Induction timetable for Foundation Arts (FYA)
We’re looking forward to welcoming you 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
- 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.
If you have worries about participation/interaction, please don’t hesitate to discuss this with your personal tutor or any member of the Foundation Arts team.
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 Foundation community hub.
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12 to 2pm
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Induction Session One: Welcome and Introductions
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A first introduction to FYA, the FYA staff, and each other.
Active voluntary interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 26 September
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11am to 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?
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 by contacting us via Report and Support.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
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2 to 3pm
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Induction Session Two: Introduction to the Foundation Year Arts course
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A more detailed introduction to the Foundation Year Arts course, including an initial module overview and explanation of how it all fits together.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park, Foundation Year Arts (55 on campus map)
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3 to 4pm
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Induction Session Three: Assessments in the Foundation Year Arts
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An overview of the Foundation Year Arts assessments.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
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4 to 5pm
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FYA Social
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An informal opportunity to get to know the FYA staff, each other, and some former students.
Social Interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
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To be confirmed
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Personal Tutorials
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Meet with your personal tutor on a one-to-one basis.
Active voluntary interaction
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You will receive an email from your personal tutor with the time and location.
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9 to 10am
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Understanding your Learning Characteristics for University.
Repeated at 11am to 12pm
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Everyone learns differently. This session allows you to analyse your own strengths and challenges in terms of working memory and processing speed, procrastination, focus and attention, and time management and organisation. Additionally, it offers ideas to support these characteristics as you embark on your university journey. There will be an opportunity to speak to members of the Student Academic Skills team after the session.
Key content:
- How understanding metacognition supports learning
- 'What kind of learner am I?’
- Working memory
- Processing speed and why there is no ‘normal’
- Attention and focus during your studies
Some voluntary interaction
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Microsoft Teams
Join the session
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10am to 11.15am
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Group Activity: Photo Treasure Hunt
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An informal group activity to get to know each other and the campus more (if weather allows).
Social interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
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11.15 to 11.30am
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Drinks and Cake
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Photo treasure hunt prizes and a cake break for all FYA students.
Social interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
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11.30am to 1pm
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Induction Session Four: University Support and Resources
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Introduction to personal tutoring, and support services across the university.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
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To be confirmed
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Personal tutorials
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Meet with your personal tutor on a one-to-one basis.
Active voluntary interaction
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You will receive an email from your personal tutor with the location and time.
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9 to 10am
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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 rep, being in a student society, representing the university in sport, where to get independent advice, creating change on your campus and much more.
Some voluntary interaction
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Online Link - to be confirmed
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2 to 4pm
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Induction Session five: How to Be a University Student
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An introduction to the basics of being a student including digital skills, campus navigation, and what it’s like to study in the FYA.
Active voluntary interaction
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Room B46, Trent Building, University Park (11 on campus map)
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities for Friday 29 September
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To be confirmed
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Personal Tutorials
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Meet with your personal tutor on a one-to-one basis.
Active voluntary interaction
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You will receive an email from your personal tutor with the time and location.
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12.05 to 1pm
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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 (no.62 on campus map)
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2 to 3pm
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Getting Started: Seminar Taster
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Your first taste of university-style seminar teaching.
Active voluntary interactive
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Lenton Grove, University Park (5 on campus map)
You will be told which room to go to by email.
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3.30 to 4.30pm
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Conclusion and Q&A
(with drinks and biscuits)
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A round up of the week, an opportunity to ask questions, and what to expect next week.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building, University Park (55 on campus map)
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Online: Understanding your Learning Characteristics - 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