Postgraduate Medical Education 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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Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 September 2023
Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
Please make every effort to attend both induction days. If you cannot attend in person, pre-recorded induction information will be available on the Course homepage on Moodle (the university’s virtual learning platform) once you have registered as a student.
You can find travel information and a campus map here. There is no free student parking at the university, please park in any of the visitors’ car parks on campus.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30–9.45am
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Welcome to the course: Dr Nicola Cooper
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Introduction to the course team, each other and the course timetable
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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9.45–10.15am
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Welcome to the PGCert stage: Dr Stevie Agius
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Information about accreditation and the core PGCert modules
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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10.15–10.45 am
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Welcome to the PGDip stage: Nicola Cooper
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Information about the optional PGDip modules
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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10.45–11.15am
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Break (tea and coffee)
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11.15–11.45am
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Welcome to the research and dissertation stage: Stevie Agius
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Information about the research and dissertation stage
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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11.45am–12.15pm
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What would I tell my first-year self?
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Past and present scholars give their top tips for new starters
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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12.15–1.15pm
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Lunch (provided)
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C14, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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1.15–2pm
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Completing your student registration and getting access to university systems: video and Rachel Bartholomew
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Registration process, getting access to IT, setting up your university email and more
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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2–2.30pm
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University rules and regulations: Nicola Cooper
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Key things students need to know about extenuating circumstances, interrupting studies and academic misconduct
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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2.30–3pm
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Break (tea and coffee)
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3–4pm
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Team building challenge
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An activity to help you get to know your peers
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30–11am
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How to approach written assignments: Stevie Agius and Nicola Cooper
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Including information about the student academic skills team, marking, re-sits and an academic writing exercise
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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11–11.30am
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Break (tea and coffee)
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11.30am–12 noon
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Student support: video and Nicola Cooper
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The role of personal tutors, module convenors, support plans, wellbeing team and more in supporting scholars
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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12 noon–12.30pm
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An introduction to Moodle: Digital Learning team
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Everything you need to know about Nottingham’s virtual learning platform, Moodle
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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12.30–1.30pm
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Lunch (provided)
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1.30–2pm
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Course reps, the role of Student Services, and important forms you need to know about with Stevie Agius
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Learning community forum, WhatsApp groups and the role of course representatives, registration (each year), transferring courses, extenuating circumstances (EC), voluntary interruption of study (VIOS) and religious observance
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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2–2.30pm
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Break (tea and coffee)
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2.30–3pm
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A career in medical education: Nicola Cooper and Stevie Agius
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An overview of possible career paths and publications
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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3pm
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Q&A (optional)
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After your sessions for the day, staff will stay around for anyone who has any questions
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C17, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
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Our students have access to world-class sports facilities, library services, and a range of academic and personal support – if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to ask.
Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9–10am
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IT induction
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Online induction to the IT services at Nottingham
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Online – Click here to join the meeting
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2–4pm
5:30 - 8pm
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School of Medicine induction
PGT Welcome Buffet
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An introduction to the School of Medicine
Join us for the University of Nottingham PGT Welcome Buffet
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LT1, Medical School Building, Queen’s Medical Centre
University Park, Portland Building (Small Marquee on the Portland Coffee Terrace)
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
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1–2pm
5:30 - 8pm
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Library welcome
PGT Pizza and Drinks Reception
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Master’s students library welcomes on Microsoft Teams
Join us for the University of Nottingham PGT Pizza and Drinks Reception
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Online – Medicine Masters Students Library Welcome
Jubilee (Dearing building atrium)
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