Induction timetable - BSc Physiotherapy
Welcome to Physiotherapy from Paul Hendrick, Course Leader
Congratulations on your place at the 糖心原创. We are very excited to welcome you to the School of Health Sciences.
My role is to ensure that all aspects of the course run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing the 糖心原创 to start your Physiotherapy career. You have worked very hard in your education to get this far and deserve a huge congratulations!
Please do read carefully through all the information you receive during the start of your course. The 'Essentials - before you arrive’ section of the website contains important actions that you need to take now to make sure you have the occupational health and DBS clearance you need to successfully begin your course.
To help support you through the course you will be allocated a personal tutor, who will be with you throughout your three years to offer you pastoral support. There will also be year lead assigned to each year to help guide your progression throughout the year. I’m also available as course lead to help ensure your journey through the course is a successful as possible.
At any stage of the programme please do contact any staff member who would be happy to help you or signpost you in the right direction.
The sessions we have timetabled for your induction week are designed to give you all the information you need to have a successful start to your studies. We have also built in lots of time for you to explore the campus, get to know other students and get involved in all the exciting welcome events and opportunities that are taking place across the University.
If you have any concerns or further questions, please do not hesitate to. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you throughout your journey with us.
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 taking place on Monday 21 September
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1pm - 3pm
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Welcome Session
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Welcome to the university and to BSc Physiotherapy. This session gives you a welcome to the course and the team, including an introduction to our support and wellbeing services.
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C1052, C floor, Medical school, QMC
Paul Hendrick and Physio Staff (including Year 1 Lead)
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10am - 5pm
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Sports and Societies Fair
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Start Freshers' week off with a visit to DRSV 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.
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David Ross Sports Village
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed.We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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10 - 11am
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ALACS: Academic Essentials
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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.
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This session is open to all students.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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11am - 12 noon
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ALACS: Academic Communication
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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.
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This session is open to all students.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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12 - 12.30pm
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ALACS: Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills
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This session gives you 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.
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This session is open to all students.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
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10am - 12 noon
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Introducing PHRS1010 Anatomy and Problem Based Learning
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In this session we will introduce you to PHRS1010 including skeleton collection and an anatomy quiz. We’ll also introduce you to Problem Based Learning.
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C33, C floor, Medical school, QMC
Roger Kerry, Paul Hendrick, Di Guira, George Goodwin and Eoghan Dowling
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12 - 1pm
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Digital and Technology Services IT Induction - Find out about essential software, handy apps, tips and tricks, where to find technical help and support, plus much more.
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Learn more about the IT services available here at the university. This session has been specifically designed to help you get started and thrive in our digital learning landscape.
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1 - 2pm
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Accessing your digital learning platforms
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This session will build your confidence in using the UoN online learning platforms.
Student surnames A - L please attend this session.
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C77, C floor, Medical School, QMC
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2 - 3pm
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Accessing your digital learning platforms
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This session will build your confidence in using the UoN online learning platforms.
Student surnames M - Z please attend this session.
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C77, C floor, Medical School, QMC
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11am - 3pm
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Sports and Societies Fair
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Start Freshers' week off with a visit to DRSV 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.
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David Ross Sports Village
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
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9.30 - 10am
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Year 1 staff and module intro's
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What modules will be covered and meet the Year 1 team
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A4, A Floor, Medical School, QMC
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10 - 11am
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Anatomy Suite Session
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Your first introduction to the anatomy suite and anatomy sessions.
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A4, A Floor, Medical School, QMC
Kathy Burkett, Roger Kerry, Paul Hendrick, Sam Roberts
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10am - 4pm
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Students' Union Freebie Fair
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Come along and grab your freebies from our national and local companies. There will be free pizza, smoothies and much more!
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Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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11am - 12 noon
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ALACS: Speaking and Listening in English (international students only)
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This session gives you an overview of what you might face during your stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.
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This session is open to international students only.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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3 - 4pm
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ALACS: British and Academic Culture (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.
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This session is for international students only.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
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10 - 11am
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Introduction to assessments
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In this session we will explain how assessments work at university, including academic misconduct and ‘extenuating circumstances’.
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A1, A floor, Medical School, QMC
Paul Hendrick
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11 - 12 noon
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Talk
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Start your journey as a physiotherapy student with some insights from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the UK's leading professional body for physiotherapists.
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A1, A floor, Medical School, QMC
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12 - 1pm
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Meet your personal tutor
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An introduction to personal tutoring and an opportunity to meet your personal tutor group
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A1, A floor, Medical School, QMC
All Physiotherapy Staff
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1pm - 2pm
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SUPRA and Peer Mentoring
Understanding the code of conduct and professional standards.
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SUPRA is a free student run society for all Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation students. In this session you will meet students from SUPRA along with our peer mentors.
In this session you will learn about the code of conduct you must meet as a physiotherapy student, as well as finding out about the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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A1, A floor, Medical School, QMC
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2 - 3pm
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Your introduction to 糖心原创 Libraries
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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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10am - 4pm
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Students' Union Freebie Fair
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Come along and grab your freebies from our national and local companies. There will be free pizza. smoothies and much more!
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Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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Friday 25 September
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
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10am - 12 noon
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PBL Session
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Build on intro of PBL earlier in the week - intro to SGD.
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A3, A floor, Medical School, QMC
Dan Towey, Sam Roberts, Ed Lee and Paul Hendrick
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12-12.30pm
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Learning Development team
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Intro to the Learning Development team and Student Services
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A3, A floor, Medical School, QMC
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12.30-1pm
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Professionalism etc
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Code of Conduct and Professional Standards |
A3, A floor, Medical School, QMC
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10am - 4pm
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Discover Nottingham Fair
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Uncover some local gems located in and around Nottingham. These independents are some of the best that Nottingham has to offer.
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Trent East Car Park, between Portland Building and Trent Building
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost, as important information may be missed. We have deliberately ensured you have time to visit the Fair following the sessions.
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1 - 2pm
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ALACS: Reading and Writing in English (international students only)
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This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
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This session is open to international students only.
Please note, this is not a scheduled session, and students should prioritise the scheduled sessions first and foremost. ALACS are available to you all year round.
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