Undergraduate year one induction timetable for the Department of Philosophy
We have created an induction timetable that aims to be welcoming and informative. These sessions introduce you to:
Our sessions will 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.
If you are studying in two separate schools or departments, visit the Joint Honours page. There you can find links to your other school/department's schedule.
Welcome Week Queries
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:
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Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September, 10am to 1pm: Welcome Desk in the Humanities Building Foyer
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Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September, 10am to 12pm: Smart IT Bar in the Humanities Building Foyer
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Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm: Humanities Education and Student Experience Office (B33/B34)
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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10am –12pm
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Introduction to the Department of Philosophy
Incoming Single Honours and Joint Honours Philosophy students
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An introduction to the Department of Philosophy, with a chance to ask questions.
You can submit questions in advance using the
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room A03, Monica Partridge Building (no. 62 on campus map)
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12–1:30pm
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Personal Tutor and Joint Honours Advisors group meetings
Incoming Single Honours and Joint Honours Philosophy students
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Your Personal Tutor (or the Senior Tutor) will guide you to the Humanities Building, where they can show you where to find them during term-time and you can familiarise yourself with the building. Group meetings will follow - these may be staggered to manage group sizes (see below).
Active Voluntary Interaction
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Where possible, Tutors and students will walk together from the induction room (Room A03, Monica Partridge Building) to the Humanities Building (option available to travel via bus where mobility considerations are relevant or arrange alternative meeting times where availability is an issue).
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12:30–2:30pm
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Senior Tutor drop-in
Incoming Single Honours and Joint Honours Philosophy students
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A chance to drop-in and ask the Philosophy Senior Tutor any questions you have (this could be after your Personal Tutor group meeting, or before if you are waiting).
Active Voluntary Interaction
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Room A27, Humanities Building (55 on campus map)
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1-2pm
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Welcome to students of Politics and Economics, Politics and Philosophy and Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE).
For students on those Joint Honours courses only.
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Join fellow new students for a welcome session for Politics & Economics, Politics & Philosophy and PPE
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room B63, Law and Social Science Building, University Park Campus (no 7 on campus map)
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Tuesday 22 September
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10am–12pm
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“What is Philosophy?”
This is for any students interested in the study of Philosophy
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Come join a discussion lead by some of the academics who could be teaching you. Each will give a brief account of their different takes on what this subject is all about, giving you a flavour of what to expect as your intellectual journey begins.
You can submit a question in advance using the
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room A03, Monica Partridge Building (no. 62 on campus map)
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12–2pm
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Department Picnic
For all Year 1, 2 and 3 students!
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A chance for students to get to know each other, academic staff and the Philosophy Societies!
Refreshments provided
If you have signed up for a Peer Mentor you will be able to meet them at the picnic. Please check your university emails - your Peer Mentor will email you.
Social Interaction
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The picnic will be located on the grass and picnic bench area outside of the Monica Partridge Building, (no. 62 on campus map)
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2–4pm
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“What is Theology and Religion?”
This is for any students interested in the study of Theology and Religion
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Come join a discussion lead by some of the academics who could be teaching you. Each will give a brief account of their different takes on what studying Theology and Religion is all about, giving you a flavour of what to expect as your intellectual journey begins.
This session also includes a visit to the Oasis Multifaith Chaplaincy and a discussion of the place of religion in a secular university.
You can submit a question in advance using the
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room A36, Portland Building (no. 15 on campus map)
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Wednesday 23 September
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10:00 –11am
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What support is available for me at Nottingham?
Incoming Single Honours and Joint Honours Philosophy students
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A discussion with your Student Support and Wellbeing Officer and Senior Tutor on welfare and accessing support at the university.
You can submit questions in advance using the
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room A03, Monica Partridge Building (no. 62 on campus map)
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1-2pm
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Psychology and Philosophy Welcome Talk
Psychology and Philosophy Joint Honours Students only
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Welcome meeting with the Psychology Joint Honours Academic lead.
Some Voluntary Interaction
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Room A17, Psychology Building, (no.29 Campus map)
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3:30-4:30pm
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Make it happen: managing your finances; work placements and getting involved
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Come to this session to hear more about the work placements and internships available to you in a wide range of organisations and industries; find out what help there is to manage your finances during your studies and discover a wide range of opportunities to get involved with in your School, including representing your fellow students as a course rep.
No Interaction
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B63, Law and Social Sciences, (no.7 on campus map)
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Thursday 24 September
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11am-12pm
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Undergraduate Library Welcome Induction
All incoming students welcome
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Essential induction session to help you use the University’s libraries effectively.
No Interaction
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Online via Microsoft Teams.
Alternatively, an optional in-person screening with refreshments will take place in the Trent Building, Room B46. (building no.11 on campus map)
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3–4pm
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UG/PGT University Park campus tour
All incoming students welcome
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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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Building number: 62
Grid reference: D3
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Friday 25 September
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10-11am
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Transition to University
All incoming students welcome
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How are you feeling about starting university? Whether you have come from school, college, or are returning to university studying after a break, university life offers new challenges, as well as opportunities. 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.
Some voluntary interaction.
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Microsoft Teams (online).
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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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