Department of Civil Engineering
This timetable is for students on the following programmes:
- 2+2 Transfers-In
- Exchange Students from Malaysia and Ningbo Campuses
- Direct Entry students (including Thammasat students)
Who are studying one of the following courses:
- BEng Civil Engineering (H201)
- BEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Year (H20A)
- MEng Civil Engineering (H200)
- MEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Year (H20B)
We are very happy to welcome you to the Department of Civil Engineering. We look forward to seeing you for the Welcome Week, which commences on Monday 21 September.
Below you will find your induction timetable. You may find the University Map useful in helping you find your way around. Some of the Welcome sessions are being delivered online through Microsoft Teams, please use the joining links to participate on the day.
In addition to department sessions there are university welcome sessions, Students’ Union Freshers Fairs and International Student events you may wish to take part in, please see the University’s Welcome Week events calendar for more information.
There are also a number of online academic skills and introductory study skills sessions you may be interested in, please see the for more information. We strongly recommend that you follow this SharePoint site using your university email account to receive updates throughout the year. To do this, select the Follow button (or the star icon, if displayed) near the top right of the SharePoint page.
If you have any queries or concerns, then please get in touch at EZ-CivilEng@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 taking place on Monday 21 September
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9.00-10.00am
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Departmental welcome
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Welcome message to all undergraduate direct entrants and exchange students in the Department of Civil Engineering from Dr Luke Prendergast
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C14, Pope Building, University Park
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Any time
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Reminder – Complete the Faculty of Engineering Health and Safety Induction and book a collection slot to pick up your department hoodie and PPE if your course requires it (various slots available, Tuesday – Friday)
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You can access the booking system via the . The link will be displayed on the final screen once you have completed the Faculty Health and Safety Induction.
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You will need to book a specific time slot to collect your hoodie/PPE which will include time and location information.
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
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10.00-10.30am
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Year 2 introduction
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Introduction to year 2 for incoming students
Year 2 Tutor, Georgia Thermou and Head of Department, Dr Mohamed Elmaghrbi.
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C05, Physics Building, University Park
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10.30am-11.30am
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Year 2 Departmental registration and meeting with tutors
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Departmental registration and meeting with Year 2 students. Get to know your personal tutor. Your personal tutor will be your key departmental contact. As well as getting to know people, this session will also introduce you to the various channels you can use to find out information and get support.
Year 2 Tutor, Georgia Thermou and Head of Department, Dr Mohamed Elmaghrbi.
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C05, Physics Building, University Park
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11.30am-1.30pm
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Joint Social Event with Year 1
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Getting to know other civil students
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C14, Pope Building, University Park
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1.30-2.30pm
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Digital and Technology Services 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.
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Online using MS Teams via or the following information:
Meeting ID: 324 000 411 993 38
Passcode: 2Tp2dG7M
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4-5pm
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Introduction to Formula Student and Racing Team Optional session
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Find out more about our electric car team and how you can get involved in the Formula Student competition. There are various engineering and support roles you can take up. *please note this is the same as the Tuesday 4-5pm session. You only need to attend one if interested.
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C25 Coates Building, or
Meeting ID: 374 654 626 379 039
Passcode: 8oZ3Bu9S
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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
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10-11am
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Welcome to your University libraries
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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.
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Online via:
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12-1pm
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Faculty Welcome for all incoming International and European exchange students and 2+2 transfer-in and UNM/ UNNC exchange students
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A chance to meet with your academic advisors and the faculty leadership team
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C17 Pope Building, University Park
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4-5pm
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OPAD introductory session
Optional session
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OPAD is an extra-curricular project group that brings together students and staff from across the university to design and manufacture assistive devices to help those who struggle to perform daily tasks due to illness, accident, or disabilities. Come along to this intro session to find out more about the current projects you could get involved in.
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Coates Road Auditorium, University Park
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
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9.30-11am
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Introduction to the Year 2 Group Design Project (GDP)
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Meet your project group and learn more about the Year 2 GDP
Mr Paul Ragsdale
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C04, PhysicsBuilding, University Park
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Friday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
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10am-11.30am
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Departmental welcome and module selection
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Get to know the Department of Civil Engineering and learn about your module choices
Dr Luke Prendergast
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A22, Pope Building, University Park
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