Undergraduate BSc Geography (F800) and BA Geography (L700) 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.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
Various times
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All Students to Meet with Their Personal Tutor
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Personal tutor will contact you via email to confirm meeting time in week one.
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Meetings will take place in staff offices at Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
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Various
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Time to Register (eg Health Registration), and make sure you can access various university systems.
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Various locations and online registration
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1–2pm
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Welcome from the Head of School and Other Staff (mandatory)
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Talk by Professor Matthew Jones, Head of School.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, 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
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
Various
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Time to Register (eg Health Registration), and make sure you can access various university systems.
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Various locations and online registration
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9.15–9.45am
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Introduction to Geography at Nottingham (mandatory)
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Dr Andy Greenhalgh-Cook, Director of Education and Student Experience talk on the undergraduate handbook and procedures within the school.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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9.45– 10.45am
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Tutorials and Tutoring in the School of Geography including an introduction to mental health and welfare, code of conduct at the University of Nottingham (mandatory)
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Talk by Dr Kieran Phelan, Senior Tutor, and Hadil Mkadmi, Student Welfare.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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10.45–11.15am
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Careers and Placements Talk (mandatory)
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Sarah Ainger, University of Nottingham Careers, and Steve Vaccarini, Faculty Placements Manager.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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4– 4.30pm
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Your Introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries – Faculty of Social Sciences (mandatory)
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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 session link:
Social Sciences Undergraduates Library Welcome
[Please note the joining instructions: 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.]
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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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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
9.30–10am
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Studying Languages at the University of Nottingham (optional)
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Learn more about language classes. Talk to the World and learn/improve a language with the Language Centre.
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Online: MS Teams. Please use the following link for session: Join the meeting
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10.15–10.45am
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Geography Introduction Q&A Session
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Dr Andrew Greenhalgh-Cook and Dr Kieran Phelan available to answer any questions you may have.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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11am–12 noon
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Let’s Be Clear On Consent (optional session)
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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?
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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Various times
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University Card Collection
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University Park Central Student Service Centre, University Park Campus
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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
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
Various
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University Card Collection
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University Park Central Student Service Centre, University Park Campus
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10–11am
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Transition to University – becoming an independent learner (mandatory)
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- Introduction to support from Learning Development
- Flipped learning and independent study
- Reading skills for university
- Wellbeing and academic performance
- Addressing imposter feelings
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Session will be livestreamed in room A48, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
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11am–12 noon
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Eco-Induction (mandatory)
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Learn what University of Nottingham is doing to tackle the climate emergency and how you can be a sustainable student during your time at university. Reflect on your own experiences and perspectives on sustainability.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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4–5pm
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Your IT Essentials (IT induction) (mandatory)
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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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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
Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
Various
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University Card Collection
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University Park Central Student Service Centre, University Park Campus
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10–10.15am
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Students’ Union Officer Welcome Induction (mandatory)
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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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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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10.30–11.15am
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Safety Induction for All Geography Undergraduate Students (mandatory)
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Talk by Dr John Corr, Safety Officer and Head Technician in Geography.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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11.15–11.45am
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Extenuating Circumstances (mandatory)
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Talk by Dr Gary Priestnall and Dr Peter Martin, Extenuating Circumstances Panel Chair.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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12 noon–2pm
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GeogSoc (Geography Society) event
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Nottsopoly Treasure Hunt on campus and pizza.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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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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