Undergraduate year one induction timetables - 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.
Further information can be found below the schedule, however, if you are missing any information, please email AR-CLAS-ESE@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
Welcome activities for Monday 21 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11am-12.30pm
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Introduction to your Department
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An important introduction to your department and your degree. This session includes essential information you will need throughout the year and you will meet key members of staff, including the Head of Department, Director of Education and Student Experience and your Course Directors.
Some voluntary interaction
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C15, Pope Building, University Park*
Building number 27 on campus map, grid reference F2
AccessAble:
*Use the entrance opposite George Green Library (building 24) for the most direct access. Enter via 2 sets of automatic doors. Go down the corridor, turn right, then left through the double doors. Go down the corridor and turn right, and then up the stairs to C floor. Turn left at the top of the stairs. Turn left again and through the double doors. Follow the corridor round and turn left. The room is on your left.
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12.30-1.30pm
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Introduction to your Course: Cultural and Creative Industries
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An important session to find out essential information about your Cultural and Creative Industries course. You will meet the Programme Director and have the opportunity to ask questions about the modules and activities.
Some voluntary interaction
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A24, Pope Building, University Park*
Building number 27 on campus map, grid reference F2
AccessAble:
*Use the entrance opposite George Green Library (building 24) for the most direct access. Enter via 2 sets of automatic doors. Go down the corridor, the room is on your right, up a short staircase.
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12.30-1.30pm
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Introduction to your Course: International Media and Communication Studies
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An important session to find out essential information about your International Media and Communication Studies course. You will meet the Programme Director and have the opportunity to ask questions about the modules and activities.
Some voluntary interaction
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A13, Pope Building, University Park*
Building number 27 on campus map, grid reference F2
AccessAble:
*Use the entrance opposite George Green Library (building 24) for the most direct access. Enter via 2 sets of automatic doors. Go down the corridor, the room is on your right.
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12.30-1.30pm
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Introduction to your Course: Art History and Visual Culture
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An important session to find out essential information about your Art History and Visual Culture course – this session is for single and joint honours students. You will meet the Programme Director and have the opportunity to ask questions about the modules and activities.
Some voluntary interaction
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A1, Pope Building, University Park*
Building number 27 on campus map, grid reference F2
AccessAble:
*Use the entrance opposite George Green Library (building 24) for the most direct access. Enter via 2 sets of automatic doors. Go down the corridor, turn right, then left through the double doors. Go straight ahead and through the double doors.
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12.30-1.30pm
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Introduction to your Course: Film and Screen Studies
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An important session to find out essential information about your Film and Screen Studies course.
Some voluntary interaction
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A17, Pope Building, University Park*
Building number 27 on campus map, grid reference F2
AccessAble:
*Use the entrance opposite George Green Library (building 24) for the most direct access. Enter via 2 sets of automatic doors. Go down the corridor, the room is on your left.
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 22 September
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10-11am
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Personal Tutoring and Support and Wellbeing Meeting
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Your studies will be supported by a personal tutor and our dedicated welfare support team. This session is essential to introduce you to what support is available, both academically and personally to help you develop, succeed academically, and know where to go if you encounter any difficulties.
Some voluntary interaction
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C25, Coates Building, University Park*
Building number 36 on campus map, grid reference G2
AccessAble:
*Go to entrance number 4, which is opposite Coates Road Auditorium (building 51). Go up stairwell 4 to C floor, the room is on your right.
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11am-12pm
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University Park Campus Tour (Mandarin)
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Discover more about University Park campus with our student tour guides. This tour will be delivered in Mandarin Chinese.
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 on campus map, grid reference D3
AccessAble:
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1.30-2pm
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For Joint Honours students studying BA Art History and Visual Culture and English
Meeting with your Joint Honours Liaison Tutor
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Your personal tutor is in the Department of Cultural Media and Visual Studies, however in the School of English you will have a joint honours liaison tutor, Lorena Gadella Kamstra, who will act as your contact for the English side of your degree. This is a brief introductory meeting.
Active voluntary interaction
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B40, Trent Building, University Park
Building number 11 on campus map, grid reference E4
AccessAble:
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2-3pm
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Creative Communities
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This session will focus on the extracurricular activities you can engage with on your course, through the Creative Students Network and student societies. This will also be your first opportunity to hear about the Hollywood Internships available.
Some voluntary interaction
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B46, Trent Building, University Park
Building number 11 on campus map, grid reference E4
AccessAble:
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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Academic skills and your transition to university
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In this session, we will be exploring top tips for balancing your study and non-study time, ideas to help you get to grips with university-level reading, as well as the basics of online communication via Teams and Outlook. We will also be thinking about how to tackle the difficult feeling that some students have of being an imposter at university.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Meeting ID: 358 588 102 825 530
Passcode: od6NU96Z
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1-2pm
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Make it happen: managing your finances; work placements and getting involved
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Come to this session to hear more about the work placements and internships available to you in a wide range of organisations and industries; find out what help there is to manage your finances during your studies and discover a wide range of opportunities to get involved with your School, including representing your fellow students as a course rep.
Some voluntary interaction
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A48, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park
Building number 16 on campus map, grid reference E3
AccessAble:
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3-5pm
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CMVS Social and Quiz
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Meet fellow students in the department at the CMVS Social and Quiz. Test your knowledge, enjoy free pizza and refreshments, and make new connections.
Social interaction
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A46, Trent Building, University Park
Building number 11 on campus map, grid reference E4
AccessAble:
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11am-12pm
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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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Online via Microsoft Teams.
Alternatively, an optional in-person screening with refreshments will take place in B46, Trent Building.
Building number 11 on campus map, grid reference E4
AccessAble:
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1-2pm
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Module Fair
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An opportunity for you to speak to academic staff about the optional modules available on your course before you make your module choices. Module enrolment is open from 21 September – 2 October 2026. If you have already chosen your modules, but wish to change them, you can do so during this period.
Some voluntary interaction
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A42, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park
Building number 16 on campus map, grid reference E3
AccessAble:
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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 on campus map, grid reference D3
AccessAble:
What3words:
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Friday 25 September
Welcome activities for Friday 25 September
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11-11.30am
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Additional drop-in session for any students unable to attend their main welcome meeting
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If you missed the introduction to your department or course meeting earlier in the week, join us to catch up on information you will need throughout the year and ask your Course Directors any questions.
Some voluntary interaction
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A42, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park
Building number 16 on campus map, grid reference E3
AccessAble:
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11.30am-2pm
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Creative Students Network outing - Broadway Cinema
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The Creative Students Network shares opportunities and events, organises industry guest speakers, and coordinates internship opportunities for students in the Department of Cultural Media and Visual Studies.
Join us for a tour of Broadway Cinema: an independent cinema, cultural and education centre at the heart of Nottingham's creative quarter.
Social interaction
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Meet Dr Leora Hadas at 11.30am at the University South Entrance tram stop
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Meet at 12pm at the Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL
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11.30am-7pm
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For students studying BA Film and Screen Studies
Visit to the Mansfield Town Film Festival
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Film and Screen Studies students are invited to attend the Mansfield Town Film Festival. You can find more information about the event .
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Places are limited, so please register your attendance .
Free transport is available via coach.
Pick up: 11.30am, East Drive, near the bus stops (University Park, NG7 2RD)
Return: 7pm, from Leeming Street, Mansfield (NG18 1NG), to University Park.
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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. Alternatively, the CLAS Common Room in B10, Trent Building can be used as a quiet study space with plenty of seating and some study pods available.
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.
- Active voluntary interaction: An interactive session, where the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: A social/informal event aimed to help you get to know your peers and/or different services/groups from around the university.
Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) sessions - Friday 25 September
The following sessions are on Friday 25 September, and are all run online on Microsoft Teams.
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2-3pm: Academic Essentials. This session helps you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality, and formality. .
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3-3.30pm: Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS). This session gives you an overview of the support ALACS offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence, and communications skills. .
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