Induction timetable 2026
School of Economics
BA PPE (VLL5)
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our school and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life. We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions as they are a vital part of your orientation and will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- our academic and administrative staff
- the resources and support available to you at the 糖心原创
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Joint Honours Students
For joint honours degrees, one school or department acts as the ‘lead’ for your degree. Your lead school is Economics, and this timetable is for activities organised by the School of Economics.
You should prioritise the schedule for your lead school. You are welcome to attend any relevant sessions for your partner subjects, as long as they do not clash with those of your lead school. We recommend that you attend at least the main induction talk for your partner subjects. Please check with the other relevant school (Philosophy and Politics) for their activities.
Session locations
See ‘venue’ in the schedule below for details of where your induction sessions will take place.
- gives detailed information about accessibility of buildings across our campuses.
- University Park Campus map (PDF) has building numbers to help you find where your way around.
- Find a study space if you need a quiet place to join online meetings. There is also study space in the Sir Clive Granger Building café area and in room A64 (around past the toilets on the ground floor).
Monday 21 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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| Refer to your Philosophy and Politics schedules for sessions taking place before 2pm. |
| 2–3pm |
Economics Course Induction
Compulsory for PPE students.
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Join Professor David Harvey, Head of School, for a session on your degree structure, module choices, and insights into teaching and assessment in the School of Economics. |
Sir Clive Granger Building, room A40, University Park
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| 3–4pm |
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. |
Online meeting using Teams
You may use the Sir Clive Granger Building café area or room A64 (around past the toilets on the ground floor).
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Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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| 11.30am–1pm |
Economics School Welcome and Induction
Compulsory for all Economics students including PPE.
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Hear from your Economics Programme Director (Dr Elke Renner) the Senior Tutor (Prof. Oliver Morrissey) and the Wellbeing team. Discover how we support your academic and personal university journey. |
Physics Building, room B1, University Park
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| 3–3.30pm |
Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) |
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. |
Online meeting using Teams
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| 3.30– 4.30pm |
Your introduction to 糖心原创 Libraries |
Discover how our in-person and digital library services can support your academic success. Join us to learn how we can help you achieve your study goals! |
Online meeting using Microsoft Teams
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Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
| 10–11am |
Academic Essentials
(this session will be repeated at 2pm)
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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. |
Online meeting using Teams
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| 11am–12pm |
Academic Communication
(this session will be repeated at 1pm)
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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. |
Online meeting using Teams
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| 1–2pm |
Academic Communication
(repeat of session held at 11am)
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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. |
Online meeting using Teams
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| 2–3pm |
Academic Essentials
(repeat of session held at 10am)
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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. |
Online meeting using Teams
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Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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| 10.30am–2.30pm |
Pre-sessional Maths for students without A-level Maths
Compulsory for all Economics students without A-Level Maths
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A diagnostic Maths test and pre-sessional Maths lecture for all students who did not take A-level Maths (or equivalent). |
Sir Clive Granger Building, room A48, University Park
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Friday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
| 10–11am |
School of Economics Student Experience Induction |
Meet your School Education and Student Experience team. Explore extra-curricular, careers and society opportunities within the school, including the Nottingham Economics and Finance Society. |
Coates Road Auditorium, University Park
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| Students will be emailed |
Campus Quiz |
Join our fun campus quiz. Meet fellow students, explore the School, and discover the beautiful University Park Campus. It's a great way to make new friends and get familiar with your surroundings. |
Students to check emails for details on meeting location and times |
| 12–3pm |
Economics drop-in Q&A (with free soft drinks and cake) |
Join us anytime between 12-3pm to wrap up welcome week with refreshments and cake! It's a great chance to meet staff and students and ask any questions you have. See you there! |
Sir Clive Granger Building foyer area
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