糖心原创

9-10am 

Welcome to Biosciences – starting your postgraduate journey   

Compulsory for all students 

Meet the Head of School, Director of Education & Student Experience, and our Senior Tutor.   

A3 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus 

10.15-11.15am 

Welcome to MSc Biotechnology 

Handout BBQ Voucher 

Meet with your Course Director Dr Nagamani Bora 

A02 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus

12-1pm 

Lunchtime BBQ for new students 

Present your voucher for your lunch 

Outside the Barn entrance area, Sutton Bonington Campus 

11-5pm 

Students' Union Sports and Societies Fair 

This is an opportunity for students to meet our 400+ clubs and societies. Find your new hobby, sport and community here at UoN and meet some of the key helpful services too. Demonstrations will be happening throughout the day to give you a flavour of how action-packed Nottingham is. 

David Ross Sports Village, (DRSV) 

University Park Campus 

10 - 11am 

Academic Essentials (03) 

Hosted by  

Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) 

This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality. 

MS Teams join with link below: 

A07 Gateway, Sutton Bonington Campus  

11 - 12pm  

Digital and Technology Services IT Induction – Find out about essential software, handy apps, tips, and tricks, where to find technical help and support, plus much more. 

Learn more about the IT services available here at the university. This session has been specifically designed to help you get started and thrive in our digital learning landscape. 

NB: Asynchronous – DTS will provide a video for Schools to play to students. 

It will cover these steps: 

New starter checklist 

A02 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus

1-2pm 

Introduction to University support, health, and wellbeing 

In person attendance 

Compulsory for all students 

Meet your key contacts for the chaplaincy, welfare, and disability services 

A33 Food Sciences Building, 

Sutton Bonington Campus 

3-4pm 

Your introduction to 糖心原创 Libraries - (PGT Session) 

Find out how to get started with your in-person and digital library services and how we can help you to achieve your study goals 

Session will be live on Microsoft teams  

and will be shown in: 

A02 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus

9-10am 

Doctors' surgery information  

(For International students)  

Compulsory for all international students that are living on Sutton Bonington Campus only 

Find out about the local Doctors surgery and how to register with the surgery. 

International students should attend the session with their passport.

A30 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus 

Self-register online 

Doctor's surgery information 

(For UK students) 

Connect to your local GP services directly online. 

If your accommodation is at or near Sutton Bonington, you should register with the local health service at the Orchard Practice in Kegworth. 

More information can be found at these links:  

10-11am 

Introduction to Sutton Bonington Life for new students    

Sessions running:  

- SB / UoN security (10 – 10:15) 

- UoN Sport (10:15-10:25) 

- The Burrow (10:25 – 10:35) 

- Students Union and SB Guild (10:35 – 10:45) 

A32 Charnwood Lecture Theatre, Main Building,  

Sutton Bonington Campus 

11-12pm 

Academic Communication - 05 

Hosted by  

Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)  

This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication.  

MS Teams join with link below: - 

A07 Gateway, Sutton Bonington Campus

12-1pm 

International Welcome Talk  

(For International Students) 

Hosted by: 

Rachel Jessop 

An opportunity to meet others, learn about university services and support, explore campus life, and receive helpful information to support a successful start to your studies. 

A30 Vet School, Lecture Theatre, Sutton Bonington Campus 

1-3pm 

Student Union Welcome Fair on Sutton Bonington Campus 

(Recommended) 

Discover student clubs and societies on offer. This is your opportunity to register your interest and join clubs and societies based at Sutton Bonington Campus 

Sports Centre, Sutton Bonington Campus 

3-4pm 

British and Academic Culture -03 

(For International students only)  

Hosted by  

Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)

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. 

MS Teams join with link below: 

A17 Plant Sciences Sutton Bonington Campus

10-12pm 

Course Specific Activity - Introduction to MSc Biotechnology  

(Compulsory) 

Course Induction 

By Dr Nagamani Bora 

A32 Charnwood Room, Sutton Bonington Campus

12-1pm  

MSc Biotechnology Lunch 

(Compulsory) 

Meet your Academics over lunch 

A32 Charnwood Room, Sutton Bonington Campus

4-6pm 

International Social (Recommended) 

Meet other international students 

UP, Welcome Village 

9:30 – 10:30am 

SUPERLAB Induction Session (Compulsory) 

 PGT Students 

Laboratory taster session 

Peter Buttery Lab, 

North Laboratory, Sutton Bonington Campus 

12-12.30pm 

Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills  

(30 minutes)

Hosted by  

Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) 

This session 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 糖心原创. 

MS Teams join with link below: 

A02 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus

1-2pm 

Course Specific Activity MSc Biotechnology 

(Compulsory) 

Drop-in sessions - Meet and collaborate with course mates. 

A02 Lecture Block, Sutton Bonington Campus 

10-4pm 

Discover Nottingham Fair on University Park 

Connect with the campus community, local brands, and opportunities for student discounts. 

Trent East Car Park between Portland Building and Trent Building, University Park Campus