糖心原创

10-10.30am 

Arrival and refreshments 

Time to arrive and register on the course. 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

10.30-11.05am 

Welcome from the Director 

Welcome from the Director and an introduction to the 糖心原创 and the Natural Sciences programme. 

Face-to-face talk - Active voluntary interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

11.05-11.35am 

Subject mixer 

Meet the other students studying the same subjects in a fun interactive activity. 

Face-to-face - Social interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

11.45am-12.45pm 

Intro to Nottingham Systems  

Find out more about some of the systems you will need to use at Nottingham to find information about your course and keep up to date with things you need to do. 

Face-to-face workshop - Active voluntary interaction 

A26, Pope Building, University Park 

12.45-1.45pm 

First-Year Picnic Lunch 

Get to know your fellow students over a picnic lunch. NatSciSoc will give a short talk about sports and societies, how to join them and what they can offer you. 

Face-to-face - Social interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

3-4pm 

International Students: British and Academic Culture 

International Students - attend if required 

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. 

Online live talk - No interaction 

12-1pm 

Drop-in Q&A 

Optional Activity - attend if required 

Open opportunity to drop in to ask any questions you have about the course or support. 

Face-to-face drop-in 

Support Queries – A21, Pope Building, University Park 

Course Queries –  

A16, Pope Building, University Park 

1.30-1.50pm 

Supporting you to engage with your studies 

Did you have exam arrangements at school? Do you have a condition that affects your studies, such as a learning difference, autism, or a health issue? Learn about support available to help you study more equitably. 

Face-to-face talk - No interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

1.50-2.40pm 

Natural Sciences Community 

How does the ESE team support you to maintain your wellbeing, and what does it mean to be part of our course community. Includes a talk from the Senior Course Rep on representation, the SU and getting involved in the broader community. 

Face-to-face workshop - Social interaction in group activity 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

2.50-3.30pm 

Your Nottingham Support System 

Overview of the academic and pastoral support available to you during your degree. 

Face-to-face talk - Active voluntary (anonymous) interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

3.30-4pm 

Meet your Personal Tutor 

Get to know your personal tutor, find out where to find them, how often you will see them and how to arrange meetings with them. 
Face-to-face discussion - Social interaction 

A15, A21 & A23, Pope Building, University Park 

4-4.45pm 

Biology, Cancer Sciences, Chemistry: Lab Coat Collection 

Subject Activity - attend if you are studying the subject (s) 

Collect your lab coat and goggles from the Chemistry Foyer 
 

Face-to-face – Interaction 

Chemistry Foyer, Chemistry Building, University Park 

10-11.30am 

Guided Tour of you Degree 

Find out more about what makes up your degree, how you choose modules and where you can find your timetable. 

Face-to-face workshop - Active voluntary interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

11.45am-12.30pm 

Meet your Mentor: First in-person mentor session 

The Peer Mentor Leads introduce you to how mentoring works and you get to know your mentors and your mentoring group. 

Face-to-face workshop - Social interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

12.30-1.30pm 

Mentor-led Tours 

Take a walk around the teaching spaces for your subjects and get your bearings on where you need to go when teaching starts next week. 

Face-to-Face - Campus Tour 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

3-4pm 

International Students: British and Academic Culture 

International Students - attend if required 

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. 

Online live talk - No interaction 

10-11am 

Maths: Computing Bootcamp 

Subject Activity - attend if you are studying the subject (s) 

Part 1 of the optional session run by Maths to help students to familiarise themselves with some computing fundamentals.   

Face-to-face workshop - Social interaction/activity 

A13, Pope Building, University Park 

11am-12pm 

International Students: Speaking and Listening in English 

International Students - attend if required 

This session gives students an overview of what they might face during their stay in the UK in terms of interacting with people inside and outside the university.  

Online live talk - No interaction 

1-4.30pm 

NatSciSoc Team Challenge 

Fun competition organised by NatSci Soc in conjunction with the Peer Mentors with science-themed games and activities to help you get to know the other students. 

Face-to-face games and activities - Social interaction 

A13, Pope Building, University Park 

4.30-6.30pm 

NatSciSoc Social 

NatSciSoc run Pizza Social to cap off the day and relax with your fellow Natural Scientists. 

Informal face-to-face reception - Social interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

10-11am 

Maths: Computing Bootcamp 

Subject Activity - attend if you are studying the subject (s) 

Part 2 of the optional session run by Maths to help students to familiarise themselves with some computing fundamentals.  

Face-to-face workshop - Social interaction/activity 

A14, Pope Building, University Park 

2-3.30pm 

Compulsory: Introduction to ATSP (attendance is monitored for assessment) 

Introduction to the first-year core module, what you are expected to attend to complete it and why do you have to take it.  

Face-to-face workshop - Active voluntary interaction 

A15, Pope Building, University Park 

3.30-5.30pm 

Drop-in Q&A 

Optional Activity - attend if required 

Open opportunity to drop in to ask any questions that you have before teaching starts next week.  

Face-to-face drop-in 

A17, Pope Building, University Park