Year 2 Transfer and Exchange Students
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Year 2, Thammasat Direct Entrants, 2+2 Transfer-in and Exchange Students from Malaysia and Ningbo Campuses studying one of the following courses:
- Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng
- Manufacturing Engineering BEng/MEng
- Product Design and Manufacture BEng/MEng
- Aerospace Engineering BEng/MEng
We are very happy to welcome you to the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing (M3). We look forward to seeing you for the Welcome Week, which commences on Monday 23 September.
Below you will find your 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.
Save this page to your favourites, and check back regularly as timetables can change.
You may find the University Map useful in helping you find your way around. Some of the Welcome sessions are being delivered online through Microsoft Teams. Please use the joining links to participate on the day.
In addition to department sessions there are university welcome sessions, Students' Union Freshers Fairs and International Student events you may wish to take part in. Please see the University's Welcome Week events calendar for more information.
There are also a number of online academic skills and introductory study skills sessions you may be interested in. Please see the Faculty Education and Student Experience SharePoint for more information.
If you have any queries or concerns, then please get in touch at EZ-M3Eng@nottingham.ac.uk
University card collection times and locations: Please visit the card collection webpage to find out when and where you can collect your card.
Monday 23 September
Welcome activities on 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9-10am
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Department welcome and introduction
New Mechanical, Manufacturing and Aerospace students
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Welcome message to all new undergraduate Mechanical, Manufacturing and Aerospace students in the Department of M3
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Coates Road Auditorium (Number 51 on the University Park campus map)
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10-10.30am
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Department welcome and introduction
New Product Design and Manufacture students
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Welcome message to all new PDM undergraduate students in the Department of M3 |
Physics Building, C27
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10.30am-11am
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Welcome session for 2+2 Transfer-In and Exchange students from Malaysia and China
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Opportunity for students to meet with fellow students and peer mentors
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Pope Building C24
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3-4pm
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Aerospace Engineering
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) - introductory talk
Open to all Aerospace students
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An introduction to the RAeS, accrediting body for the Aerospace Engineering MEng and BEng programmes. Students can find out more about the RAeS, including benefits of free student membership.
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Keighton Auditorium
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Tuesday 24 September
Welcome activities on 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30-11am
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Welcome and programme level updates
Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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Welcome message for Year 2-4 Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students, from the Programme Director.
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Physics Building C04
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11am-12 noon
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Year 2 course introduction
Year 2 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering students
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An introduction to the second year of the Mechanical and Manufacturing undergraduate programmes, from the Year 2 Leads.
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Physics Building B01
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12 noon-1pm
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Year 2 course introduction and project briefing
Year 2 Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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An introduction to Year 2 of the PDM programme, from the Year 2 Lead.
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Physics Building C12
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12 noon-1pm
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Year 2 tutor meetings
Year 2 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering students
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Opportunity to meet your personal tutor
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Engineering Science Learning Centre B1/4/5/7 Design Studios
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2-3pm
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Digital and Technology Services IT induction
Optional (If you are unable to join the session due to clashes, you will be able to watch a recording of the session later in the week)
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Learn more about the IT services available here at the university. This session has been specifically designed to help you get started and thrive in our digital learning landscape.
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Online using MS Teams via this link or the following details:
Meeting ID: 336 357 343 976
Passcode: 9Cozvi
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2-2.30pm
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Welcome from the Course Director
All Aerospace students
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Welcome message for all Aerospace Engineering undergraduate students, from the Programme Director.
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Coates Road Auditorium
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2.30-3.30pm
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Year 2 Aerospace introduction
All Aerospace students
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An introduction to the second year of the Aerospace undergraduate programme.
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L2 Building, B108 Design Studio
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3-4pm
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Careers talk
Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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A session from the Careers and Employability Service outlining support and guidance offered to postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students seeking future employment.
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Pope Building A14
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4-5pm
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Introduction to Formula Student and Racing Team
Optional session
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Find out more about our electric car team and how you can get involved in the Formula Student competition. There are various engineering and support roles you can take up.
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Engineering Science Learning Centre, A09, or join online using MS Teams using this link
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Wednesday 25 September
Welcome activities on 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30-10.30am
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PDM Year 2 tutor meetings
Year 2 Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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Time to meet your personal tutor
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L2 Building, B165
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10-11am
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham libraries
Optional for Transfer-in and Exchange Students (if you cannot attend the session you can explore online resources at your own time.
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Find out how to get started with your in-person and digital library services and how we can help you to achieve your study goals.
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Online using MS Teams via this link
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12 noon-12.30pm
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PDM starting your placement hunt
Year 2 Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering with Industrial Year students
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A meeting for students looking to commence an industrial placement in 2025 who are either on the 'Year in Industry' course or are looking to transfer to it.
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Physics B13
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1-3.30pm
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PDM software installation support
Product Design and Manufacture students
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Drop in to this session if you need help installing software required for your course onto your personal devices.
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L2 Building B165
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3-4pm
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Introduction to Formula Student and Racing Team
Optional session
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Find out more about our electric car team and how you can get involved in the Formula Student competition. There are various engineering and support roles you can take up.
*Please note this is a repeat of the session on Tuesday, you only need to attend once if interested.
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Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), A09, or join online using MS Teams using this link
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4-5pm
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OPAD introductory session
Optional session
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OPAD is an extra-curricular project group that brings together students and staff from across the university to design and manufacture assistive devices to help those who struggle to perform daily tasks due to illness, accident, or disabilities. Come along to this intro session to find out more about the current projects you could get involved in.
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Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), B07
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Thursday 26 September
Welcome activities on 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am–1pm
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Mechanical and Manufacturing Year 2 group working and design introduction
Year 2 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering students
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A hands-on activity to prepare Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering students for their Year 2 design project work.
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Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC) , B01/B04/B05/B07,
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1-2pm
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Aerospace careers talk
Aerospace Engineering students
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A session from the Careers and Employability Service outlining support and guidance offered to undergraduate students seeking future employment.
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Online using MS Teams via this link or the following information:
Meeting ID: 313 126 440 394
Passcode: hTHbpG
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1-2pm
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PDM What makes a good design? project
Year 2 Product Design and Manufacture students
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An introduction to Design Projects for Year 2 Product Design students. In this session we will look at project management and understand how to interpret briefs and requirements of a project. Please bring a laptop or device with you.
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L2 Building, B165
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3-4pm
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Aerospace Starting your placement hunt
Year 2 Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Year students
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A meeting for students looking to commence an industrial placement in 2025 who are either on the 'Year in Industry' course or are looking to transfer to it.
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Pope Building, C17
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3.30-4.30pm
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Mechanical and Manufacturing careers talk
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Students
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A session from the Careers and Employability Service outlining support and guidance offered to postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students seeking future employment
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Online using MS Teams via this link or the following information:
Meeting ID: 372 529 659 615
Passcode: AHvGKU
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Friday 27 September
Welcome activities on 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am-12 noon
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PDM software installation support
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Another opportunity to get help installing software required for your course onto your personal devices. Drop into this online session if you need support or have any queries.
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Online using MS Teams via this link or the following information:
Meeting ID: 379 174 677 394
Passcode: 9wvob6
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11.30-12 noon
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Mechanical and Manufacturing starting your placement hunt
Year 2 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with Industrial Year students
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A meeting for students looking to commence an industrial placement in 2025 who are either on the 'Year in Industry' course or are looking to transfer to it.
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Pope C15
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