Induction timetable
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (M3)
Year 4 – Incoming exchange students from UNM and UNNC studying one of the following courses:
- Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng
- Manufacturing Engineering BEng/MEng
- Product Design and Manufacture BEng/MEng
- Aerospace Engineering BEng/MEng
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.
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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9-10am
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Department welcome and introduction
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Welcome message to all new undergraduate students in the Department of M3
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Coates Road Auditorium (Number 51 on the University Park campus map)
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12-12.30pm
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M3 Department 2+2 Transfer-in and Exchange students Welcome session
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Opportunity for students to meet with the Department Exchange Co-ordinator, and fellow students.
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Coates Building C22
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2-3pm
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Aerospace Engineering
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) introductory talk
Aerospace students
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An introduction to the RAeS, accrediting body for the Aerospace Engineering MEng and BEng programmes. Students can find out more about the RAeS, including benefits of free student membership.
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Pope Building C14
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Any time
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Complete the Faculty Health and Safety Induction and book your time slot (available Wednesday- Friday) to collect your PPE and department 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 Safety Induction.
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You will need to book a specific time slot to collect your PPE and department hoodie 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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9.30-11.30am
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PDM Year 4 Welcome and programme updates
Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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Welcome messages for Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students, from the Programme Director
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Pope Building A14
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12-1pm
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Product Design and Manufacturing course information and Project 1 Briefing
Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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An introduction to Year 4 of the Product Design and Manufacturing undergraduate programme
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George Green A04
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2-3pm
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Major Project briefing
Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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During this session you will be briefed on your major project, which you will be undertaking in the Spring term. You will find out how the project runs, what you need to start thinking about, and some guidance for what makes a good major project.
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Pope Building C16
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2-2.30pm
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Welcome to all Year 2-4 Aerospace students
Aerospace students
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Welcome message for all Aerospace Engineering undergraduate students, from the Programme Director
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Coates Road Auditorium
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2.30-3.30pm
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Aerospace Year 4 introductory session
Aerospace students
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Welcome from the Year 4 Lead
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Chemistry C15
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3-4pm
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Careers talk
Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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A session from the Careers and Employability Service outlining support and guidance offered to undergraduate students seeking future employment
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Pope Building C16
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4.30-5pm
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Introduction to the Aerospace Industry Advisory Group
Aerospace students
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This session gives all aerospace students the opportunity to find out more about the Aerospace Industry Advisory Board (IAB) – what it is and its remit, how students can engage with the IAB, and how the IAB can support students in their aerospace course.
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Coates Road auditorium
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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Library induction
(If you have a clash you can explore online resources at your own time.)
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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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10am-11am
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Manufacturing Year 4 Welcome session
Manufacturing students
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Welcome from the Year 4 Manufacturing Lead
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Please contact Kishen Rengaraj, the Programme Lead at the beginning of Welcome Week to book a tutorial timeslot
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11.30am-12 noon
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PDM Year 4 tutor meeting
Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering students
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Time to meet your personal tutor
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Online using MS Teams. You will be contacted by your tutor to arrange a meeting.
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12–1pm
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Faculty Welcome for all incoming International and European exchange students and 2+2 transfer-in and UNM/ UNNC exchange students
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A chance to meet with your academic advisors and the faculty leadership team
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Pope Building C17
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1-3.30pm
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PDM software installation support drop in
Product Design and Manufacture students
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An optional session to help Product Design and Manufacture students install course specific software on their personal devices if required.
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Coates Building L2-B165
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11am-12 noon
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Mechanical Year 4 Welcome
Mechanical Engineering students
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Welcome session led by the Year 4 Lead
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Pope Building A14
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2-4pm
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Year 4 Project session
Mechanical, Manufacturing and Aerospace Engineering students
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Hints and tips for successfully completing your project, supported by previous project students to provide answers to your questions.
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Pope 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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Software installation drop-in session
Optional session
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During your studies you’ll be using a range of specific engineering software. If you need help or have any questions, staff will be on hand to help you download and access the required resources to undertake your course during this drop-in session.
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Coates C19
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10am-12 noon
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PDM software installation support drop in
Product Design and Manufacture students
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Optional session to help Product Design and Manufacture students install course specific software on their personal devices if required.
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Online using MS Teams via or the following details;
Meeting ID: 343 125 909 576 0
Passcode: gn9Qg6Fc
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2-4pm
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Modfest
For all Year 4 students (optional)
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Elective module information for any Year 3 and 4 students who have not yet decided on elective modules.
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Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC) B01/B04/B05/B07 Design Studio
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