PhD induction timetable for the Department of Philosophy
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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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
No deprtment event scheduled.
Tuesday 26 September
No deprtment event scheduled.
Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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12.30 to 1.30pm
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Introduction to the Philosophy PhD course
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A chance for new students to meet the departmental director of postgraduate research studies, and to familiarise themselves with the procedures for postgraduate studies.
Students can submit questions in advance through the introduction to philosophy PhD form
Some voluntary interaction
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Meeting room B53+, Humanities building (no.55 on campus map)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9 to 10am
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Welcome to your Students’ Union (SU)
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union officers about what the SU 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!
Some voluntary interaction
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Microsoft Teams
Join the session
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12.30 to 2pm
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Postgraduate social for all new and returning MA and PhD philosophy students
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A social event for all new and returning students and staff.
Social interaction
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Room A21, Humanities building (no.55 on campus map)
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Friday 29 September
No deprtment event scheduled.