Exchange student induction timetable in the School of English
School of English Helpdesk
On Wednesday 23 September, the Education and Student Experience Team will have a Welcome Helpdesk at the Student Opportunities Showcase, in The Lounge, Portland Building B floor from 11am to 2pm (next to the Portland Cafe). We can help with any queries around your department induction schedule, contacting your personal tutor, peer mentoring, and the student rep system. Outside of these times, please go to room A107 in the Trent Building, where someone will be happy to help you between 10am and 4pm.
Smart IT Bar
If you encounter any IT-related issue during welcome week, please visit one of the Faculty of Arts IT Smart Bars listed below to receive assistance from a specialised technician:
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Tuesday 22 September, from 10 am to 12 pm- Humanities Atrium, University Park Campus
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Wednesday 23 September, from 10 am to 12 pm- Humanities Atrium, University Park Campus
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Thursday, 24 September, from 12 pm to 3 pm- Room B10, Trent Building, University Park Campus
Help finding venues
- What3words - to accurately locate buildings and rooms - we’ve provided the unique combination of three words.
- gives detailed information about accessibility of buildings.
- The University Park campus map has building numbers and grid references to help you find out where your talks are located - University Park map
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
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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
Find your venue:
University Park map - Building 62, Ref D3
What3words - cities.author.cloak
AccessAble -
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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.
Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10- 11am
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Welfare and wellbeing meeting
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Find out what support services we have at Nottingham to help you get the best from your time here and get help when you need it. Led by the Senior Tutor, Dr Jessica Norledge with staff from the wellbeing team.
No interaction
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Room A48, Sir Clive Granger
Find your venue:
University Park Map -Building 16, Ref: E3
What3Words -spices.epic.spits
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12 - 1 pm
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Welcome to the School of English
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Meet with the Exchange Co-ordinator, Dr Helen Buckler who will introduce you to the School of English and answer any questions you may have.
Active voluntary interaction
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Room B65, Trent Building
Find your venue:
University Park map -Building 11, Ref: E4
What3Words -glow.stiff.nods
AccessAble -
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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.
Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 24 September
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11-12pm
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Library 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 the Trent Building, Room B46.
Building number: 11 - Grid reference: E4
AccessAble -
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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.
Friday 25 September
Welcome activities for Friday 25 September
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10-11am
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Volunteering and placements at the 糖心原创
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Led by the School Director of Placements and Volunteering, Dr Matt Green, this meeting will inform you about exciting volunteering opportunities both within the School of English and more widely across the university. You will also be given information about the Nottingham Advantage Award.and the Vikings for Schools.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A03, Monica Partridge Building
Find your venue:
University Park map - Building 62, Ref: D3
What3Words -rugs.dollar.hurt
AccessAble -
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11- 12:30pm
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Peer Mentor-Mentee Connect Social
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Meet and greet your mentor over biscuits, coffee and fun games.
Students who have not been assigned a peer mentor and wish to have one are encouraged to attend this session to submit their request.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A21, Trent Building
Find your venue:
University Park map - Building 11, Ref: E4
What3Words -racing.cases.dock
AccessAble -
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Additional information
The Libraries Learning Development team run workshops through the year to help you develop your academic skills. The online session listed below may be of particular interest. Check your weekly emailed bulletin for details of when you can join.
Recommended additional events
Events before welcome week
Introduction to Life in the Uk
When: Thursday, 17 September
Time: from 1pm to 3 pm
Where: room C14, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
Some Voluntary Interaction
Click here to find out more about this event
International Student Fair: arrival essentials
When: Friday 18 September
Time: from 9am to 5pm
Where: room LG101, The Senate Chamber, Trent Building, University Park Campus
Some Voluntary Interaction
Click here to find out more about this event.
Events after welcome week
International Student Fair: arrival essentials
When: Wednesday, 30 September
Time: from 12pm to 3pm
Where: Portland Building, Floor B, The Lounge (Welcome Village), University Park Campus.
Follow this link for more information
School of English Book Swap
When: 30 September
Time: from 12 to 2pm
Where: room A90, School of English Common Room
What to Expect - Come to the common room for our second annual book swap! Bring along a book that you'd like to rehome and browse our fiction and non-fiction tables to find your newest book to read! Check the signs in the room for details on maximum number of books you can take away, free goodies and refreshments available subject to availability
Please check your / weekly news bulletin to know more about this event.
Some Voluntary Interaction
Follow this link for more events for international students
Participation/interaction key
You will see in the description of the session an indicator of the interaction expected. Below is more information on the interaction level of the sessions:
- No interaction: This is 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: This is 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: This is an interactive session, and the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: This is a social/informal event aimed to help you get to know your peers and/or different services/groups from around the University.
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