Postgraduate MBA 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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You may access a selection of useful welcome materials and information prior to your induction via this website.
Please ensure that you attend all the Business School arranged sessions 25 to 29 September and arrange the following sessions around the school based induction programme.
Welcome activities taking place from 21 September onwards
| Date | Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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Thursday 21 September onwards
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Book appointments directly with Cripps Health Centre
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Cripps Health Centre Registration
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Register with a doctor
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Thursday 21 September
Friday 22 September
Monday 25 September
Tuesday 26 September
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Via appointment only
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In-person registration
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University in-person registration
International students only (Non -British/Irish)
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The Great Hall, Trent Building, University Park Campus
(Hopper buses run between the Jubilee and University Park campuses. Check the bus timetable information.)
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Monday 25 September
Tuesday 26 September
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10am–4pm
10am–3pm
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Students’ Union Welcome Fair
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Visit the Welcome Fair and find out more about all the societies and sports groups at the university.
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David Ross Sports Village (University Park Campus)
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Wednesday 27 September
Thursday 28 September
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10am–4pm
10am–4pm
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Students’ Union Discover Nottingham
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A chance for you to find out about what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the university and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses, and student life.
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus
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Saturday 23 September
Sunday 24 September
Sunday 1 October
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Day and evening activities
Evening activities
(4–9pm)
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Welcome Village
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Designed to offer students a central location where they can drop in and get involved in a range of different activity that embraces the full breadth of the university student experience.
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Sutton Bonington Hive and Harpers Bar, Jubilee Campus
and
Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee
University Park Campus
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Friday 29 September
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10am–4pm
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Students’ Union Independent
Fair
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Fair of independent local businesses hosted by the Students’ Union
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus
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Monday 25 September – Friday 20 October
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9am–5pm (excluding weekends)
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University card collection
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Foyer, Exchange Building, Jubilee Campus
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Monday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–10.30am
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Arrival and MBA Administration
Amrit Judge
James Cunningham
Anna Schwanz
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Tea and coffee reception
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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10.30–10.45am
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Message from the Dean of Nottingham University Business School
David Park
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Welcome to the MBA programme
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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10.45–12pm
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Programme overview
Amrit Judge
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Introductions from the MBA directors. Meet and greet the MBA team and module convenors
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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12.15–1pm
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Networking for your MBA
Julie Blant
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Introduction to the Business Postgraduate Career Service Team and networking activity
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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1–2pm
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Networking lunch
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Meet with fellow students, academic staff and personal tutors
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C Floor landing, Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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2–2.45pm
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Meet full-time students from the class of 2023
Diego Vilches Urbina
Chi Nguyen
Tharaka Dissanayake
Muhammad Mohd Sohimin
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Tips and hints for your MBA journey with MBA students, class of 2023
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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2.45–3.30pm
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Campus tour
Diego Vilches Urbina
Chi Nguyen
Tharaka Dissanayake
Muhammad Mohd Sohimin
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A guided tour of the Jubilee Campus with staff and MBA Ambassadors
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Jubilee Campus
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3.30–3.45pm
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RAA introduction for full-time MBA students
Fran Twiddy
Katharine Widdows
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Welcome from RAA.
Presentation and video: 10-15 minutes (not faculty-specific)
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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3.45 - 4.30pm
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Drop in Question & Answer session
James Cunningham
Anna Schwanz
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Opportunity for questions with the Education and Student Experience (ESE) Team. |
C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus |
Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–11.45am
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Managing your relationships for success in your MBA
Julie Blant Andrew Corcoran
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In this session we will consider and discuss what it means to be a good MBA citizen. |
C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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12–1.30pm
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Introduction to module electives
Amrit Judge
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Information on elective module content and registration
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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1.30–3pm
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Opportunity to attend Students' Union Welcome Fair
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Visit the Welcome Fair and find out more about all the societies and sports groups at the university
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park Campus
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.45–3pm
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360 Analysis Day
(smart dress)
Julie Blant
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Skills assessment
Breaks will be incorporated into the day.
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–11am
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Library induction
James Cunningham
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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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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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11.15am–12.15pm
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Personal and Professional Development Programme (PPDP)
Julie Blant
Sam Beatson
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PPDP is integral to the MBA to ensure you develop skills that are essential for your MBA and beyond.
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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12.30–1.30pm
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Introduction from Emma Winter and Alumni
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Volunteering and Advocacy Alumni Manager
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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1.30–3pm
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Opportunity to visit the Students’ Union Discover Nottingham
Welcome Village
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A chance for you to find out about what's on offer in Nottingham while you are at the university and to start becoming familiar with the city, campuses, and student life.
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Trent East Carpark Marquee, University Park Campus
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4–5pm
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Faculty IT Induction – Your IT Essentials
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Discover all about the IT services available to assist you with your studies, getting connected, access software and apps and staying safe online. This induction lasts 45 minutes to one hour and will be recorded. You can ask any follow-on questions at our Smart Bar service. Check help and support for more information.
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Students to join the meeting independently from home, online via Teams Link:
Join the meeting
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10.30–11am
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Introducing Business Practice Week, sustainable development goals and competitions
Luciana Nicollier
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Information about Business Practice Week
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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11–11.30am
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Introducing Business in the Community (BiTC)
Anne Touboulic
Luciana Nicollier
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Introduction to community projects and Business in the Community (BiTC)
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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11.45am–12.15pm
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Introducing the International Study Tour Module
Patricio Sanchez Campos
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Information about the International Study Tour Module
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C01/C02 Business School South Building, Jubilee Campus
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12.15–4pm
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Opportunity to attend Students' Union Independent Fair
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Visit the Independent Fair and find out more about all the societies and sports groups at the university.
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park Marquee, University Park Campus
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