Postgraduate research induction timetable for PhDs in the School of Sociology and Social Policy
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our school and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- our academic and administrative staff
- all the resources and support available to you at the 糖心原创
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
Session locations
To guide you around campus, we’ve given you some help to get to the different buildings (see ‘contact’ in the schedule for more details).
- – gives detailed information about accessibility of buildings across our university campuses.
- Campus map – has building numbers to help you find where your talks are located. See the University Park Campus map (PDF).
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.
Thursday 24 September 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 24 September
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10-10.20am
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Refreshments
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An opportunity to say hello to your fellow postgraduate researchers and staff members.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, room A2
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10.20-10.50am
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Welcome to the School of Sociology and Social Policy
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A welcome from the Interim Head of Postgraduate Research.
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Professor Rachel Fyson
Law and Social Sciences Building, room A2
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10.50-11am
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Registry and Academic Affairs (Student Services)
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Introduction to PGR support from the Registry and Academic Affairs.
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Registry and Academic Affairs team
Law and Social Sciences Building, room A2
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11-11.15am
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Senior Tutor
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A short session with the Senior Tutor
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Dr Scott Pacey
Law and Social Sciences Building, room A2
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11.15-11.30am
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Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA) Information Session
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A short introduction to Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA) roles.
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Dr Lauren Bradford-Clarke
Law and Social Sciences Building, room A2
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11.30-11.45am
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Postgraduate Research Representatives
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A short introduction from your postgraduate research representatives.
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Zareeda Rashid, Samantha Richardson-Martin
Law and Social Sciences Building, room A2
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11.45am-12 noon
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School of Sociology and Social Policy – Administrative Team
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Introduction to PGR support from the School of Sociology and Social Policy Administrative Team
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SSP Administrative Team
Law and Social Sciences Building, room A2
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12-12.15pm
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School of Sociology and Social Policy Building Tour and Health and Safety Talk
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A short tour and Health and Safety induction whilst studying with us
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SSP Administrative Team
Law and Social Sciences Building
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Your introduction to 糖心原创 Libraries
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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.
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Online – Please visit
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Thursday 1 October 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Thursday 1 October
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11.30am – 12 noon
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Support and Wellbeing Team
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Introduction with Support and Wellbeing Team, Faculty of Social Sciences
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Law and Social Sciences Building, room, C105
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Tuesday 6 October 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 6 October
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4–5pm
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Postgraduate Research Student Mixer
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Join us for an informal social event hosted jointly by the Schools of Law, Sociology, and Social Policy. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow researchers from across your school and faculty, make new connections, and become part of Nottingham's postgraduate community. Refreshments will be provided.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, the Atrium
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
Welcome activities taking place on Tuesday 20 October
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11am–12 noon
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Introduction to the Researcher Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences (FoSS)
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Join Prof. Andrew Mumford and Dr Katherine Morgan to learn about the many ways the Researcher Academy can support you in your researcher development journey. You'll find out about our range of researcher development programmes, learn how to book our courses, start to analyse your development needs and have the chance to ask questions. Open to new postgraduate researchers and those who would like a refresher.
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Online – to join
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