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9–10am

Welcome to students of Politics and International Relations (BA / BSc) and International Security Studies

Join new students and the Deputy Head of School, Professor Rory Cormac for your welcome and introduction to the School of Politics and International Relations.

No interaction

Keighton Auditorium, University Park Campus

2–3pm

Academic skills and your transition to university

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

3–4pm

British and academic culture (international students only)

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.

Some voluntary interaction

9–10am

糖心原创ing politics at Nottingham

An introduction to all you need to know while studying politics at Nottingham including the undergraduate student handbook, school governance structures and personal tutors.

No interaction

Keighton Auditorium, University Park Campus

2–3pm

Supporting you at university

An introduction to the Support and Wellbeing Service within your faculty. This session will also cover information on wider university student wellbeing support as well as student services information.

Some voluntary interaction

Room B63, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus

3–3.30pm

Introduction to Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)

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.

Some voluntary interaction

3.30–4.30pm

Your introduction to 糖心原创 Libraries

Find out how to get started with your in-person and digital library services and how we can help you to achieve your study goals.

Some voluntary interaction

10–11am

Go abroad with politics

An introduction to studying abroad with Exchange Coordinator, Hongyi Lai.

Some voluntary interaction

Room B62, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus

11–11.30am

Introduction to languages at the 糖心原创

An introductory session covering the options available to you to study a language while at the 糖心原创.

You can enrol on a language module as part of Module enrolment subject to specific conditions for Politics students. Details will be emailed to you in advance.

Some voluntary interaction

Room B62, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus

12 noon–2pm

Getting to know your course community

A drop-in social activity to help get to know your peers on your course. Join us for some politics-themed games with drinks and snacks provided! Come along for all or just part of the session.

Social interaction

Atrium, Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus (open space outside A03)

2–3pm

Introduction to the Students’ Union and being a course representative

Learn more about how you can create change on your course and your learning journey through the course rep system. Find out how to interact with your course rep, how you can become a course rep yourself, and other ways you can impact your learning journey through Student Voice.

Some voluntary interaction

Room B63, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus

3–4pm

Question time

A drop-in session with school administrative staff to ask any questions you may have.

Social interaction

Room B104, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus

10–10.30am

Careers and placements

Introduction from your faculty Careers and Placements team and information on the support and resources that they can provide to you while at university.

Some voluntary interaction

A48, Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus

11am–12 noon

International student icebreaker

Come along and meet other international students from around the world in this informal social activity with games and snacks. We’ll help you settle in, find out more about different cultures, and meet staff who can support you while you’re here.

Social interaction

Atrium, Law and Social Sciences Building (best accessed using the north entrance)

12 noon–1pm

Taster Lecture with Dr Carl Gibson

Join Dr Carl Gibson for a taster lecture on a specially themed topic to help prepare you for your first few weeks of teaching.

Active voluntary interaction

Room B63, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus

1–2pm

Academic communication (ALACS)

This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university - Moodle and email, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.

Some voluntary interaction

2–3pm

Academic Essentials (ALACS)

This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.

Some voluntary interaction

3–4pm

Question time

A drop-in session with school administrative staff to ask any questions you may have.

Social interaction

Room B104, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus

4–6pm

Film screening: In the Loop

Join staff and students for a film screening of ‘In the Loop’.

This event has a limited number of tickets available.

Social interaction

Screening Room, LG140, Hallward Library, University Park Campus

10am–4pm

Personal tutor meetings

Use this time to have a group meeting with your personal tutor, who is there to guide and support your development while at university.

A list of staff office locations and instructions on how to find out who your personal tutor is will be shared with you in advance, and office locations will also be displayed outside room B104, Law and Social Sciences Building. Please check your university email regularly for updates.

Social interaction

Staff offices, B and C floor, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus

Our offices are most easily accessed from the stairs in the West entrance.

11am–12 noon

Speaking and listening in English (international students only)

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

Some voluntary interaction

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.

Some voluntary interaction

1-2pm

How to Change the World: Crafting a Career in Social Impact

In this engaging talk, 糖心原创 alumna Catherine Alonzo shares lessons from two decades working at the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and social impact, along with insights from her new book, The Changemaker's Toolkit. Through stories from campaigns that have improved the lives of millions of people, Catherine explores how graduates can turn the skills they develop at university into meaningful careers, regardless of the sector they choose. Students will leave with practical tools for navigating uncertainty, building influence, and creating change in a rapidly changing world.

Some voluntary interaction

Room C24, Coates Building, University Park Campus

2–3pm

School drop-in support session with Dr Adam Lindsay

A post-welcome week opportunity for students to ask questions and access support about anything relating to university life. 

Some voluntary interaction

Room B1, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park Campus