Postgraduate taught induction timetable for School of Sociology and Social Policy
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.
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
Session locations
To guide you around campus, we’ve given you some help to get to the different buildings (see ‘venue’ 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).
Some sessions will take place online. Find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
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
Welcome activities for Monday 21 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10am–12 noon
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Welcome and get to know your teaching team
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Your teaching team will introduce themselves, say a few words about their teaching/research interests, and identifying key topics.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A2, University Park Campus
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12.30-1.30pm
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Welcome Lunch
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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An informal event put on by the School of Law for all PGT students, providing a chance to meet and socialise with other students while enjoying a bite to eat.
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Law and Social Sciences, Atrium
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2pm–4pm
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糖心原创ing in the school
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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An overview of your programme, academic regulations and how you will learn – and information about student services.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A2, University Park Campus
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Tuesday 22 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 22 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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11am-12 noon
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School of Law staff and student coffee morning
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Meet fellow MA and LLM students and School of Law staff over tea, coffee and refreshments.
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4.30–5.30pm
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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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Wednesday 23 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 23 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10-10.30am
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Welcome and get to know your teaching team
MA Public Administration
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A short introduction to your programme and a chance to meet fellow course mates.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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10-10.30am
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Welcome and get to know your teaching team
MA Global Social and Public Policy
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A short introduction to your programme and a chance to meet fellow course mates.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, A100, University Park Campus
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10am-12 noon
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Welcome and get to know your teaching team
MA Social Science Research
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Your teaching team will introduce themselves, say a few words about their teaching/research interests.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, C102, University Park Campus
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10.30am-12 noon
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Welcome to the School of Sociology and Social Policy.
MA Global Social and Public Policy
MA Public Administration
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A welcome from the Head of School and the Director of Education Student Experience. This session also provides information on resources in the School and greater University. Your teaching team will introduce themselves, say a few words about their teaching/research interests.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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11am-12 noon
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An Introduction to Legal Skills
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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An introductory session on the role of the Legal Skills team, the support that it provides and where to find an array of helpful materials to assist with your studies.
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Life Sciences Building, B3, University Park Campus
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1–2pm
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Stronger together – equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) session
All programmes
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A session about equality, diversity and inclusion – and the principles of respect and dignity.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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3-4pm
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Personal Tutor group meetings
MA Global Social and Public Policy
MA Public Administration
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A small group meeting to get to know your personal tutor and tutor group.
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Law and Social Sciences Building A2
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Thursday 24 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 24 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9.30-10am
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Thriving in a new academic environment
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Designed for international students, this School of Law session explores academic culture in the UK and offers practical tips to help you settle in with confidence.
Students may be interested to view this resource in advance:
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Clive Granger, A41
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11am-12 noon
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Assessments and academic integrity
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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A compulsory session on academic integrity with the Director of Postgraduate Assessment and Director of Academic Integrity.
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Sir Clive Granger Building, A48, University Park Campus
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12-1pm
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International student welcome social
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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The School of Law invites our international students and visiting study abroad students to join us and meet fellow international students for some fun activities and the opportunity to make some new connections.
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Law and Social Sciences, Atrium
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11am–1pm
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Induction lecture
MA Social Science Research
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Introductory lectures to start engaging with the programme topics.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, C102, University Park Campus
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2−3pm
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Sourcing primary and secondary materials
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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An introductory session to provide direction on how to find primary (e.g. cases and statute) and secondary (academic articles) using key databases available via the library website.
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Law and Social Sciences Building, B63, University Park Campus
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2–3pm
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Academic Essentials (ALACS)
MA Global Social and Public Policy
MA Public Administration
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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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Friday 25 September
Welcome activities for Friday 25 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9-11am
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Introduction to research centres
Lecture
Interaction welcomed
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Meet the research centre directors in the School of Law and discover the exciting research taking place across the School of Law.
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Clive Granger, A48
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11-11.30am
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Q&A drop-in session
Have questions? Drop in to speak with School of Law staff and get answers before teaching begins.
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Clive Granger, A41
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11.30am-12 noon
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Discover Pathways to Practice
Lecture
Interaction welcomed
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Discover Pathways to Practice, our exclusive mentoring scheme connecting students with legal professionals worldwide, alongside opportunities for work shadowing and professional development. |
Law and Social Sciences, B63
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2-4pm
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School of Law welcome social
Social event
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Celebrate the end of Welcome Week with free pizza! Meet your fellow students and get to know School of Law staff in a relaxed setting. |
Monica Partridge, Atrium
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