Undergraduate American and Canadian Studies induction timetable
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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Joint honours students
If you are studying in two separate schools or departments, please visit the joint honours webpage, where you will find links to your other school/department's schedule.
University card
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Unsure about your timetable?
If you are missing any information, or have any questions about your timetable email us.
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 taking place on Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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If you cannot attend workshops on this day due to the Jewish holiday, recordings 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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10 to 11.30am
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Welcome Meeting for Single and Joint Honours Students
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This session provides practical information about department and university systems, to help you get oriented. We will introduce key terms and give an overview of the structure of your year.
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C05, Physics Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 22
Grid reference: F2
AccessAble: Physics Building
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2 to 3pm
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How to Win at Being a Student
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Designed using feedback from our current students and empirical research, this session covers how to get the best possible start at university and our five rules to win.
No interaction
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B3 Life Sciences Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 23
Grid reference: F3
AccessAble: Life Sciences Building
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30 to 10am
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Meet your 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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Online - Teams Meeting
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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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11am to 12 noon
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Study Abroad Information Session
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Interested in studying abroad? Attend the information session to find out more.
Some voluntary interaction
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C25, Coates Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 36
Grid reference: G3
AccessAble: Coates Building
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3 to 4.30 pm
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Clash Welcome Session - for single/joint honours students unable to attend the welcome meeting
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Catch-up session for students unable to attend the Monday welcome. Practical information and orientation.
Some voluntary interaction
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A01 Highfield House, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 10
Grid reference: D4
AccessAble: Highfield House
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9 to 10am
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Understanding your Learning Characteristics
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Everyone learns differently. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
More details about the 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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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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10am to 12 noon
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Personal Tutor Meetings
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Small group meetings with your personal tutor to introduce this pastoral role. Your tutor will be in touch to arrange time and location.
Active voluntary interaction
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Room to be confirmed by your personal tutor.
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11am to 12 noon
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Understanding your Learning Characteristics
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Everyone learns differently. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
More details about the 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 taking place on 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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10 to 11am
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Skills for Successful University Study
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This session supplements ‘How to win at being a student,’ to help you get the most out of your time at university. What will studying American and Canadian Studies be like?
Some voluntary interaction
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C14, Monica Partridge Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Monica Partridge Building
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1 to 2pm
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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 page for more information.
No interaction
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Online - Teams meeting
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2.30 to 4pm
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American and Canadian Studies Quiz and Social Event
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Come meet other American and Canadian studies students and show off your knowledge of pop culture and current affairs!
Please complete this form so we can provide catering.
Social interaction
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A03 Monica Partridge Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 63
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Monica Partridge Building
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4 to 4.45pm
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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 undergraduates library welcome
The link will take you to a list of undergraduate 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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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am to 4pm
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Student’s 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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12 noon to 1pm
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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?
Please be aware that in the 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 or by contacting us via Report and Support.
Some voluntary interaction
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C12, Physics Building, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 22
Grid reference: F2
AccessAble: Physics Building
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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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4.05 to 5pm
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University Park Campus Tour
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Discover more about University Park Campus with student tour guides from the Faculty of Arts!
Other tours will run on Thursday and Friday (see eventbrite link)
Sign up with Eventbrite.
Active voluntary interaction
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Meet on the grass outside the Monica Partridge Building Level B Entrance
Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Monica Partridge Building
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Online: Understanding your Learning Characteristics for Arts Undergraduates - with the Learning Development Team
Everyone learns differently. As you embark on your university journey at the University of Nottingham, having an understanding of your learning characteristics is a must. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
Key content:
- How understanding metacognition supports learning
- ‘What kind of learner am I?’
- Processing speed and why there is no ‘normal’
- Attention and focus during your studies
- Time management strategies to explore
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 undergraduates library welcome (please note that the chat function will be unavailable via this route)
Asynchronous welcomes from the University of Nottingham library team: Undergraduates: welcome to your university libraries