Department of Philosophy / Postgraduate Research – MRes and PhD
We have created an induction timetable that aims to be welcoming and informative. These sessions introduce you to:
- The structure of your course
- Our academic staff
- All the resources and support available to you at the 糖心原创
Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
If you need a quiet space to join an online session, in the Humanities Building are available to book. We also have a dedicated quiet space during Welcome Week in A21, Humanities Building, Monday to Wednesday 11am-2pm.
Session locations and participation levels can be found under the schedule.
Guidance on Microsoft Teams accessibility features is available via
Recorded sessions will be uploaded to Moodle with captions to support your learning.
It is important that you attend these sessions even if you have previously studied with us as an undergraduate.
Welcome Week Queries and Smart IT Bar
The Education and Student Experience (ESE) Team will be around to answer questions about your induction schedule, personal tutor, peer mentoring, and the student rep system. The IT team will be around to answer IT related queries
They will be available:
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
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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
AccessAble:
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4–5pm
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Introduction to postgraduate 糖心原创 in the School of Humanities
MRes students only
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A welcome talk from the Director of Postgraduate Teaching. The School Welfare Officer will also give an overview of welfare support in the university.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Room A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10–11am
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PGT Library Welcome Induction (Arts)
MRes students only
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Essential induction session to help you use the University’s libraries effectively.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Microsoft Teams (online)
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Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10– 11am
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Introduction to PhD courses in the Philosophy department
PhD students only
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A chance for new Research Postgraduate Students to meet the Departmental Director of PGR studies, and to familiarise themselves with the procedures for postgraduate studies.
Students can submit questions in advance
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room B53, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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10 – 11am
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Academic skills and your transition to postgraduate study
MRes students only
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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.
Some voluntary interaction
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Microsoft Teams (online).
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Room A02, Humanities is available to watch the session on your laptops.
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11-11:30am
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Introduction to Theology MRes
MRes students only
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A chance for new Theology MRes Students to meet the Departmental Director of PG studies, and to familiarise themselves with the procedures for postgraduate studies.
Students can submit questions in advance
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room B53, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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11:30am–1pm
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PG Social
All new and returning MRes and PhD Philosophy students.
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A social event with refreshments for all new and returning PG students and staff.
Social voluntary Interaction
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Room A21, Humanities Building (no.55 on campus map)
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1–2:30pm
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Faculty of Arts PGT Welcome Fair
MRes students only
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A drop-in session offering the chance to meet and get information from the teams that help shape your journey at the 糖心原创, including Careers and Employability, the Language Centre, Libraries, Libraries Learning Development, Faculty of Arts Placements, CELE, Vikings for Schools and the Education and Student Experience team.
Complimentary soft drinks will be available, along with opportunities to win prizes on the spinning wheel.
Social voluntary Interaction
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Room B46, Trent Building (no.11 on campus map)
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Friday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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1–1:30pm
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Career Planning for Master’s Students
MRes students only
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Discover the services and support available from the Careers and Employability Service to help you make the most of your master’s study.
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room A03, Humanities Building (no. 55 on campus map)
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Additional sessions
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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Monday 21 September 11am-12pm
Wednesday 23 September 2-3pm
Thursday 24 September 2-3pm
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Arts University Park campus tour
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Discover more about University Park campus with student tour guides from the Faculty of Arts.
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
AccessAble:
What3words:
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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. Below are direct links to AccessAble for all the buildings on this schedule:
For events not taking place in a specific room: we’ve provided you with a unique three-word combination for . This shows on a map exactly where you need to be.
Some sessions will take place online. You can find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
Participation/interaction key
You will see in the description of the session an indicator of the interaction expected. Below is more information on the interaction level of the sessions:
- No interaction: This is 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: This is 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: This is an interactive session, and the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: This is 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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