Masters MRes induction timetable for the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our department and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- The structure of your course
- The academic staff
- The resources and support available to you at the 糖心原创
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
You will be invited to a 1:1 meeting with your supervisor to discuss your modules and other arrangements for your study. This invitation will be sent to you via email.
Further information can be found below the schedule, however, if you are missing any information, please email AR-CLAS-ESE@exmail.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
There are no formal events planned on this day. Please use the time to complete your registration.
Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Introduction to the library for postgraduate taught students
(Useful for MRes students also)
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Essential induction session to help you use the university’s libraries effectively.
No interaction
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Online via Microsoft Teams.
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1-2pm
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Welcome to the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies
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Welcome to all MRes and PhD students in the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies. This is an introduction to studying in the department and a chance to meet other students studying in the same department.
Active voluntary interaction
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LG14 Trent Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 11
Grid reference: E4
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4-5.30pm
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School of CLAS postgraduate social
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Come along and meet the wider school PG community in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Refreshments will be provided.
Social interaction
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Law and Social Sciences Atrium
AccessAble:
Building number: 7
Grid reference:D3
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Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
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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
AccessAble:
What3words:
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3-4pm
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Work in progress session CMVS
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The first work in progress session for all new MRes and PhD students in the department along with an opportunity to meet returning students.
Active voluntary interaction
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LG9 Trent Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 11
Grid reference:E4
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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
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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.
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Meeting ID: 350 660 286 719 474
Passcode: 2Zi6d7eh
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1-2pm
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Faculty of Arts PGT welcome fair
(useful also for MRes)
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A chance to get information from the teams that help shape your journey at the 糖心原创, including careers, language centre, libraries, placements, CELE, Vikings for Schools and the Education and Student Experience (ESE) team.
Some voluntary interaction
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D02 Monica Partridge Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 62
Grid reference:D3
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2 – 3pm
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University Park campus tour
|
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
|
Meet on the grass outside the Monica Partridge Building Level B Entrance.
Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
AccessAble:
What3words:
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Friday 25 September
No formal sessions planned on this day.
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.
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:
- No interaction: 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: 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.
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