Undergraduate Biochemistry Group 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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As part of your course, you will be conducting lab work and will require a lab coat. In order to ensure you have the correctly sized lab coat please complete this form with the size you require.

You will need a measuring tape and we advise you wear a jumper or hoodie to calculate which size you need.

If the activities during welcome week overwhelm you and you require some time away; you can take a break in B39, Life Sciences Building on University Park Campus which is our Calm Room for the week. This will be open from 9am to 4pm each day during welcome week.

Monday 25 September

Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
10.30– 12 noon	Head of School welcome talk	Welcome talk delivered by the Head of School, Susan Anderson, to help you become a part of the life sciences community	Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus
1–2.30pm	Biochemistry first year welcome talk and meet personal tutors	Get off to a great start with an overview of your course and the opportunity to meet your personal tutor, who will be one of your main points of contact	LT3, Medical School Building, Queen’s Medical centre (QMC)

Tuesday 26 September

Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
9–10am	Let’s be clear on consent	Consent training will be offered to all first-year students. It’ll explore; what is consent and why it’s important? And how can we contribute to a positive and safe university community?	B3, Life Sciences Building, University Park Campus
12 noon–1pm	Transition to university – becoming an independent learner	This session will cover: - Introduction to support from Learning Development - Flipped learning and independent study - Reading skills for university - Well-being and academic performance - Addressing imposter feelings	Online: Click here to join the session
1–1.30pm	Introduction to University of Nottingham libraries	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	Online: Join using this link
3–4pm	Biochemistry social	Find your way round the science end of campus with a scientist-themed treasure hunt with your course mates. Learn about some amazing scientific discoveries and then return for refreshments	C25, Coates Building, University Park Campus

Wednesday 27 September

Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
TBC	What is university like?	This essential session will help you to understand the differences between learning at school and learning at university. Covering topics such as motivation, time management and independent study	UP – Chemistry Building X2
3–3.45pm	Your IT essentials (IT Induction)	Discover our IT services, getting connected, accessing software and apps and staying safe online. You can ask questions at our Smart Bar or check the help and support page	Online: Join using this link.
1–2pm	Meet your mentor	This session will introduce the student experience team and the Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS) programme. They will help you settle into university and make the most of your time	LT3, Medical School Building, QMC

Thursday 28 September

Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
1–2.30pm	Why biochemistry matters	This session will explore the practical applications of biochemistry, add a wider context to what you are learning and help you get the most out of your course. Get inspired!	A09, Engineering and Science Learning Centre (ESLC), University Park Campus
2.30–3pm	What to do when things go wrong	This session will cover academic regulations, where to go for further information and processes for extraordinary events that will affect your studies (like unexpected illness). Very useful to know	A09, Engineering and Science Learning Centre (ESLC), University Park Campus

Friday 29 September

Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
Time	Activity	Description	Venue
9–11am	Genes, molecules and cells introductory talk	This is an essential session which will give you an insight of what to expect and how to succeed in one of your core modules. Not to be missed!	Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus
11am–12 noon	Supporting you through your studies in SoLS	Learn about the support and systems in place to help support your studies whilst you are with us. This session aims to help answer any questions you have and give you the tools too succeed.	Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus
2–3pm	Academic conduct	This mandatory session will cover some of Nottingham’s academic conduct expectations such as attendance and punctuality and explain how to avoid academic misconduct, such as plagiarism	LT4, Medical School Building, QMC