeting
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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
Campus map:
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
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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.
Social interaction
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The atrium in Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
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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Meet your Personal Tutor (1:1 session)
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It is important that you meet with your personal tutor in the first weeks. The role of the personal tutor is to provide support and to help you make the most of your time at university.
Your personal tutor will be in touch to arrange a meeting between 10am and 4pm.
Some voluntary interaction
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Your personal tutor will be in touch with the venue details.
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10am to 4pm
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Students’ Union Discover Nottingham
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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
Campus map:
In between Trent Building and Portland Building
Building number: 11 and 15
Grid reference: E4
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2 to 3pm
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Being Part of an Academic Community
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In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master's by research student.
More information about this session.
This is a repeat session.
Some voluntary interaction
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Online – Teams meeting
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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
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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
Campus map:
In between Trent Building and Portland Building
Building number: 11 and 15
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
Campus map:
In between Trent Building and Portland Building
Building number: 11 and 15
Grid reference: E4
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11am to 12 noon
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
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Essential induction session to help you use the university’s libraries effectively.
No interaction
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Arts (School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies) master’s 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.
Accessing the session via this route will enable you to see and interact with the chat during the induction.
See additional information if you are having trouble joining.
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1 to 1.30pm
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Welcome to Your Student 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: Being Part of an Academic Community for Arts postgraduate taught and MRes Students - with the Learning Development Team
Being a postgraduate taught student can sometimes feel a bit like being in limbo: you are not an undergraduate, and usually only have one year to become part of the university and complete your course! So how can you feel part of the academic community you are studying in? In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master's by research student.
Key content:
- Structure and function of the university
- Shape of the university year for postgraduate students
- Engaging with schools including through conference events
- ‘Imposter phenomenon’
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
Session direct link: arts master's students library welcome direct link (please note that the chat function will be unavailable via this route)
Asynchronous welcomes from the University of Nottingham library team: master’s students: welcome to your university libraries