Postgraduate research (MRes/PHD) induction timetable
We have created an induction timetable that aims to be welcoming and informative. These sessions introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- the academic staff
- all the resources and support available to you at 糖心原创
- attending will help prepare you for your time here.
If you need a quiet space to join an online session, in the Humanities Building are available to book. We also have a dedicated quiet space during Welcome Week in A21, Humanities Building, Monday to Wednesday 11am-2pm.
Session locations and participation levels can be found under the schedule.
Guidance on Microsoft Teams accessibility features is available via
Recorded sessions will be uploaded to Moodle with captions to support your learning.
If you are studying in two separate schools or departments, visit the Joint Honours page. There you can find links to your other school/department's schedule.
Welcome Week Queries
The Education and Student Experience (ESE) Team will be around to answer questions about your induction schedule, personal tutor, peer mentoring, and the student rep system. The IT team will be around to answer IT related queries.
They will be available:
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Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September, 10am to 1pm: Welcome Desk in the Humanities Building Foyer
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Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September, 10am to 12pm: Smart IT Bar in the Humanities Building Foyer
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Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm: Humanities Education and Student Experience Office (B33/B34)
If you are missing information email the team.
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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2–3pm
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Introduction to the course/department
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This session will provide essential information about your course, welcome you to the department and introduce key staff.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A27, Humanities (55 on campus map)
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4–5pm
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Introduction to postgraduate study in the School of Humanities
MRes students only
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A welcome talk from the Director of Postgraduate Teaching. The school welfare officer will also give an overview of welfare support in the university.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A03, Humanities (55 on campus map)
Please try to attend in person. If you cannot please
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–11am
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PGT library welcome (Arts)
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Essential induction session to help you use the University’s libraries effectively.
No interaction.
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Microsoft Teams (online)
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2.30–3.30pm
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Digital Transformations Hub (DTH) tour
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Drop in to find out about the available equipment, software and support such as video, photography, 3D, VR, capture, and more.
Active voluntary interaction.
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Digital Transformations Hub, Humanities Building (55 on campus map)
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4– 4.30pm
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Compulsory plagiarism session
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Learn about the university’s academic misconduct policy.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room B53, Humanities (55 on campus map)
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5–7pm
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Department party
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Celebrate Welcome Week with a party for all Classics and Archaeology students.
Social interaction.
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A21 and Atrium, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am- 12.30pm
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Classics and Archaeology research and scholarship festival
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This virtual event is a chance to hear from staff about our newest ideas and findings almost as soon as they're made, and you can ask for more details in the Q and A too
Some voluntary interaction.
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Microsoft Teams (online).
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–11am
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Academic skills and your transition to postgraduate study
MRes students only
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In this session we will look at timings of the university year for postgraduates, study strategies, and how to feel empowered as a postgraduate student.
Some voluntary interaction
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Microsoft Teams (online).
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12–1pm
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Language introduction (Latin)
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Get an introduction to how Beginners' Latin will be taught and the structure of the module.
Some voluntary interaction.
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A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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1–2pm
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Language introduction (Greek)
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Get an introduction to how Beginners' Greek will be taught and the structure of the module.
Some voluntary interaction.
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A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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1–2.30pm
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Faculty of Arts PGT Welcome Fair
MRes students only
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A chance to get information from the teams that help shape your journey at the 糖心原创, including Wellbeing, Careers and the Education and Student Experience team.
Active voluntary interaction.
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Room B46, Trent Building (11 on campus map)
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3–4pm
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Museum Tour
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Take a tour of Nottingham's award-winning museum which holds a regional archaeology collection covering a 250,000 year period, along with smaller collections from Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt.
Active voluntary interaction.
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University Museum, Lakeside Arts Centre (entrance no. 65 on campus map, by the South Entrance).
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Friday 25 September
Welcome activities for Friday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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1–1.30pm
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Careers planning for master’s students
MRes students only
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Discover the services and support available from the Careers and Employability Service to help you make the most of your master’s study.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A03, Humanities (55 on campus map)
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Additional sessions
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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Monday 21 September, 10-11am
Wednesday 23 September, 2-3pm
Tuesday 24 September, 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
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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 to find accessibility information. Below are direct links to AccessAble for all the buildings on this schedule:
For events not taking place in a specific room: we’ve provided you with a unique three-word combination for . This shows on a map exactly where you need to be.
Some sessions will take place online. You can find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
Participation/interaction key
You will see in the description of the session an indicator of the interaction expected. Below is more information on the interaction level of the sessions:
- No interaction: This is 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: This is 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: This is an interactive session, and the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: This is 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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