History MA 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 a quiet space to join an online session, in the Humanities Building are available to book. We also have a dedicated quiet space during Welcome Week in A21, Humanities Building, Monday to Wednesday 11am-2pm.
Session locations and participation levels can be found under the schedule.
Guidance on Microsoft Teams accessibility features is available via
Recorded sessions will be uploaded to Moodle with captions to support your learning.
It is important that you attend these sessions even if you have previously studied with us as an undergraduate.
Welcome Week Queries and Smart IT Bar
The Education and Student Experience (ESE) Team will be around to answer questions about your induction schedule, personal tutor, peer mentoring, and the student rep system. The IT team will be around to answer IT related queries
They will be available:
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Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September, 10am to 1pm: Welcome Desk in the Humanities Building Foyer
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Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September, 10am to 12pm: Smart IT Bar in the Humanities Building Foyer
- Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm: Humanities Education and Student Experience Office (B33/B34)
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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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.
Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
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1.30–3.30pm
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Introduction to history postgraduate study and module information session
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A welcome from your Course Director. Information on your modules from your tutors and chance to ask questions.
Some voluntary interaction
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A18, Lenton Grove (no. 5 on Campus Map)
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4-5pm
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Introduction to postgraduate study in the School of Humanities
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A welcome talk from the Director of Postgraduate Teaching. The School Welfare Officer will also give an overview of welfare support in the university.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A03, Humanities Building (55 on campus map)
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Tuesday 22 September
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10–11am
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Library Welcome Induction
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Essential induction session to help you use the University’s libraries effectively.
No interaction
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2–3pm
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Academic skills and your transition to postgraduate study
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In this session we will look at timings of the university year for postgraduates, study strategies, and how to feel empowered as a postgraduate student.
No interaction
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Wednesday 23 September
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3.30-4.30pm
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History Postgraduate Tea
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Join us for tea, coffee and cake for an informal chance to meet the History postgraduate community.
Social interaction
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A26, Lenton Grove
(no. 5 on Campus Map)
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Thursday 24 September
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1 - 2.30pm
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Faculty of Arts PGT Fair
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A drop-in session offering the chance to meet and get information from the teams that help shape your journey at the 糖心原创, including Careers and Employability, the Language Centre, Libraries, Libraries Learning Development, Faculty of Arts Placements, CELE, Vikings for Schools and the Education and Student Experience team.
Complimentary soft drinks will be available, along with opportunities to win prizes on the spinning wheel.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room B46, Trent Building
Find your venue
University Park map
Building 11, Ref: E4
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Friday 25 September
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1–1:30pm
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Career Planning for Master’s Students
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This session is designed to introduce you to the services and support available from the Careers and Employability Service to help you make the most of your master's study.
Some voluntary interaction.
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A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on Campus Map)
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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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