Undergraduate Neuroscience 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.
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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
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10.30–12 noon
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Head of School welcome talk
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Welcome talk delivered by the Head of School, Susan Anderson, to help you become a part of the life sciences community
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Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus
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4–5pm
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Let’s be clear on consent
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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?
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C1052, South Block, Medical School Building, Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC)
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
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11am - 1pm
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Neuroscience first year welcome talk and meet personal tutors
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This compulsory session is essential for you to get a great start on your course. You will receive an overview of your course and get an opportunity to meet your personal tutor who will be one of your main points of contact throughout your time with us.
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Psychology A1
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1–1.30pm
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Introduction to University of Nottingham libraries
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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:
Join using this link
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3–4pm
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Neuroscience first year social
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Join us for your first year social the aim of the event is to help you meet your peers, staff members and have a little fun along the way.
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C1070, South Block, Medical School Building, QMC
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
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11am–12 noon
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Meet your mentor
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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
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B3, Life Sciences Building, University Park Campus
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3–3.45pm
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Your IT essentials (IT induction)
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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
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Online:
Join using this link
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
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1 –3pm
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Social neuroscience team building event
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Come along to our all year team building activity and social event. Network with those in the years above you and gain valuable tips on how to navigate your next year at the University of Nottingham
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C1052, South Block, Medical School Building, QMC
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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9–11am
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Genes, molecules and cells introductory talk
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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!
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Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus
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11am–12 noon
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Supporting you through your studies in SoLS
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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.
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Coates Road Auditorium, University Park Campus
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