Induction timetable
Product Design and Manufacture Year 1
BEng/MEng
H700, H715, H71A, H71B, H71X, H71Y
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
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-10.30am
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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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Pope Building C14
(Number 27 on the University Park campus map)
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10.30am-12 noon
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Product Design & Manufacture induction
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An introduction to the first year of the Product Design & Manufacture undergraduate programme, from the Programme Director and Year 1 Lead.
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Pope Building, C14
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1-2.30pm
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Meet your tutors
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Meet your tutor and find out about in-person tutor meetings for all Year 1 Product Design & Manufacture students.
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L2 Building, B165 design studio
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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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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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Online using MS Teams via or the following information:
Meeting ID: 396 449 899 026 1
Passcode: qi2Ud3ZP
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3-4pm
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Intro 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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C25 Coates Building, 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.
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Online using MS Teams via this link:
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3-4pm
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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.
*please note this is the same as the Tuesday 4-5pm session. You only need to attend one if interested.
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C25 Coates Building, 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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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
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10am-1pm
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Group activity
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An opportunity to meet others on your course
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L2 Building, B165
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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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PDM software installation support
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A drop-in session to help Product Design and Manufacture students install the software required for the course onto their personal devices. If you need support or have any queries, please drop in to this session.
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Online using MS Teams via or the following information:
Meeting ID: 375 735 828 135 198
Passcode: VG6Gr9DB
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PPE and Hoodie Collection Tues 22 – Fri 25 Sept
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Various bookable slots, Tues -Frid
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Suggested time for collection of PPE and course 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 and hoodie which will include time and location information.
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