Foundation Arts induction timetable
We have created an induction timetable that aims to be welcoming and informative. These sessions introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- the academic staff
- all the resources and support available to you at 糖心原创
- attending will help prepare you for your time here.
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.
Guidance on Microsoft Teams accessibility features is available via
Recorded sessions will be uploaded to Moodle with captions to support your learning.
If you are studying in two separate schools or departments, visit the Joint Honours page. There you can find links to your other school/department's schedule.
Welcome Helpdesk – Student Opportunities Showcase
Wednesday 23 September, 11am-2pm, Old Blackwells Bookshop, Portland Building B floor
The Education and Student Experience Team will have a Welcome Helpdesk at the Student Opportunities Showcase. 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 B7 Trent Building, where someone will be happy to help you between 9am-4pm.
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
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12–2pm
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Induction Session 1: Welcome and introductions
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A first introduction to your Foundation Year Arts course, staff, and each other.
Active voluntary interaction
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A03, Humanities Building
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Tuesday 22 September
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2–3pm
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Induction Session 2: Introduction to the Foundation Year Arts course
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A more detailed introduction to the Foundation Year Arts course, including an overview of modules, assessments and progression to undergraduate studies.
Some voluntary interaction
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C04, Physics Building
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3–4.30pm
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Induction Session 3: How to be a university student
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An introduction to the basics of being a student, and what it's like to study on the Foundation Year Arts.
Some voluntary interaction
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C04, Physics Building
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Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–11.15am
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Group activity
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An informal group activity to get to know each other more.
Social interaction
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A03, Humanities Building
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11.15–11.30am
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Morning Cake Break
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A cake break for all Foundation Year Arts students.
Social interaction
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A03, Humanities Building
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11.30am–12.30pm
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Induction Session 4: Accessing support at university
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Introduction to support for your studies and wellbeing.
Some voluntary interaction
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A03, Humanities Building
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3.30-4.30pm
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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 in your School, including representing your fellow students as a course rep.
No interaction
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B63, Law and Social Sciences, University Park
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Campus Map: D3
Building Number: 7
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Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11am-12-pm
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Introduction to Personal Tutoring in the School of CLAS
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Learn about the Personal Tutor system with your School Senior Tutor, Dr Gaby Neher.
Some voluntary interaction
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B63, Law & Social Sciences Building
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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
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Friday 25 September
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10-11am
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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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2–3pm
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Seminar taster
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Your first taste of university-style seminar teaching.
Active voluntary interaction
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You will receive an email during Welcome Week with the location details.
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3–4pm
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Welcome Week wrap-up (with drinks and biscuits)
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A whole course get-together to round off the week and ask any remaining questions.
Some voluntary interaction
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B63, Law & Social Sciences Building
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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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