MSc postgraduate courses induction timetable
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
MSc Postgraduates (MSc/PGDip)
- MSc/PGDip Sustainable Building Technology (K210, K211, K212)
- MSc Sustainable Energy & Entrepreneurship (K10A)
- MSc/PGDip Renewable Energy & Architecture (K131, K130)
- MSc Building Performance Engineering (1E11)
We are very happy to welcome you to the Department of Architecture and Built Environment (ABE). We look forward to seeing you for the Welcome Week, which commences on Monday 25 September.
Below you will find your induction timetable. You may find the University Map useful in helping you find your way around. Some of the Welcome sessions are being delivered online through Microsoft Teams. You will be notified by email when these joining links are available on the ABE Student Community and Handbook Moodle page.
If you have any queries or concerns then please get in touch on emailing EZ-ABE@nottingham.ac.uk.
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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Monday 25 September
Welcome activities on Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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1-3pm
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Department Tour
K210, K211, K212, K10A, K130, K131,1E11
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A tour of the department and Engineering Faculty led by Andy Willits, Eva Roemer-Barnes
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Meet at Lenton Firs House-Foyer in Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University Park
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2-5pm
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PGT Student Academic Skills
K210, K211, K212, K10A, K130, K131, 1E11
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The Student Academic Skills Team (SAS) Will run three separate optional online sessions for all PGT students in the faculty: Transition to University (2-3pm), Time management (3-4pm), and Expressing criticality and argument in academic writing (4- 5pm).
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the ABE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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All Day
10-4pm
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Students' Union - Welcome Fair
All new students
(runs on both Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 Sept)
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Drop into the Students' Union Welcome Fair whenever you get a free moment. Opportunity for students to engage with Students' Union and some of the welcome activities at the university to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11.30-12.30pm
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Course Director Introduction to the Programme MScSustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship
K10A
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This session will be led by the MSc course director Su Yuehong. It will include a welcome to the University and an introduction to the course.
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B38, Lenton Firs House, in Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University Park
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12-1pm
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Course Director Introduction to the Programme MSc/PGDip Sustainable Building Technology
K210, K211, K212
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This session will be led by the MSc course director Siddig Omer. It will include a welcome to the University and an introduction to the courses
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C10, Sustainable Research Building, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University Park
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2-3pm
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Your IT essentials (IT Induction)
K210, K211, K212, K10A, K130, K131, 1E11
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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. Recording available after session for students with clashes.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the ABE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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All Day
10-3pm
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Students' Union (SU) - Welcome Fair
All new students
(runs on both Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 Sept)
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Drop into the SU Welcome Fair whenever you get a free moment. Opportunity for students to engage with Students' Union and some of the welcome activities at the university to start becoming familiar with the campuses and student life.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11.30-12.30pm
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
All new Faculty of Engineering PGT students
K210, K211, K212, K10A, K130, K131, 1E11
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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 via Microsoft Teams
Check the ABE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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1-2pm
2-4pm
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Health and Safety Talk and PPE collection (mandatory session)
K210, K211, K212, K10A, K130, K131,1E11
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Compulsory for all new students in ABE. Students are required to attend this talk and need to arrive at the stated arrival time 1pm before collection of required PPE
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Coates Rd Auditorium, University Park (H&S talk)
C25 Coates Building,
Engineering
University Park (collection of PPE)
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4-5pm
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Postgraduate Student Welcome Meeting
All ABE MArch & MSc
PGT students
K210, K211, K212, K10A, K130, K131,1E11
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Short welcome by Head of Department Lucelia Rodrigues and Course Directors Tim Heath, Yue Tang, Peter Russell, Mohamed Gadi, Siddig Omer, Su Yuehong, Ben Jones, Mark Alston, Florian Wiedmann, P Mirzaei, Lorna Kiamba, Renata Tubelo, Yuri Hadi, Miguel Gentil Fernandez,
Robin Wilson
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C10, Sustainable Research Building, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University Park
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All Day
10-4pm
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SU Discover Nottingham
All new students
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A chance for students to find out what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the University of Nottingham and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses and student life.
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Welcome village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities on Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Optional session:
CELE Academic Essentials 07
All new students
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Led by The Centre for English Language Education (CELE) this session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the ABE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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11-12pm
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Academic Integrity
K210, K211, K212, K10A, K130, K131, 1E11
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A session introducing Academic Integrity for all postgraduate students in the department of ABE
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C10, Sustainable Research Building, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University Park
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12-12.30pm
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Optional session:
CELE Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills 07
All new students
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Led by The Centre for English Language Education (CELE) this session gives you an overview of a wide range of support Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the ABE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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1-2pm
2-3.30pm
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Introduction and Welcome to Entrepreneurship Cross Disciplinary Courses
MSc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship K10A only
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship Cross Disciplinary courses (cultural studies, communication and sustainable energy) followed by
informal lab visit and tour of Ingenuity Lab - chance to meet the lab team and the students from the cross-dips programmes, there will be snacks provided
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A15 Ingenuity Lab,
Jubilee campus
Ingenuity Lab lobby
Jubilee campus
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1-2pm
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Optional session:
CELE Academic Communication 08
All new students
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the ABE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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2.30-3.30pm
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Course Director Introduction to the Programme
MSc Advanced Building Performance Engineering 1E11
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This session will be led by the MSc course director Ben Jones. It will include a welcome to the University and an introduction to the course.
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B38, Lenton Firs House, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University Park
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3-4pm
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Course Director Introduction to the Programme
MSc/PgDip Renewable Energy and Architecture
K131, K130
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This session will be led by the MSc course director Mohamed Gadi It will include a welcome to the University and an introduction to the course .
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B5, Marmont Centre, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University Park
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All Day
10-3pm
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SU Discover Nottingham Fair
All new students
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A chance for students to find out what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the University of Nottingham and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses and student life.
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Welcome village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities on Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-12pm
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Department Tour
K210, K211, K212, K10A, K130, K131, 1E11
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A tour of the department and Engineering Faculty led by Andy Willits, Eva Roemer-Barnes.
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Meet at Lenton Firs House-Foyer in Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University Park
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2-3pm
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Optional session:
CELE Academic Essentials 10
All new students
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This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the ABE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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3-4pm
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Optional session:
CELE aimed at International Students: British and Academic Culture 01
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Led by The Centre for English Language Education (CELE), this session gives students an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.
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Online via Microsoft Teams
Check the ABE Moodle page week commencing 11 September for online joining instructions
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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.
For more information on when you arrive, find out everything you need to do when you get here.