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9–10am 

Welcome talk 

Meet your Head of School, Director of Teaching and Learning, Senior Tutors, Course Directors and Senior Course Reps 

Compulsory session 

Physics Building, Room B1 

Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

10–11am 

Collect welcome information 

Collect welcome information, lanyards, and lab coats 

Compulsory session

Pharmacy Building, The Foyer 

Building 26, Ref F3, on the UoN Map 

11–12noon 

Meet your Personal Tutor 

An introductory meeting with your personal tutor to help you settle in, get to know the department and your degree programme, ask any questions you may have about the year ahead, and meet other students in your tutor group. 

Compulsory session

Personal Tutors’ Offices 

Students will be informed of their Personal Tutors in advance of starting at the university, or on the first day. Please look out for emails sent to your UoN email address 

2–3pm 

Academic skills and you transition to university 

In this session, we will be exploring top tips for balancing your study and non-study time, ideas to help you get to grips with university-level reading, as well as the basics of online communication via Teams and Outlook. We will also be thinking about how to tackle the difficult feeling that some students have of being an imposter at university.  

Online Teams meeting 

Join the meeting via link below 

3–4pm 

British and academic culture  

International students only 

This online 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 

This session is repeated Wednesday afternoon 

Join the meeting via MS teams link below: 

Join the meeting via link below: 

9–10am 

Drop-in (optional) 

Do you have any questions or is there anything you are unsure about?   Come along any time to ask questions. No appointment needed -just stop by when it suits you 

Pharmacy Building, Room A01, 

Building 26, Ref F3, on the UoN Map 

10–12noon 

Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Sciences course - Part 1 

An introduction to the course by the Course Director 

Compulsory session. 

Pope Building, Room C15, 

Building 27, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

2–4pm 

Introduction to PharmSoc and Welcome Activity 

Meet the PharmSoc committee, have some fun, and get to know your coursemates 

What is PharmSoc? 

Pharmsoc is a free, inclusive student community within the School of Pharmacy offering social, academic, and well-being events to help you make friends and enjoy university life.

Physics Building, Room B1 

Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

11–12.30pm 

Fun quiz and refreshments 

Meet your peers while having fun with a quiz (and refreshments and prizes!)  

Pope Building, Rooms A13 and A14  

Building 27, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

3–4pm 

British and Academic Culture 

International students only 

This online 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. 

This is repeat of the session that ran Monday 

Online Teams meeting 

Join the meeting via link below: 

10–10.30 am 

Safety talk 

Important School of Pharmacy safety talk and meet your lab technicians 

This is a compulsory session, all students must attend

Physics Building, Room B1 

Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

10.30–10.40am 

Outreach opportunities 

The School of Pharmacy works with local schools and the wider community to promote interest in science and inspire future careers in the field; this presentation is about opportunities to get involved 

Physics Building, Room B1 

Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

11– 12noon 

Induction to your digital learning environment 

Digital learning: Your guide to Moodle, online learning and digital tools 

Digital Learning: Your guide to Moodle, online learning and digital tools  

Compulsory session, all students must attend 

Pope Building, Room C17 

Building 27, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

1– 3pm 

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences course - part 2 

Part 2 of the introduction to the course by the Course Director 

Compulsory session. 

Psychology Building, Room A17 

Building 29, Ref F3, on the UoN Map 

3–4pm 

Libraries’ induction 

Join our friendly library staff for an online session that will explain how to get started with your libraries and how we can help you to achieve your study goals 

You can watch this session from your own device or join us to watch on a big screen  

Compulsory session

Join online via the MS Teams meeting link below: 

Or on the big screen in the Physics Building, C12 

Building 27, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

10–10.50am 

How to succeed as an international student  

International students only 

All international students are warmly invited to attend this welcome session. It will include advice on how to make the most of your time here; practical information specifically for you; recommendations from current international students; and the opportunity to build your network. We look forward to meeting you! 

Room C14, Pope Building 

Building 27, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

11–12noon 

Support and well-being introduction 

Stronger together! 

An introduction to the support and well-being service. This session will also cover information on wider university student wellbeing support as well as looking at ways to help students manage wellbeing whilst at university. 

An introduction to equality, diversity and inclusion at the University. Learn about our diverse student community 

Compulsory  

Physics Building, Room B1 

Building 22, Ref F2, on the UoN Map 

1–2pm 

Reading and writing in English  

International students only 

This session gives you an overview of what might be expected of you during your study in terms of reading sources and writing assignments. 

Online Teams meeting 

Join the meeting via link below: 

2–4pm 

Drop-in (optional) 

Do you have any questions or is there anything you are unsure about?   Come along any time to ask questions. No appointment needed -just stop by when it suits you. 

Further opportunity to collect lab coats if not already collected earlier in the week 

Pharmacy Building, B19 (Social Space) 

Building 26, Ref F3, on the UoN Map 

2–4pm 

Academic language and communication skills (ALACS) 

International students only 

Bespoke programme/presentation to include: 

• British and Academic Culture. 
• Reading and writing in English. 
• Speaking and listening in English 

Pope Building, Room C15 

Building 27, Ref F2, on the UoN Map