Induction timetable for Applied Translation MA
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our department and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- The structure of your course
- The academic staff
- The resources and support available to you at the 糖心原创
Attendance at these sessions is essential, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
Attendance is important, even if you have been an Undergraduate at UoN.
Further information can be found below the schedule, however, if you are missing any information, please email AR-CLAS-ESE@exmail.nottingham.ac.u
Additional information
University card collection times and locations
Please visit the University Card page to find out when and where you can collect your card.
Additional Welcome Week events
Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
Monday 21 September
Please use this day to complete your registration and card collection so that you are fully registered as a student. We suggest you also attend a campus tour to learn how to find your way around.
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10-11am
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University Park campus tour
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Discover more about University Park campus with our student tour guides.
Other tours will run from Monday to Thursday which may still have spaces available.
Active voluntary interaction
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Meet on the grass outside the Monica Partridge Building Level B Entrance.
Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
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Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Library Welcome Induction
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Essential induction session to help you use the university’s libraries effectively.
No interaction
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12-1pm
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Welcome to the school
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Learn more about the school, meet our careers team and find out how they can help you throughout your studies.
Some voluntary interaction
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A48 Clive Granger Building
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Building number: 16
Grid reference:E3
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3-4pm
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Introduction to the MA Applied Translation course
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Find out more about your MA, ask any questions you may have about the course and meet your Course Director.
Some voluntary interaction
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B16 Trent Building
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Building number: 11
Grid reference:E4
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4.5.30pm
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School of CLAS postgraduate social
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Come along and meet fellow students and the wider school PG community in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Refreshments will be provided.
Social interaction
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Law and Social Sciences Atrium
AccessAble:
Building number: 7
Grid reference:D3
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Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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1-2pm
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Academic Language and Communication Skills: Reading and writing in English
(for International Students only)
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This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments.
Some voluntary interaction
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Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-11am
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Academic skills and your transition to postgraduate study
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In this session we will look at timings of the university year for postgraduates, study strategies, and how to feel empowered as a postgraduate student.
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Meeting ID: 350 660 286 719 474
Passcode: 2Zi6d7eh
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1-2.30pm
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Faculty of Arts PGT welcome fair
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A chance to get information from the teams that help shape your journey at the 糖心原创, including careers, language centre, libraries, placements, CELE, Vikings for Schools and the Education and Student Experience (ESE) team.
Some voluntary interaction
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D02 Monica Partridge Building
AccessAble:
Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
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3-4pm
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Academic Language and Communication Skills: British and academic culture
(for International Students only)
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This session gives you an overview of some interesting aspects of British culture and some insights into what academic culture in the UK expects from students.
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Friday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-4pm
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Meet your personal tutor
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Your personal tutor will be in touch to arrange a short meeting during this day. Check your university email for details.
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Your personal tutor's office.
Trent Building
Building number: 11
Grid reference:E4
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10-11am
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Academic Language and Communication Skills: Academic Essentials
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This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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3-3.30 pm
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Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills
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This session gives you an overview of a wide range of support ALACS offers to help you achieve your academic potential, including academic literacies, linguistic competence and communications skills whilst you are studying at UoN.
Active voluntary interaction
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Session locations
The building number is included for in-person sessions. This is to help you find the location on the University Park campus map. You can also look for the locations on the to find accessibility information.
If you need somewhere on campus to log into the online sessions, you can find study spaces in the library and in IT rooms in many places.
Session participation levels
Each activity on your schedule lists the level of interaction. This includes:
- No interaction: An information session with no questions asked of the audience. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Some voluntary interaction: An information session with very limited (voluntary) participation. The speaker may ask questions or invite you to ask questions on a voluntary basis. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Active voluntary interaction: An interactive session, where the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: A social/informal event aimed to help you get to know your peers and/or different services/groups from around the university.
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