Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies
International Media and Communication Studies MA induction timetable
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
Attendance at these sessions is essential, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
Attendance is important, even if you have been an undergraduate at UoN.
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
Please use this day to complete your registration and card collection so that you are fully registered as a student. We suggest you also attend a campus tour to learn how to find your way around.
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
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10-11am
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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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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Library Welcome Induction
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Essential induction session to help you use the university’s libraries effectively.
No interaction
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12-1pm
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Welcome to the School PGT
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Learn more about the school, meet our careers team and find out how they can help you throughout your studies.
Some voluntary interaction
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A48 Clive Granger Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 16
Grid reference:E3
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1.30-2.30pm
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Welcome to the Department of CMVS
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This is an important introduction to the Department of Cultural Media and Visual Studies, where you will meet the Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies and your Course Directors. You will have the opportunity to ask questions on a 1:1 basis at the end of the session.
Some voluntary interaction
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B62 Law and Social Sciences Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
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3-4pm
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Introduction to the MA International Media & Communications
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This is an important session that will provide you with essential information about your course. You will meet your Course Director and you will have the opportunity to ask questions on a 1:1 basis at the end of the session.
Some voluntary interaction
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B1 Law & Social Sciences Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 7
Grid reference: D3
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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
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 – 4pm
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Personal tutor meetings
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It is important that you meet with your personal tutor in the first weeks. The role of the personal tutor is to provide support and to help you make the most of your time at university.
Your personal tutor will be in touch to arrange a meeting between 10am and 4pm.
Active voluntary interaction
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Tutor to confirm
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1-2pm
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Academic Language and Communication Skills: Reading and writing in English
(for International Students only)
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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.
Some voluntary interaction
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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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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on 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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1-2.30pm
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Faculty of Arts PGT welcome fair
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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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3-4pm
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Academic Language and Communication Skills: British and academic culture
(for International Students only)
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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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Friday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Academic Language and Communication Skills: Academic Essentials
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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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12-1pm
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CMVS languages drop in
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For students on MA International Media and Communications Studies language learning is a compulsory element of your course.
If you haven’t already chosen your language as part of your course, please attend this drop-in session to understand how language learning works and choose your language modules.
Some voluntary interaction
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B65 Trent Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 11
Grid reference:E4
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3-3.30 pm
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Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills
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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.
Active voluntary interaction
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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.
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: