Postgraduate taught induction timetable for School of Psychology courses
Your induction is a programme of activities and events to introduce you to your school and course. It's important that you attend each induction activity to give you the best start to the year.
Additional information
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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.
We have created an induction timetable that aims to be welcoming and informative. These sessions introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- the academic staff
- all the resources and support available to you at 糖心原创
Attending these events will help prepare you for your time here and in some cases are compulsory. Once students have registered, you can visit for more details and links to online meetings.
Monday 21 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
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10-11am
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Academic Skills and your transition to postgraduate study – option 1*
*This session will be repeated on Tuesday 22nd September 2-3pm.
You only need to go to one session.
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Becoming a postgraduate student at Nottingham brings with it challenges for your time management, study habits, and reading, which may be different from undergraduate level. 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.
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This is an online session.
Joining link below:
Students can use their own devices or the computers in the Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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12-12.30pm
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Introduction to academic language and communication skills – option 1*
*This session will be repeated on Friday 25th September 12-12.30pm.
You only need to go to one session.
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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.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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1-2pm
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Academic communication – option 1
*This session will be repeated on Friday 25th September 11am-12.00pm.
You only need to go to one session.
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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2-3pm
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Academic Essentials
Option 1*
*This session will be repeated on Friday 25th September 2-3pm.
You only need to go to one session.
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This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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Tuesday 22 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 22 September
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10-11am
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Pick ‘n’ Mixer session
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This is an optional social event to meet other people in the school.
Also, a chance to meet the PsychSoc reps.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: Social Space
No 29 on the University Park Map
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11am-12pm
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Careers Talk
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Join our careers adviser to find out what the careers service can do for you and how to make the most of this year.
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In Person
Pope Building
Room C17
University Park
No 27 on the University Park Map
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12-1pm
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Stronger Together
Compulsory session.
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In this session, you will explore ideas around becoming part of our community. The goal of the session is to introduce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dignity, and Respect
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In Person
Pope Building
Room C17
No 27 on the University Park Map
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2-3pm
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Academic Skills and your transition to postgraduate study – option 2
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Becoming a postgraduate student at Nottingham brings with it challenges for your time management, study habits, and reading, which may be different from undergraduate level. 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.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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3-4pm
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PGT Library Induction for Faculty of Science
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Join our friendly Library staff for an online session that will explain how to get started with your libraries and how they can help you to achieve your study goals.
Find out more about Libraries and how they can assist you during your time here.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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Wednesday 23 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Wednesday 23 September
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10-11am
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Welcome Talk for ALL postgraduate (PGT) students.
Compulsory Session
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Welcome talk from the PGT Course Director. Contains vital information for this week and for the duration of your studies.
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In Person
Life Sciences Building
Room: B3
No 23 on the University Park Map
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11-12.30
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Welcome talk for MSc Psychology Conversion
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Welcome from Course Director. This talk contains specific information related to your course.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: A1
No 29 on the University Park Map
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11-12.30
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Welcome talk for MSc Developmental Disorders
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Welcome from Course Director. This talk contains specific information related to your course.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: B37
No 29 on the University Park Map
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11-12.30
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Welcome talk for MSc Computational Neuroscience, Cognition and AI
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Welcome from Course Director. This talk contains specific information related to your course.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: A17
No 29 on the University Park Map
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11-12.30
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Welcome talk for MSc Psychology Research Methods
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Welcome from Course Director. This talk contains specific information related to your course.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: A29
No 29 on the University Park Map
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11-12.30
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Welcome talk for MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
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Welcome from Course Director. This talk contains specific information related to your course.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: A16
No 29 on the University Park Map
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1-2pm
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Best Academic Practice
Compulsory session.
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In this session you will learn how to maintain academic integrity, understand what constitutes academic misconduct, and how to avoid misconduct during your studies.
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In Person
Pope Building
Room: C16
No 27 on the University Park Map
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2-3pm
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The Digital Student
Compulsory session.
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In this compulsory session, you will explore what is meant by “digital student” and practice some of the key tasks you will need to help you engage with your course.
Students should bring a device (laptop) if possible.
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In Person
Coates Building
Room:C24
No 36 on the University Park Map
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3.30-7pm
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Race Across Nottingham
This event does involve going off campus and into the city!
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To help new students familiarise themselves with key Nottingham landmarks, learn fun facts about the city and psychology, and bond with their peers.
Free Pizza/refreshments dinner at the finish back in the social space!
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In Person
Meet point:
Social Space,
Psychology Building
No 29 on the University Park Map
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Thursday 24 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
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10am -3pm
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Research Methods and Analysis
Please NOTE: This is for on campus
MSc Psychology Conversion students only
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This is the first teaching session of the module PSGY4025.
An introduction to research methods.
Compulsory session.
Lunch provided.
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In Person
Psychology Building
Room: A20 & A21
University Park
No 29 on the University Park Map
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Friday 25 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Friday 25 September
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9-10am
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How to succeed as an International Student
Please NOTE: For international students only
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All international students –BSc, MSci and MSc - are warmly invited to attend this welcome session for the School of Psychology.
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!
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In Person
Psychology Building
Room: A1
University Park
No 29 on the University Park Map
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11am-12pm
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Academic communication -Option 2
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This session aims to introduce the main modes of academic communication used at the university-Moodle and e-mail, and how to make the best and most appropriate use of them.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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12-12.30pm
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Introduction to academic language and communication skills – option 2
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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.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use
the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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12-1pm
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Any Disability Support Questions?
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Do you have any questions related to disability support? Not sure how to obtain a support plan? Our disability liaison officers will be on hand to answer questions.
Come along at any time within the hour for this optional session.
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In Person
Psychology Building
Room: A30
University Park
No 29 on the University Park Map
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12-1pm
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Any Wellbeing Questions?
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Do you have any questions related to wellbeing? How to access mental health support?
Come along at any time within the hour for this optional session with our dedicated Psychology Support and Wellbeing officer.
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In Person
Psychology Building
Room: A29
University Park
No 29 on the University Park Map
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2-3pm
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Academic Essentials
Option 2
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This session aims to help you understand the academic conventions you are expected to follow by the University, including academic integrity, criticality and formality.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A20
No 29 on the University Park Map
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