Undergraduate induction timetable for BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
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
University card collection times and locations
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Additional Welcome Week events
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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 the for more details and links to online meetings
Monday 21 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Monday 21 September
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12-2pm
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School of Psychology Welcome Talk for all Year 1 students
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Welcome talk with the Head of School, Director of Teaching and Learning, Senior Tutor, and your Year 1 Tutor. Contains vital information for this week and for the duration of your studies.
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In Person
Room: Coates Road Auditorium
University Park
No 51 on the University Park Map
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3-4pm
4-5pm
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Academic Guide Meetings
Compulsory session
You will be allocated to one of the Academic Guide Meetings before arrival. You will receive a welcome email via your student email address before arrival.
If you are struggling to find out what group you are, pop into A24 in the Psychology building.
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In this session, you will meet your Academic Guide and the students in your allocated group, who you will be working with for the rest of the year.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
A Floor Rooms
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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11am-12pm
12 –1pm
2-3pm
3-4pm
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Academic Guide Meetings
Compulsory session
You will be allocated to any one of the Academic Guide Meetings. You will receive a welcome email via your student email address before arrival.
If you are struggling to find out what group you are, pop into A24 in the Psychology building.
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In this session, you will meet your Academic Guide and the students in your allocated group, who you will be working with for the rest of the year.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
A Floor Rooms
No 29 on the University Park Map
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12-1pm
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Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience Welcome Talk
NOTE: This is for BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience students only.
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Meet with the Course Director for Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience and meet your course mates.
Compulsory session.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: B37
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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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
Room: Coates Road Auditorium
University Park
No 51 on the University Park Map
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11am-12pm
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Here for You Guides drop in
Any questions so far?
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Do you have questions about anything course related or other things you're just not sure about? Come along at any time within the hour for this optional session.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: A30
No 29 on the University Park Map
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1-2pm
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Academic Communication
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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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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 dinner at the finish
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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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10-11am
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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
Coates Road Auditorium
University Park
No 51 on the University Park Map
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11am-12pm
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Student Panel
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A chance to ask current undergraduate students about what it is like to study psychology or university life in general.
There will be no staff in this session, this is a student only session. Enjoy!
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: A17
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
Coates Road Auditorium
University Park
No 51 on the University Park Map
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2-3pm
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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
Coates Building
Room C24
No 36 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.
NOTE: 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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10-11am
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Academic skills and your transition to university
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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.
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This is an online session. Joining link below:
Students can use own devices or the computers in Psychology Building
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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11am-12pm
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Statistics Introduction
Compulsory session.
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This session is essential for all new students to refresh and build confidence in basic mathematic concepts.
Whether you are confident or a little nervous about learning statistics, this will be a useful introduction before starting your research methods module.
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In Person
Coates Road Auditorium
University Park
No 51 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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12-1pm
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Here for You Guides drop in
Any questions so far?
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Do you have questions about anything course related or other things you're just not sure about?
Come along at any time within the hour for this optional session.
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In Person
Psychology Building
University Park
Room: A17
No 29 on the University Park Map
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2-3pm
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Undergraduate Faculty of Science Library Induction
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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
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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 own devices or the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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3-3.30pm
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Introduction to academic language and communication skills.
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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 own devices or the computers in Psychology Building.
Room: A5
No 29 on the University Park Map
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