Induction timetable
Department of M3
Postgraduate Taught (MSc) Courses
- MSc Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing H790
- MSc Advanced Materials J501
- MSc Bioengineering H674
- MSc Human Factors and Ergonomics J921
- MSc Mechanical Engineering H303
We are very happy to welcome you to the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing (M3). 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-M3Eng@nottingham.ac.uk
Monday 21 September
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
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Any time
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Reminder – Complete the Faculty of Engineering Health and Safety Induction and book a collection slot to pick up your department hoodie and PPE if your course requires it (various slots available, Tuesday – Friday)
Only those studying on the MSc Additive Manufacturing, MSc Advanced Materials and MSc Mechanical Engineering courses need to collect PPE but all students collect a hoodie.
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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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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
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10-10.30am
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M3 Postgraduate Taught welcome and introduction
All MSc courses
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Introduction from the Head of Department and the PGT Director
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Physics Building, C27
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10.30am-12 noon
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Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing induction
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An introduction to the Additive Manufacturing MSc from the Programme Director.
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Physics Building, C30
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10.30am-12 noon
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Advanced Materials induction
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An introduction to the Advanced Materials MSc from the Programme Director.
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Physics Building, A1
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10.30am-12 noon
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Bioengineering induction
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An introduction to the Bioengineering MSc from the Programme Director.
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Physics Building, C29
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10.30am-12 noon
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Human Factors and Ergonomics induction
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An introduction to the Human Factors & Ergonomics MSc from the Programme Director.
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George Green Library, A04
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10.30am-12 noon
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Mechanical Engineering induction
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An introduction to the Mechanical Engineering MSc from the Programme Director.
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Physics Building, B21
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12 noon-1pm
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Meet your Tutors
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Get to know your Course Directors, Tutors and fellow students. Collect your department hoodie.
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Coates Building, C25
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1-2pm
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Tour of the facilities and PGT Hub
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Take a tour of the PGT facilities and your new working environment.
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Leave from Coates Building C25.
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2-3pm
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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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3-4pm
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Introduction to CAD and Virtual Desktop
(Mech Engineering only)
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A guide to using the remote Virtual Desktop application for CAD activities, for all new students in the Department of M3.
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Online using MS Teams via or the following information:
Meeting ID: 367 767 325 357 616
Passcode: Yy3jU3BQ
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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
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11.30am-12.30pm
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Welcome to your University 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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Online using MS Teams via this link:
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2.30-3.30pm
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Careers Session
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A session from the Careers and Employability Service outlining support and guidance offered to postgraduate students seeking future employment.
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Pope Building, C15
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
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9.30-11.30am
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PGT Design and Build challenge
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A team-building activity for all new Postgraduate students in the department of M3.
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Coates Building, C25
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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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PGT study skills
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Essential study skills to successfully complete a postgraduate taught programme at a research-oriented university.
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Physics Building, C05
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1-2pm
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Introduction to MSc for late arrivals
(Only for those who missed the initial welcome talks on Tuesday)
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Another opportunity for any student to meet their PGT Course Lead and catch up on the introductory information if they missed the Tuesday Welcome Talks
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Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), C13
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2-4pm
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Modfest
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Elective module information for all PGT students who have not yet decided on elective modules.
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Engineering and Science Learning Centre, B1/B4/B5/B7 Design Studios
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