Postgraduate geography research induction timetable
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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University card collection times and locations: Please visit the card collection webpage to find out when and where you can collect your card.
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.
Once you have registered online and activated your IT account, you will be able to access Moodle. See the Induction section of the Postgraduate Research (Geography) page on Moodle for links and other activities.
Please email Professor Sarah Jewitt if you are unable to attend any sessions during Monday 25 September to Friday 29 September, as all induction sessions are compulsory unless stated otherwise.
Individual meetings with supervisors will be scheduled during the week commencing 25 September so don't worry if you can't meet your supervisors on the afternoon of 25 September.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
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All day – various times
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Time to Register (for example Health Registration) and make sure you can access various university systems
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Registration.
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Various locations and online registration
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All day and throughout the week
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Meeting with Advisors
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First meeting with advisors. Times to be arranged with your advisors.
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Meetings will take place in staff offices at Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
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10am onwards
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Students’ Union Welcome Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm Monday and Tuesday. Please explore this during your free time.)
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Approx. 200 stalls showcasing our student groups (including sports clubs).
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
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10am–12 noon
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Geography Postgraduate Research (PGR) Student Induction
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Introductory talk by Professor Sarah Jewitt.
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Room A40, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
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12 noon–2pm
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Geography Postgraduate Welcome Lunch
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Informal lunch for all postgraduate research and MSc students.
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Edwards Resource Centre, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
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2–3pm
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Allocation of Desks and Lockers
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Meet John Corr to be allocated a desk and locker for the year.
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Takes place in the Postgraduate Geography Research offices, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
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10–10.45am
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Safety Induction for All Geography Postgraduate Students
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Talk by Dr John Corr, Safety Officer and Head Technician in Geography.
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Monica Partridge Building, D02, University Park Campus
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10.45–11.15am
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Extenuating Circumstances for Postgraduate Students
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Talk by Dr Gary Priestnall and Dr Peter Martin, Extenuating Circumstances Panel Chair.
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Monica Partridge Building, D02, University Park Campus
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11.30am–12 noon
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Mental Health and Welfare at the University of Nottingham
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An introduction to the help and support available by the wellbeing team.
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Monica Partridge Building, D02, University Park Campus
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All day – various times
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Time to Register (for example with GP) and make sure you can access various university systems
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Registration.
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Various locations
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10am onwards
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Discover Nottingham Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm Wednesday and Thursday. Please explore this during your free time.)
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The Discover Nottingham Fair features stalls for local and national businesses, including NCT for bus passes, Domino’s Pizza and much more!
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus (next to Trent Building)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
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10am onwards
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Discover Nottingham Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm Wednesday and Thursday. Please explore this during your free time.)
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The Discover Nottingham Fair features stalls for local and national businesses, including NCT for bus passes, Domino’s Pizza and much more!
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus (next to Trent Building)
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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10.30–10.45am
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Students’ Union Officer Welcome Induction
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union Officers about what the 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.
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Join online session
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10am onwards
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Students’ Union Independent Fair
(Fair takes place 10am–4pm. Please explore this during your free time.)
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Features stalls for local independent businesses.
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus (next to Trent Building)
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Thursday 12 October
Monday 23 October
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 23 October
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2–3pm
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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.
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Join online session
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