Postgraduate taught induction timetable for the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
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MA Translation Studies
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MA Translation and Localisation
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MA Chinese/English Translation and Interpreting
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MA Comparative Literature
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our department and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- our academic staff
- all the resources and support available to you at the University of Nottingham
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
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University card
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Session locations
The building number is included for in-person sessions. This is to help you find the location on the University Park campus map. You can also look for the locations on the University of Nottingham AccessAble guide to find accessibility information.
Some sessions will take place online. Find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
Participation levels
Each event lists the level of interaction. This includes:
- No interaction: an information session with no questions asked of the audience. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Some voluntary interaction: an information session with very limited (voluntary) participation. The speaker may ask questions or invite you to ask questions on a voluntary basis. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Active voluntary interaction: an interactive session, where the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: A social/informal event aimed to help you get to know your peers and/or different services/groups from around the university.
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 for Monday 25 September
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If you cannot attend workshops on this day due to the Jewish holiday, recordings and/or information will available on the department community hub.
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10am to 4pm
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Students’ Union welcome fair
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Drop in to see what’s on offer from the many societies. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
Campus map:
Building number: 34
Grid reference: B2
AccessAble: David Ross Sports Village
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10 to 11am
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Welcome meeting for students on MA Chinese/English Translation and Interpreting
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Find out more about your MA, ask any questions you may have about the course and meet your Course Director, Dr Yvonne Lee
Some voluntary interaction
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Law and Social Sciences Building A4, University Park
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
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10 to 11am
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Welcome meeting for students on MA Translation Studies
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Find out more about your MA, ask any questions you may have about the course and meet your Course Director, Dr Pierre- Alexis Mevel.
Some voluntary interaction
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Monica Partridge Building E04, University Park
Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Monica Partridge Building
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10 to 11am
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Welcome meeting for students on MA Translation and Localisation
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Find out more about your MA, ask any questions you may have about the course and meet your Course Director, Dr Eric Sun
Some voluntary interaction
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Law and Social Sciences Building C102, University Park
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
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10 to 11am
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Welcome meeting for students on MA Comparative Literature
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Find out more about your MA, ask any questions you may have about the course and meet your Course Director, Dr Jean Andrews
Some voluntary interaction
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Trent Building C5, University Park
Building number: 11
Grid reference: E4
AccessAble: Trent Building
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12 to 12.30pm
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Introduction to academic language and communication skills – (ALACS)
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This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, gives you an overview of a wide range of support ALACS offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at Nottingham.
Some voluntary interaction
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Online – Teams Meeting
This session will be recorded and made available on the postgraduate taught Moodle Community Hub for students who cannot attend live
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3 to 4pm
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British and academic culture (international students only)
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This session gives you an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.
Some voluntary interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
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Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 26 September
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10am to 3pm
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Students’ Union welcome fair
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Drop in to see what’s on offer from the many societies. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
Building number: 34
Grid reference: B2
AccessAble: David Ross Sports Village
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11 to 11.45am
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Your IT essentials (IT Induction)
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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.
No interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 381 437 279 891
Passcode: PmeBgh
This session will be online; however, Pope Building A13 has been booked to ensure that students can access the online session. Please see room details below:
Building number: 27
Grid reference: F2
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12 to 1pm
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School welcome
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Learn more about the school, meet our Careers and Student Services Teams and find out how they can help you throughout your studies.
Some voluntary interaction
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Pope Building A13, University Park
Building number: 27
Grid reference: F2
AccessAble: Pope Building
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2 to 3pm
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Being part of an academic community for Arts MA and MRes Students - with the learning development team*
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In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master’s by research student.
Please note, there is an alternative time to attend this session below. You only need to attend one session.
Some voluntary interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
This session will be online; however, a computer room has been booked to ensure that students can access the online session. Please see room details below:
Pope Building A13, University Park
Building number: 27
Grid reference: F2
AccessAble: Pope Building
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4.30 to 5pm
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Meet the student support and wellbeing team
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Meet the team and find out what support is available to help you during your studies, including information about our Disability Support Services team.
Some voluntary interaction
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Law and Social Sciences Building B62, University Park
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
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From 5pm
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School postgraduate social
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Come along and meet the wider school postgraduate community in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Social interaction
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Law and Social Sciences Building Atrium, University Park
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble: Law and Social Sciences Building
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
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10am to 4pm
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Students’ Union discover Nottingham fair
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Drop in to find out more about the city of Nottingham, with stalls from local and national businesses. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
Between building numbers 11 and 15, map grid reference E4
AccessAble: Trent Building
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1 to 2pm
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Reading and writing in English (international students only)
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This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
Some voluntary interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
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2 to 3pm
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Being part of an academic community for arts postgraduate students - with the learning development team*
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In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master’s by research student.
Please note, there is an alternative time to attend this session above. You only need to attend one session.
Some voluntary interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10.30am to 3pm
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Students’ Union discover Nottingham fair
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Drop in to find out more about the city of Nottingham, with stalls from local and national businesses. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park
Between building numbers 11 and 15, map grid reference E4
AccessAble: Trent Building
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10 to 11am
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Academic essentials
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This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
Some voluntary interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
This session will be recorded and made available on the postgraduate taught Moodle Community Hub for students who cannot attend live
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11am to 12 noon
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Speaking and listening in English (international students only)
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This session gives you an overview of what you might face during your stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.
Some voluntary interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
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1 to 2pm
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Academic communication
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This session, led by staff from the Centre for English Language Education, aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university - Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
Some voluntary interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
This session will be recorded and made available on the postgraduate taught Moodle Community Hub for students who cannot attend live
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities for Friday 29 September
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10am to 4pm
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Students’ Union independent fair
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Drop in to find offers from local traders. You are welcome to attend the fair anytime during this time slot.
Social interaction
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee
Between building numbers 11 and 15, map grid reference E4
AccessAble: Trent Building
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10am to 4pm
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Meet your personal tutor (1:1 session)
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Your personal tutor will be in touch with you to arrange an individual time between 10am and 4pm.
Active voluntary interaction
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Your personal tutor will be in touch with the venue details.
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11am to 12 noon
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham libraries**
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Essential induction session to help you use the University’s libraries effectively.
No interaction
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Arts (Cultures, Languages And Area Studies) master’s students library welcome
The link will take you to a list of master’s students 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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1 to 1.30pm
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Welcome to your Students’ Union
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union officers about what the Students’ Union offers and how you can get involved. Everything from being a Course Rep, being in a student society, representing the university in sport, where to get independent advice, creating change on your campus and much more.
No interaction
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Click here to join the meeting
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Online: Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
Having problems accessing the session? Try this:
- Join the libraries welcome sessions team
- Select the channel for the type of welcome session you would like to join: undergraduate students
- Find your specific faculty/school welcome session on the list, click the session title, then click "join" at the scheduled start time
Session direct link: arts undergraduates library welcome (please note that the chat function will be unavailable via this route)
Asynchronous welcomes from the University of Nottingham library team: Undergraduates: welcome to your university libraries
Online: Being Part of an Academic Community for Arts postgraduate taught and MRes Students - with the Learning Development Team
Being a postgraduate taught student can sometimes feel a bit like being in limbo: you are not an undergraduate, and usually only have one year to become part of the university and complete your course! So how can you feel part of the academic community you are studying in? In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, engaging with academic events in your area and feeling empowered as a postgraduate taught and master's by research student.
Key content:
- Structure and function of the university
- Shape of the university year for postgraduate students
- Engaging with schools including through conference events
- ‘Imposter phenomenon’