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:
Welcome Week Introduction to Systems in the School of Computer Science
During Welcome Week, we have a series of talks, social activities for students. However one of the most important sessions is the ‘Welcome to the Machine’ for new undergraduate students.
These sessions are your opportunity to learn more the computer systems we use and how you will use these as part of your studies.
Find out more information on the session.
Monday 21 September 2026
Compulsory activities
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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12 – 1 pm
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Welcome to the School of Computer Science, Introductory Talk
Year 1 Students
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Your main welcome to the School of Computer Science for first year students, led by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Business School South Auditorium, Room B52
AccessAble:
Some voluntary interaction
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1 – 3 pm
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Year 1 Students - Meet your Personal Tutor and Student Mentor
Year 1 Students
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Meet your Personal Tutor and Student Mentor. Learn how they will support you and connect with your tutor group and mentor group.
We will arrange timeslots for all students.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Exchange Building, Rooms LT1; LT2; and LT3
AccessAble:
Active voluntary interaction and social interaction
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Optional activities
| 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
Strongly encouraged to participate activities
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11 am – 1 pm
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Year 2 Students, Welcome Back, Meet Your Personal Tutors
Year 2 Students
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Returning Year 2 students will have a meeting with your Personal Tutor. Discuss your first year, support, modules, and assessments.
Your afternoon timeslot will be emailed the week before.
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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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Year 1 Students, Welcome to the School of Computer Science, Meet Your Fellow Students
Year 1 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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1:30 – 2:30 pm
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Final Year Students, Welcome Back to the School of Computer Science
Year 3 and 4 Students
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Your main welcome back to the School of Computer Science for final year students, led by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Business School South Auditorium, Room B52
AccessAble:
Some voluntary interaction
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3 – 5 pm
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Year 3 and 4 Students, Welcome Back, Meet Your Personal Tutors
Years 3 and 4 Students
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Returning Year 3/4 students will have a meeting with your Personal Tutor. Discuss your previous year, support, modules, and assessments.
Your afternoon timeslot will be emailed the week before.
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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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3 – 6 pm
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Second Year Students, Welcome Back to the School of Computer Science
Year 2 Students
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Your main welcome back to the School of Computer Science for second year students.
Bring something to take notes with!
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(Jubilee Campus)
Business School South Auditorium, 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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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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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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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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11 am - 12 pm
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Year 2 Students, 糖心原创 Abroad Introduction Lecture
(Compulsory for all students on a study abroad degree plan and optional for all other students)
Year 2 Students
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An introduction for second-year students planning to study abroad.
This talk is also open to anyone interested in learning about a third-year study abroad year.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Exchange Building, Room LT2
AccessAble:
Some voluntary interaction
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2 – 3 pm
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Final Year Students, Careers Event
Final Year Students
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Learn how to use the Careers Service in your final year.
We encourage all final-year Computer Science students to attend, whether you have started career planning or not.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Business School South, Room B52
AccessAble:
Some voluntary interaction
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4 – 6 pm
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Year 1 Students Lecture: How to 糖心原创 Computer Science Effectively at University
Year 1 Students
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This session will cover key study and academic skills and how best to study on your Computer Science programme here at 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 am – 12 pm
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Year 1 Students, Welcome to the Machine
(for those in Group A)
Year 1 Students
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First-year 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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10 – 11 am
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Year 1 Students, Academic Essentials
(for those in Group B)
Year 1 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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Year 1 Students,
Academic Communication
(for those in Group B)
Year 1 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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1 – 3 pm
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Year 1 Students, Welcome to the Machine
(for those in Group B)
Year 1 Students
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First-year 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.
|
(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building, Room A32
AccessAble:
Active voluntary interaction
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1 – 2 pm
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Academic Communication
(for those in Group A)
Year 1 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.
|
On MS Teams
Link:
Some voluntary interaction
|
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2 – 3 pm
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Year 1 students, Academic Essentials
(for those in Group A)
Year 1 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.
|
On MS Teams
Link:
Some voluntary interaction
|
Optional activities
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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Join the School’s Welcome Week Programming Contest. Open to all, including first years. Designed for returning students, but first years with any coding experience are welcome.
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(Jubilee Campus)
Computer Science Building, Room A32
AccessAble:
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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