PhD researcher induction timetable
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
- The academic staff
- The resources and support available to you at the 糖心原创
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.
Further information can be found below the timetables, however, if you are missing any information, please email AR-CLAS-ESE@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk
Additional information
University card collection times and locations
Please visit the University Card page to find out when and where you can collect your card.
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 21 September
Welcome activities for Monday 21 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11-12pm
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Welcome to the School of CLAS (PhD)
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An introduction to the School and the PhD degree programme. This is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your course and meet the School Director of PGR.
Active voluntary interaction
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A45 Clive Granger Building
AccessAble:
Building number:16
Grid reference:E3
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11-1pm
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Departmental welcome
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Welcome to all MRes and PhD students in the Department of American and Canadian Studies. This is an introduction to studying in the department and a chance to meet other students studying in the same department.
Active voluntary interaction
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C15 Trent Building
AccessAble:
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3-3.30pm
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Department tour
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Tour of the department and PGR offices with a current Phd candidate
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C15 Trent Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 11
Grid reference:E4
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4-5.30pm
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School of CLAS postgraduate social
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Come along and meet the wider school PG community in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Refreshments will be provided.
Social interaction
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Law and Social Sciences Atrium
AccessAble:
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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2-3pm
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University Park Campus Tour
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Discover more about University Park campus with our student tour guides.
Other tours will run from Monday to Thursday which may still have spaces available.
Active voluntary interaction
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Meet on the grass outside the Monica Partridge Building Level B Entrance.
Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble:
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Thursday 24 September
No formal sessions planned on this day in the school.
Friday 25 September
No formal sessions planned on this day in the school.
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 to find accessibility information.
If you need somewhere on campus to log into the online sessions, you can find study spaces in the library and in IT rooms in many places.
Session participation levels
Each activity on your schedule 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.
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