Undergraduate induction timetable
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce to your school and course. It's important that you attend each induction activity to give you the best start to the year.
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.
Session locations
The building number is included for in-person sessions. This is to help you find the location on the Jubilee 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:
Monday 21 September 2026
Compulsory activities
Optional activities
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 am – 5 pm
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Sports and Societies Fair at David Ross Sports Village
All Students
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Visit David Ross Sports Centre to explore the SU’s sports clubs and societies here at Nottingham. Meet representatives and discover ways to get involved.
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(University Park Campus)
David Ross Sports Village
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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11 am – 12 pm
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Speaking and Listening in English
Designed for International Students
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This session gives you an overview of what you might face during your stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.
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On MS Teams:
Link:
Some voluntary interaction
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Tuesday 22 September 2026
Compulsory activities
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9 – 10 am
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Welcome to the School of Computer Science, Introductory Talk (Ningbo Campus Exchange Students)
Students on the Ningbo Campus Exchange Programme
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Your main welcome to the School of Computer Science, given by one of the School’s Senior Tutors.
Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building, Room A07
AccessAble:
Some voluntary interaction
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9 – 10 am
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Welcome to the School of Computer Science, Introductory Talk, (2 + 2 Programme Exchange Students)
Students on the 2 + 2 Programmes
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Your main welcome to the School of Computer Science, given by one of the School’s Senior Tutors.
Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building, Room C1
AccessAble:
Some voluntary interaction
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11 am – 1 pm
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Exchange Students, Welcome, Meet Your Personal Tutors
All Exchange Students (including Ningbo, Malaysia, BINUS Exchange Programmes, and Other Exchange Programmes
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All other exchange students, you have a meeting with your Personal Tutors. Learn how they will support you and connect with your tutor group.
We will arrange timeslots for all student
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building, Dearing Building (Various Rooms Booked)
AccessAble:
AccessAble:
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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1 – 3 pm
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Welcome to the School of Computer Science, Meet Your Fellow Students
Year 1 and All Exchange Students
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Join a relaxed social event for first years to meet fellow Computer Science students. Enjoy board games, table tennis, make friends, and discover more about support and wellbeing services available.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building, Atrium
AccessAble:
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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4 – 5 pm
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Welcome to the School of Computer Science, Introductory Talk
Students on the Malaysia Campus, BINUS Exchange Programmes, and Other Exchange Programmes
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For Ningbo, Malaysia and BINUS exchange students, your main welcome to the School of Computer Science.
Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building, Room A07
AccessAble:
Some voluntary interaction
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Optional activities
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 am – 3 pm
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Sports and Societies Fair at David Ross Sports Village
All Students
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Visit David Ross Sports Centre to explore the SU’s sports clubs and societies here at Nottingham. Meet representatives and discover ways to get involved.
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(University Park Campus)
David Ross Sports Village
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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10 – 11 am
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Starting Your Digital Student Life
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Using systems is for study, time management, and communication. This session builds confidence in Outlook and Teams, professional etiquette, academic integrity, and strategies to manage screen time and avoid overload.
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On MS Teams
Join:
Meeting ID: 318 502 575 022 896
Passcode: Sy2FN6qW
Some voluntary interaction
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11 am – 2 pm
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University Essentials Fair
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(Jubilee Campus)
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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3 – 4 pm
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British and Academic Culture
Designed for International Students
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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.
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On MS Teams:
Link:
Some voluntary interaction
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Wednesday 23 September 2026
Compulsory activities
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9 – 10 am
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Introduction to our CS Systems
Ningbo, Malaysia and all other Exchange Students & 2 + 2 Programmes students
Compulsory Attendance (for students assigned)
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Exchange students will be introduced to key computer systems used in their studies.
You will be placed in a group; details will be shared on your first day and via the Moodle Community Hub.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building, Room A32
AccessAble:
Active voluntary interaction
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11 am - 12 pm
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Undergraduate Library Introduction for Science BSc/MSci students
All BSc/MSci Students in the Faculty of Science
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A virtual introduction to University libraries and services for new Science undergraduates.
Discover more about resources and study skills support from our Libraries team.
Undergraduates: Welcome to Your University Libraries
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On MS Teams
Link:
No interaction
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4 – 6 pm
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Lecture: How to 糖心原创 Computer Science Effectively at University
Year 1 and All Exchange Students
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Exchange students will have a first lecture, which will explain how best to study Computer Science in Nottingham.
Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Business School South, Room B52
AccessAble:
Some voluntary interaction
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Optional activities
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 am – 3 pm
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Freebie Fair
All Students
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An opportunity to visit the SU fair for Nottingham independent businesses to connect with students and give-away freebies and prizes.
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(University Park Campus)
Trent East Car Park
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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10 – 11 am
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Academic Skills and Your Transition to University
All Students
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Starting university brings challenges and opportunities. This session covers balancing study and life, reading skills, Teams and Outlook communication, wellbeing, Learning Development support, independent learning, and overcoming common imposter feelings.
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On MS Teams
Join:
Meeting ID: 358 588 102 825 530
Passcode: od6NU96Z
Some voluntary interaction
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12 - 12.30 pm
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Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills
All Students
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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 UoN.
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On MS Teams:
Link:
Some voluntary interaction
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1 – 2 pm
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Reading and Writing in English
Designed for International Students
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This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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On MS Teams:
Link:
Some voluntary interaction
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Thursday 24 September 2026
Compulsory activities
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 – 11 am
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Academic Essentials
Year 1 and All Exchange Students
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This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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On MS Teams:
Link:
Some voluntary interaction
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11 am –12 pm
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Academic Communication
Year 1 and All Exchange Students
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
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On MS Teams:
Link:
Some voluntary interaction
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Optional activities
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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2 – 3 pm
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Note-Making for University
All Students
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Students make notes across university learning. Session explores effective note-making, including handwritten, digital, and hybrid methods, lecture shortcuts, Cornell, mind-mapping, summarising, and using OneNote for organising and reviewing notes efficiently.
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On MS Teams:
Join:
Meeting ID: 352 808 655 467 5
Passcode: 5sb7xh6i
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Friday 25 September 2026
Compulsory activities
Optional activities
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 am - 3.30pm
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Programming Contest
Aimed at Years 2 – 4 Students, But Year 1 Students Welcome
If you wish to attend,
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First years are welcome to try and solve problems in our programming contest (12+ possible languages). It is aimed at returning students, but sometimes first years have a go if they’ve learned some programming before.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building
Room A32
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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10 am – 4 pm
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Discover Nottingham Fair
All Students
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If not interested in the programming contest, this is a good time to visit the SU fair for Nottingham independent businesses to connect with students and give-away freebies and prizes.
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(University Park Campus)
Trent East Car Park
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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2 – 3 pm
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Procrastination, perfectionism, and managing your time
All Students
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Effective time management supports success. This session explores procrastination causes, perfectionism, goal setting, planning tools, and strategies for managing focus across high and low energy periods and improved academic outcomes.
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On MS Teams:
Join:
Meeting ID: 325 059 608 771 005
Passcode: y9tB34UY
Some voluntary interaction
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