School of Education MPhil/PhD postgraduate research programmes
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce you to your school and postgraduate research.
Important information
- You are expected to attend all sessions in person, unless specified below
- You must pre-register for the welcome lunch on Tuesday 29 September 12.30-1.30pm if you plan to attend
- If you have any physical or online accessibility requirements that you would like us to be aware of, please email TT-ResearchPGR@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk.
- Please bring a refillable bottle and use the water stations located around the campus, which is more sustainable than purchasing bottled water
- Over the course of the week, you are particularly encouraged to meet with your supervisors and get to know the campus – especially the libraries!
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Software
The two main software programmes you will need to use in your PGR studies are Microsoft Teams and Moodle.
Although you do not need either of these to access or attend the School of Education induction, links are provided below to get your started.
- You can download the Teams app, using your 糖心原创 email and password, you will need to allow Teams to use your computer camera and microphone if prompted.
- You can access Moodle, using your university email address.
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 29 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Facilitator(s) | Venue or meeting link |
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9.45–10.45am
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Welcome to the School of Education
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Introduction to the School of Education.
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- Associate Professor Manny Madriaga
Director of Postgraduate Research
- Professor David Murphy
Head of School of Education
- PGR student representatives
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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11–11.30am
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Health and safety in the School of Education
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Introduction to School and university health and safety policies and practices
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- Vicky McPherson-Davis
Health and safety co-ordinator for the School of Education
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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11.45am–12.15pm
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Steps for new students and IT induction
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Introduction to the IT services available for postgraduate study, staying connected, software and apps, and staying safe online
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Riz Ahmed
Senior Communications Manager
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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12.30–1.30pm
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Lunch break and networking
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An opportunity to meet other students and staff in an informal setting. A buffet lunch will be provided.
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- Academic colleagues
- PGR students and representatives
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
(details will be used to order catering)
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1.45–2.30pm
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Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the School of Education
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Introduction to the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion
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Assistant Professor Peter Woods
EDI lead for School of Education
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Video call, C35 Dearing Building Jubilee Campus
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Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 30 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Facilitator(s) | Venue or meeting link |
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9.45–10.15am
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New doctoral candidate seminar
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Introductory seminar of introductions and sharing research interests
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- Associate Professor Manny Madriaga Director of Postgraduate Research
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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10.30–11am
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PGR-led session
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What nobody told me about year one, and where to turn to when it gets difficult
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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11.15am–12:00pm
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Research ethics in the School of Education
Session to be recorded
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Introduction to ethical research practice, ethical approval in the School of Education and the university’s Code of Research Conduct and Research Ethics
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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12–1pm
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Lunch break and networking
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We kindly ask that you bring your own lunch, as it will not be provided.
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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1–1.45pm
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Working with your doctoral supervisors
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Introduction to the supervisory relationship and process.
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- Associate Professor Manny Madriaga
- Associate Professor Yuwei Xu
- Associate Professor Frans Kruger
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 1 October
| Time | Activity | Description | Facilitator(s) | Venue or meeting link |
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10.45-11am
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The Wellbeing Team
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An introduction to the Wellbeing Team with Support and Wellbeing
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- Support and Wellbeing Team – Elizabeth Aspell (Support and Wellbeing Faculty Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences)
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In person
C45
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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11.15am–12pm
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Introduction to the School of Education: Research, People, and Processes
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Introduction to the postgraduate research programme, doctoral training, and people, processes and administration in the School of Education
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- Associate Professor Manny Madriaga
Director of Postgraduate Research
- Dr Marc North
PGR Advisor
- School of Education PRG admin team
- Sarah Smith
Student Services
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In person
C45
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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12–1.15pm
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Lunch break and networking
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Free time for lunch and networking amongst new cohort of doctoral students. We kindly ask that you bring your own lunch, as it will not be provided.
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In person
C45
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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1.15–
2pm
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Postgraduate research Q&A
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A session dedicated to your questions about postgraduate research study and life in the School of Education.
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- Associate Professor Manny Madriaga - Director of Postgraduate Research
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In person
C45
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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Welcome activities taking place on Friday 2 October
| Time | Activity | Description | Facilitator(s) | Venue or meeting link |
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10–11.30am
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‘Encounter Group’ PGR led session
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A non-directive space for people to come together to connect with one another, ask questions, share felt experiences, hopes, fears.
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PGR Awa Ottiger presenting
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In person
C35
Dearing Building
Jubilee Campus
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Online sessions scheduled
| Date/time | Activity | Description | Facilitator(s) | Venue or meeting link |
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6 October, 3-4pm
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Library Welcome: Faculty of Social Sciences Postgraduate Researchers
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This online session will provide a useful introduction to our library services and help you get started with visiting libraries, finding resources and more.
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7 October, 11am-12 noon
or
16 October, 1.30-2.30pm
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Welcome to the Library for New Postgraduate Researchers |
This welcome talk is for postgraduate researchers who are new to the 糖心原创 and its libraries. |
Ruth Curtis Senior Learning Development Librarian
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| 20 October, 11am-12 noon |
Introduction to Researcher Academy |
Researcher Academy will explain how they can support you on your researcher development journey. You'll find out a range of researcher development programmes, learn how to book our courses, start to analyse your developments needs and have a chance to ask questions.
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Professor Andrew Mumford and Dr Katherine Morgan |
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Virtual induction sessions
These sessions form part of the formal induction programme but have been designed so you can sessions at your convenience. Please note these sessions form an important part of the induction programme, and as such every effort should be made to engage with them at your earliest convenience during your first few weeks here at the university.
Getting your writing underway
Professor Pat Thomson
A workshop to begin your writing journey
Wellbeing at the School of Education
Support and wellbeing team
An introduction to student support and wellbeing services
Using the 糖心原创 Libraries
Libraries team
A workshop to begin your writing journey
Making the transition to PhD study
Alice Haslam, Sandra Rose, Professor Sara Goodacre
A session covering wellbeing, self-care and developing a work-life balance
Your PhD journey: navigating the bumps in the road
Dr Toshana Foster
Hear about Dr Foster's PhD experience and the lessons learned along the way
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