Induction timetable
PGCert/PGDip/Masters in Medical Education
MSc in Clinical Education
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Room C14, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus
Please make every effort to attend induction. If you cannot attend in person, pre-recorded induction information will be available on the Course Homepage on Moodle (the University’s virtual learning platform) once you have registered as a student.
You can find travel information and a campus map here. There is no free student parking at the University.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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| 9–9.30am |
Welcome to the course:
Nicola Cooper (Course Director)
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Meet the team
Timetable
Modules explained
Be a course rep!
|
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 9.30–10am |
Welcome to the PGCert stage: Steven Agius (Module Convenor) |
Overview of the PGCert
Accreditation
|
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 10–10.20am |
Break (tea/coffee) |
|
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 10.20–10.50am |
What would I tell my first-year self? |
Past and present students give their top tips for new starters |
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 10.50–11.30am |
Completing your student registration and getting access to university systems: Nicola Cooper |
Registration process, module enrolment, getting access to IT, setting up your university e-mail, SEAtS etc. Q&A |
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 11.30–12 noon |
University rules and regulations1 (assessments): Nicola Cooper |
Key things students need to know about assessments, extenuating circumstances, religious observance, re-sits, and academic misconduct |
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 12 noon–1pm |
Lunch break |
Explore the Student Union building
Student cards may be available
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| 1–1.15pm |
Student support: video & Nicola Cooper |
The role of personal tutors, module convenors, support plans, wellbeing team etc. in supporting students |
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 1.15–2pm |
How to approach written assignments: Steven Agius & Nicola Cooper |
Information about the academic writing skills team, marking rubric and an academic writing exercise |
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 2–2.15pm |
Break (tea/coffee) |
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| 2.15–2.45pm |
University rules and regulations2 (programmes): Steven Agius |
Registration (each year), transferring courses, interrupting studies, engagement (immigration/QR codes), fees, various forms |
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 2.45–3.15pm |
An introduction to Moodle: Digital Learning Team |
Everything you need to know about Nottingham’s virtual learning platform |
Monica Partridge C14 |
| 3.15-4.15pm |
Team building challenge |
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| 4.15pm |
END
Staff will stay for anyone who has questions.
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Monica Partridge C14 |
Wednesday 23 September (full time students only)
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
| 10.30am–12 noon |
Speed networking |
Meet and get to know your fellow PGT Medicine students in a friendly and relaxed environment. Tea and coffee will be provided. |
Greenfield Library, A Floor, School of Medicine, QMC |
| 12 noon–1pm |
Lunch break |
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| 1pm–4pm |
School of Medicine postgraduate taught courses induction |
School induction, including making the most of your time here |
Lecture Theatre 1, A Floor, School of Medicine, QMC |
Friday 25 September (full time students only)
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
|---|
| 11.30am-12 noon |
Moodle induction
(You only need to attend this session if you did not attend the course induction on Tuesday or wish to have a refresher).
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Online activity |
Online Microsoft Teams session via |
| 1-2pm |
Induction to libraries |
Library welcome: Medicine Masters students |
Online Microsoft Teams session via |