Department of Foundation Engineering and Physical Sciences Induction timetable
We are very happy to welcome you to the Department of Foundation Engineering and Physical Sciences. We look forward to seeing you for the Welcome Week, which commences on Monday 21 September.
Below you will find your induction timetable. You may find the University Map useful in helping you find your way around. Some of the Welcome sessions are being delivered online through Microsoft Teams, please use the joining links to participate on the day.
In addition to department sessions there are university welcome sessions, Students’ Union Freshers Fairs and International Student events you may wish to take part in, please see the university’s Welcome Week events calendar for more information.
There are also a number of online academic skills and introductory study skills sessions you may be interested in, please see the for more information. We strongly recommend that you follow this SharePoint site using your university email account to receive updates throughout the year. To do this, select the Follow button (or the star icon, if displayed) near the top right of the SharePoint page.
If you have any queries or concerns, then please get in touch at EZ-FEPS@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk
Monday 21 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
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10am-12 noon
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Tutor Group Activity
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Get to know your personal tutor and tutor group. Your personal tutor will be your key departmental contact throughout your studies.
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You will be contacted in advance via email to confirm your tutor group and room for this session.
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1-2pm
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Meet the FEPS Team – Groups A and B
You will be contacted by email in advance of Welcome Week to confirm which group you are in.
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An introduction to your department and the FEPS staff.
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Advanced Manufacturing Building, C11
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1-1.30pm
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Data Activity – Group C
You will be contacted by email in advance of Welcome Week to confirm which group you are in
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Undertake round robin activities to collect data that you will use in Tuesday’s digital learning session
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Advanced Manufacturing Building, C9
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1.30-2pm
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Data Activity – Group D
You will be contacted by email in advance of Welcome Week to confirm which group you are in
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Undertake round robin activities to collect data that you will use in Tuesday’s digital learning session
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Advanced Manufacturing Building, C9
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2-3pm
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Meet the FEPS Team – Groups C and D
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An introduction to your department and the FEPS staff.
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Advanced Manufacturing Building, C11
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2-2.30pm
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Data activity - Group A
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Undertake round robin activities to collect data that you will use in Tuesday’s digital learning session
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Advanced Manufacturing Building, C9
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2.30-3pm
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Data activity - Group B
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Undertake round robin activities to collect data that you will use in Tuesday’s digital learning session
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Advanced Manufacturing Building, C9
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11am-5pm
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Studunts' Union Sport and Socieities Fair
Optional
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An opportunity for students to meet our 400+ clubs and societies. Find your new hobby, sport and community here at UoN and meet some of the key helpful services too. Demonstrations will be happening throughout the day to give you a flavour of how action packed Nottingham is.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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Reminder
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Complete the Faculty of Engineering Health and Safety Induction and book a hoodie collection time
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You can access the booking system via the . The link will be displayed on the final screen once you have completed the Faculty Health and Safety Induction.
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You will need to book a specific time slot to collect your hoodie/PPE which will include time and location information. |
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10-11am
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Maths Introduction
For Groups A and B
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An introduction to Maths learning with Tom Westby
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Advanced Manufacturing Building C11
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10-11am
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Digital Learning
For Groups C and D
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An introduction to digital learning with Jez Turner
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Advanced Manufacturing Building C9/10
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11-11.30am
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Social break
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Grab a drink and get to know others on your course in between your morning sessions.
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Advanced Manufacturing Building Foyer
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11.30am-12.30pm
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Digital Learning
For Groups A and B
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An introduction to digital learning with Jez Turner
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Advanced Manufacturing Building C9/10
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11.30am-12.30pm
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Maths Introduction
For Groups C and D
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An introduction to Maths learning with Tom Westby
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Advanced Manufacturing Building C11
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2-3 pm
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Digital and Technology Services IT induction
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Discover all about the IT services available to assist you with your studies, getting connected, accessing software and apps and staying safe online.
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Online using MS Teams via or the following information:
Meeting ID: 324 000 411 993 38
Passcode: 2Tp2dG7M
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4-5pm
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Introduction to Formula Student and Racing Team
Optional session
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Find out more about our electric car team and how you can get involved in the Formula Student competition. There are various engineering and support roles you can take up.
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C25 Coates Building, or
Meeting ID: 374 654 626 379 039
Passcode: 8oZ3Bu9S
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11am-3pm
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Studunts' Union Sport and Socieities Fair
Optional
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An opportunity for students to meet our 400+ clubs and societies. Find your new hobby, sport and community here at UoN and meet some of the key helpful services too. Demonstrations will be happening throughout the day to give you a flavour of how action packed Nottingham is.
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David Ross Sports Village, University Park
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,Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
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10-11am
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Introduction to libraries for undergraduate students
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Find out how to get started with your in-person and digital library services and how we can help you to achieve your study goals.
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Online using MS Teams via this link:
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1.30-2.30pm
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Introduction to lab spaces
Optional session
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An opportunity to get some practical experience in the lab. If you are interested in participating, you will be able to sign up to a lab time slot on the Monday during the Data Activity sessions
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Advanced Manufacturing Building, C6
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3-4pm
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Introduction to Formula Student and Racing Team
Optional session
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Find out more about our electric car team and how you can get involved in the Formula Student competition. There are various engineering and support roles you can take up.
*please note this is the same as the Tuesday 4-5pm session. You only need to attend one if interested.
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C25 Coates Building, or
Meeting ID: 348 289 794 447 334
Passcode: Ff9je29c
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4-5pm
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OPAD introductory session
Optional Session
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OPAD is an extra-curricular project group that brings together students and staff from across the university to design and manufacture assistive devices to help those who struggle to perform daily tasks due to illness, accident, or disabilities. Come along to this intro session to find out more about the current projects you could get involved in.
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Coates Road Auditorium
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30-10.30am
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Introduction to MATLAB
For Groups A and B
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An introduction to useful tools to help support your studies. Please bring along your laptop.
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Advanced Manufacturing C11
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9.30-10.30am
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Introduction to the tutoring system and university processes
Groups C and D
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Meet with the Senior Tutor and the Support and Wellbeing team to get a better understanding of pastoral support systems that are available to you.
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Advanced Manufacturing C9/C10
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| 10.30-11.30am |
Introduction to the tutoring system and university processes
For Groups A and B
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Meet with the Senior Tutor and the Support and Wellbeing team to get a better understanding of pastoral support systems that are available to you.
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Advanced Manufacturing C11
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| 10.30-11.30am |
Introduction to MATLAB
Groups C and D
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An introduction to useful tools to help support your studies. Please bring along your laptop.
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Advanced Manufacturing C9/C10
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11.30am-12.30pm
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Introduction to lab spaces
Optional session
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An opportunity to get some practical experience in the lab. If you are interested in participating, you will be able to sign up to a lab time slot on the Monday during the Data Activity sessions
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Advanced Manufacturing Building, C6
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12-1pm
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Calm introduction to University life
Optional session
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A calm introduction to University Life for anyone who might be feeling a bit overwhelmed.
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Advanced Manufacturing Building C11
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10am-4pm
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Students' Union Freebie Fair
Optional
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Drop by to grab your freebies from our national and local companies. There will be free pizza, smoothies and much more!
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Welcome Village, Trent East Car Park marquee, University Park
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