Induction timetable
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Year 1
Mechanical Engineering
BEng/MEng
H302, H300, H30A, H30B, H30C, H30W, H30U, H30V
Manufacturing Engineering
BEng/MEng
H708, H707, H70A, H70B
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 first-year 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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11.00am-12.30pm
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Mechanical & Manufacturing induction
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An introduction to the first year of the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering undergraduate programmes.
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Law and Social Sciences (LaSS), room B62
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Group 1:
1.30-2pm
Group 2:
2-2.30pm
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Meet your tutors
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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.
You will be contacted via email in advance of Welcome Week to advise which group/time you should attend.
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Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), rooms B1/B4/B5/B7
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9 -10am
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Introduction to Design
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An introduction to the Year 1 Design Module (MMME1024).
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Coates Road Auditorium
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11-12 noon
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UNIC students Welcome
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Welcome Session for students joining M3 from UNIC only
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Aerospace Design Studio L2- B108
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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
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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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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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Coates Building, room C25
or join online using MS teams via or the following information:
Meeting ID: 374 654 626 379 039
Passcode: 8oZ3Bu9S
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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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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.
If you’re unable to attend, you can also access introductory library resources at any time via the following link: Undergraduates: Welcome to Your University Libraries
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Online using MS Teams via
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2-3pm
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Year 1 group activity
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An opportunity to get to know others on your course. You will be emailed prior to welcome week to advise you which time to attend.
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Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), rooms B1/B4/B5/B7
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3-4pm
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Introduction to Formula Student and Racing Team
Optional session
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This session is a repeat of the session on Tues 22 Sept. You only need to attend one session if you are interested in joining the team.
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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Coates Building, room C25 or join online using MS teams via or the following information:
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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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 Building, room C19
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PPE and department hoodie collection Tues 22 – Fri 25 September
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Various bookable slots, Tues -Friday
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Collection of PPE and department hoodie (reminder)
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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 which will include time and location information.
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