Undergraduate Environmental Sciences (2+2 students) 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
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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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2–3pm
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Centre for English Language Education (CELE) Academic Essentials
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This session aims to help students understand the academic conventions they are expected to follow by the university, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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Join the online session
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3–4pm
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Centre for English Language Education (CELE) IWW-British and Academic Culture
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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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Join the online session
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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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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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4–4.30pm
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Your Introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries – Faculty of Social Sciences
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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
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10–11am
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F759 Environmental Sciences Introduction (mandatory)
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Dr Steve Dugdale, Course Director, will give a talk on specific degree requirements.
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Monica Partridge Building, Room C12, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Centre for English Language Education (CELE) - IWW Reading and Writing in English
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This session gives students an overview of what might be expected of them during their study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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Join the online session
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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
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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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1–2pm
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Centre for English Language Education (CELE) - Academic Communication
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university – Moodle and email, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
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Join the online session
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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 the 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
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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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Welcome Back Talk for Year Two students (mandatory)
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Professor Andy Cook talk about what to expect from the second year of your studies.
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Pope Building, Room C15, University Park Campus
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11am–12pm
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Centre for English Language Education (CELE) - IWW Speaking and Listening in English
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This session gives students an overview of what they might face during their stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.
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Join the 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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