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Vice-Chancellor’s welcome Section 01: Section 02: Section 0 3: Section 04 : Getting started – before you leave home 00 Getting settled – arriving at the University 00 Your first week 00 Your first year 00 Registration and uploading your photograph 00 Arriving at the University 00 Completing your registration 00 The learning experience 00 Pay your tuition fees 00 Here to support you 00 Register with the University Health Centre 00 Web guide – your essential information resource 00 Confirm your accommodation 00 Living in University accommodation 00 School induction and module enrolment 00 Start developing your career now 00 Open a student bank account 00 Living with others 00 Personal tutors 00 Studying abroad 00 Take care of yourself - vaccinations 00 Getting connected: setting your computer up 00 Supporting you throughout your time here 00 In the community 00 Apply for sports membership 00 Be safe, secure and happy 00 Financial Support 00 Protect your environment 00 Start your student experience online 00 Getting organised 00 City life 00 Get packed 00 Students’ Union and your social life 00 University transport 00 Prepare your computer 00 For our international students 00 Section 05: The essentials 00 Contacts and term dates 00 Index 00 Maps 00 Health Centre registration forms 00

Lakeside, the University’s public arts centre, has rapidly established itself as one of the most exciting arts venues in the region.

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Student Checklist Things to do Things to do Completed

before you leave home Registration Register online from three weeks before your course starts

Upload your photograph online Upload your photograph online via the Applicants’ Portal at least one week before leaving home

Tuition fees If you wish you can organise the payment of your tuition fees. You can do this online via the Applicants’ Portal

Accommodation If you have not done so already, confirm your accommodation and pay term one accommodation fees

School induction Familiarise yourself with your school’s information on school registration and induction

Student bank account Research good student bank accounts and open your account before you arrive

Medical history and vaccinations Check with your GP that you are up to date with vaccinations and complete the medical form in this handbook (page xx)

Health Centre form Complete the Health Centre registration form in preparation for the registration event (page xx). Please note, arrangements for students at Sutton Bonington are different.

Sports membership If you would like sports membership you can join online via the Applicants’ Portal

Prepare your computer If you are bringing your computer/laptop, refer to page xx to check compatibility

TV licence Remember that you will need to pay for an individual TV licence if you are bringing a television with you

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By studying here you are becoming part of a Over the coming weeks you will arrive here at the University, move into new accommodation and make new friends. There global learning experience. Our culture is will be many changes and challenges for you, and this diverse with students studying here from all handbook along with our extensive support and welfare around the world. Uniquely, you also join a network will help you through that period of change. community that extends to our campuses in During your first week you will also learn of the vast array of Malaysia and China, where some of you may opportunities available as part of your formal programme of choose to follow part of your programme. study and as part of your social or sporting life. Your time at Nottingham will provide you with a unique opportunity to try something new, so make sure you take full advantage of the Ensuring our students have the best experience, both opportunities available to you. academic and social, is paramount to us. This is why you will find a lot being done over the coming weeks to ensure a I look forward to welcoming you to the University in person smooth transition into life at Nottingham. This handbook is during arrivals weekend. In the meantime, all that is left is to part of your preparation. wish you a successful and enjoyable year ahead. I am delighted you have chosen to join our community. We are ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities worldwide, with an excellent record for teaching quality and world class research. This means that you will be taught by some of the brightest minds, contributing to you achieving a highly Professor David Greenaway valued degree. Vice-Chancellor

Vice-Chancellor’s welcome

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Section: 01 : n o i t c e Getting started – before S you leave home

Congratulations on becoming a student of The University of Nottingham. Although you may still have a short while to go until you arrive at the University, there’s plenty that you can and should be doing now to start your student experience. Getting as much as possible out of the way now will help to make your first few weeks at University hassle-free, allowing you more time to explore, make new friends and get started with your studies.

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This section will guide you through everything you can do Registering with the University is very important; if you don't before the first week of term (including uploading your register before your course, you won’t have full access to 1

photograph online which you must do at least one week the University's IT systems, your student loans won’t be 0 : before you leave home): paid on time and a late registration fee may be charged. n o i t

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• Pay your tuition fees (if applicable) To register online S • Start your student experience online Online registration is available three weeks before your • Pack for university course start date, you should complete this process before • Prepare your computer you arrive: • Visit my.nottingham.ac.uk Registration • Log in to the Applicants’ Portal with your applicant Before you begin your studies, and again at the start of each username and password new academic year, you must register with the University. • Click on the Next Steps tab and follow the on-screen You will be asked to confirm personal and course instructions to confirm or amend the details the University information and confirm that you agree to pay your fees and holds for you observe University regulations while you are a student here. • At the end of the process you will be given instructions to activate your University username and password. This will All students are required to register online, this can be give you access to all the University’s Information Services done up to three weeks before your course starts such as your University email, networked computers and New full-time students have to complete their registration the full Student Portal. in person on arrival at Nottingham Information about the registration process is available on the University’s registration website: Online registration and uploading www.nottingham.ac.uk/registration your photograph my.nottingham.ac.uk You must upload a photograph online via the Before you start your course we ask that you complete an Applicants’ Portal at least one week before you online registration process and submit a photograph of arrive at the University so that your University card yourself (to enable us to produce your University card) is ready for you to pick up when you arrive. through the Applicants’ Portal. You can access the Portal using your applicant username and password you received At the end of the online registration process make via email when you first applied to the University. For more a note of your new username and use a memorable information about usernames and password click on ‘help’ password so that you don't forget it. within the sign-in box of the Applicants’ Portal. If you are having problems logging in, then the Student IT Helpline is Completing registration on hand to help. For full-time students, the second part of registration takes Email [email protected] or place once you have arrived at the University and requires telephone +44 (0)115 951 3333 for assistance. you to confirm your attendance in person.This is covered in the First Week section of this handbook. In some cases, Why must I do this before I start my course? there are alternative arrangements for confirming your Getting essential administrative tasks out of the way now attendance and if this applies to you information will be will help to free up your time when you arrive at University given at the end of the online registration process. for settling in and making friends. Information is also available on the registration website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/registration

Your University Card has many uses and benefits and should be carried with you at all times. Remember to keep it with you during Freshers’ Week for access to events and to sign up to join societies during Freshers’ Fair. For the rest of the year it is:

• proof that you are a student at The University of Nottingham • an electronic key to gain access to University libraries and buildings • your library card, a bus card and a discount card.

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Pay your tuition fees Take care of yourself – vaccinations Start your student experience online my.nottingham.ac.uk We strongly recommend that you make sure you are up to Student Profile

su.nottingham.ac.uk/weekone 1

date with all of your vaccinations before leaving home. 0 If you would like to make a payment towards your tuition Eric Berthoud Completing the admin isn’t the only thing that you can : n

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fees before you arrive, log in to the Applicants’ Portal and i

do before you arrive. You can also start your student t

of people can easily be prevented by vaccinations given Second year c follow the instructions by clicking on the My Finances tab. experience right now; find out who else is coming to e

Management with Chinese Studies S Once you have arrived and registered, a tuition fee invoice routinely to children and young adults. Please check with Nottingham and who is going to be living in your hall. The will be issued. The invoice will state the dates by which your family doctor that you are up to date with your Students’ Union Week One website shows you photos and payments are due and you must ensure payments are vaccinations. For UK residents, this typically includes: “At Nottingham University I opted for the Gold facts about your hall, introduces you to the Week One Hall received by the University on time. • two doses of the MMR vaccine membership. I lived on campus and wanted to make Reps, and helps you familiarise yourself with what the • Meningitis C vaccine full use of all the facilities available. This membership Students’ Union have planned for Freshers’ Week. You can Further details of paying your fees online are available in • school leaving booster course catered for all the sports I play free of charge so it also use some more familiar channels to start making new the What Next guide that you should have received in the • HPV vaccine (female only). suited. I used the squash courts every week where friends now: post in June 2010. The Admissions Office can also be I played with friends and competed in a ladder style • Find the Official Freshers’ Week One 2010 group on contacted on t:+44 (0)115 951 4749. Apply for sports membership tournament with other members of the sports centre. Facebook. Some of the halls have their own groups which www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport It was easy to book and access and came at no charge you can find through the Students’ Union Week Confirm your accommodation The University offers superb sports and leisure facilities on as I had the gold membership. One website. my.nottingham.ac.uk all three campuses. Each has a fitness suite suited equally • Keep up to date with what’s happening at the University If you have not yet accepted your offer in University catered to the needs of top athletes or those who just want to get The gym is well equipped and most of the time you can for current students through the student news tab on the accommodation visit the Applicants Portal and click on into shape. complete what you want without having to wait. The portal and the current student webpages on the the Next Steps tab. If your offer is within self-catered best thing for me about the sports centre was being University homepage, as well as through our monthly accommodation follow the instructions as shown in Sports membership is an excellent way to provide you able to relieve some of the stress in the gym during e-newsletter (student news). Also follow us on Twitter or your offer pack. with access to the facilities available to you. There are exam periods.” Facebook to receive live updates of opportunities, careers three categories of membership: Bronze, Silver and news, events and more – visit You will also need to make arrangements to pay for term Gold. Further information of each membership category www.nottingham.ac.uk/currentstudents. one fees. If you have any queries regarding University can be found on the Sports Centre website. Once you’ve accommodation, please email ugaccommodation.ac.uk signed up, your University Card will act as your sports Student Profile membership card, providing you with access to a range Open a student bank account of facilities. Matthew Sherwin It is advisable for students to open a student current Second year account with a UK bank when they start university. They The University has many societies offering opportunities for Medicine often come with many benefits, including interest-free fun and fitness whether it’s throwing your jumpers down for a 'jumpers for goal posts' football match or strutting your overdraft facilities in the range of £1,000-£3,000. Most “Whether it’s a kick around, a competitive sport or just a stuff on the dance floor with the Latin Ballroom Dancing banks accept applications from students who have a good time you’re after Nottingham caters for all! I’m a Society. Your University username and password (provided UCAS offer letter, so it will save time and hassle if you do member of Medics Basketball when I first joined in my when you pre-registered online) provides you with access it before you leave home. first year, I barely knew how to bounce a ball and now to the Student Portal where you can see the opportunities I’m organising games for the team as fixtures secretary. available to you and sign up to join in. Make sure you do your research before signing up for your The team takes all, and makes both myself and players student bank account. Banks compete with each other by that have been playing for years feel welcome, training is offering various freebies, and you can typically only have once a week, on the Wednesday evening. We usually one student bank account so make sure you know which have a game on the weekend, where we play other halls is best for you before applying. and societies, postgraduates and doctors or other universities in national competitions. The University has four free cash machines on University Park, two on Jubilee and one on Sutton Bonington. I’ve had a brilliant time in the team, and if you want a go Branches of NatWest can be found on University Park, in serious or just fun sport I would recommend signing Jubilee and Sutton Bonington campuses. A branch of up; if not you’ll just miss out!” HSBC is also available on University Park Campus.

The Money Saving Expert website provides information on the best offers available for student bank accounts, and offers free and impartial advice. Visit moneysavingexpert.com/banking/Student-bank-account for more information.

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Get packed The time is almost here. You’ve completed your online registration, you’ve done all the admin that you can do, and 1

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First year Paying attention to what you pack now will help you to feel S Medicine comfortable and settle in as quickly and easily as possible. Bringing some personal items such as photos and posters “Looking back now, I was very nervous about my first day, will also help you to quickly feel at home. arriving at Derby Hall. The car was full with all my stuff (including all the fancy dress clothes that I’d been informed This list will help you think about some of the things you I would need!) and I wasn’t quite sure where to go. I was might need to bring. If you are to live in catered halls you greeted by a lovely second year student in the brightest may wish to check the accommodation web pages for lime green T-shirt (one of the Week One Reps) who kindly specific information: helped me sign in, collect my key and welcome pack, and www.nottingham.ac.uk/nh/accom_offer showed me to my room. There were people buzzing around everywhere all nervous, excited about our Bed linen and towels roommates, and that long awaited first meal. Surprisingly, In University catered accommodation most people bring considering some of the horror stories I had heard, the their own bedding. However, bed linen can be provided if food was pretty good, and has remained so till this day. you are unable to bring your own. You must bring your own Living in halls, there is always something going on, bath towels. Students living off campus will probably need whether it is the latest Rag Raid, bar crawl, pub quiz, or to provide all of their own linen. even all pilling in to the JCR to watch X-Factor or the Rugby match, there is always something to get involved in. Identification So the only issue is when you have that piece of If you haven’t yet opened your student bank account, or if coursework or essay deadline looming and you can’t go. you’re likely to be attending trips overseas you will need to Considering my nerves that I would not make friends, I have your identification to hand, such as a driving licence or have made amazing friends from all subject areas, not just passport. the medics that I sit in lectures with. So in that aspect living in catered halls really allows you to get to know Cheque book people and get stuck in with university life in every way, A cheque book isn’t essential as there are plenty of cash and you don’t need to ever worry about the washing up!” machines on our campuses. However, it might come in useful during your time here.

Computer or laptop Student Profile Bringing your own computer is useful but not essential. Dani Taylor But if you are going to bring your own computer, see our First year section below on preparing your computer now. Nutrition and Food Science USB memory stick Useful for backing-up your work. You can purchase one On the journey down to Sutton Bonington I was more on campus if you forget. nervous than I’d ever been before – about to move away from the comforts of home, parents and friends. But as Passport sized photographs soon as I arrived, I was greeted by members of the Guild, Get some photographs taken before you arrive and you JCR and Week One reps who guided me through the won’t need to worry about not having them to hand once signing in process and showed me to my room – they you are here. even helped carry in the hoards of stuff I’d packed into my car! On the first night, everyone was invited down to the Plates, cutlery, kitchenware bar for a meet and greet session – I spoke to loads of Students in self-catered accommodation should bring people that night, from all different courses and their own kitchenware. Students living in catered halls of backgrounds! The remainder of Week One was filled with residence should check the accommodation web pages for awesome nights out and Freshers Fair, demonstrating the information specific to your hall on what is provided and huge amounts of societies on offer. Even mealtimes were what you might need to bring. a good chance to get together! It really is like a community here.

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Television Your computer should have a fully licensed operating Don’t forget that as every room on campus is a separate system, such as: 1

address, you will also need to purchase a TV licence if you • Windows 7 0 : are bringing a television. See www.tvlicensing.co.uk for • Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or greater n o i t

more information. • Microsoft XP Home/Pro+ Service Pack 3 or greater c e

• Apple Max OSX 10.5.8 (Leopard) or 10.6.2 S Communal damage deposit (Snow Leopard) You should ensure that you have paid this deposit with term • GNU/Linux (eg Ubuntu 8.04, Fedora 10.0, Suse 11.0). one hall fees before you arrive in any University arranged accommodation. To ensure that your operating system is fully up-to-date, please run Windows update on a Windows operating system, or software update on a Mac. Install any Thinking of bringing your car? important updates. Students are not allowed to bring cars onto University Park or Jubilee Campuses. Everything is Anti-virus and spyware software near-by, public transport is great and you’re unlikely The University can supply, free of charge to all students, to need a car. We only allow cars on these Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac and Windows. Other anti-virus campuses for students with a valid medical reason products may not be fully supported and you are advised to and a doctor’s certificate to confirm this. consider switching to Sophos. Anti-spyware software is only available for Windows, and Microsoft Windows If you are a student at Sutton Bonington Campus, Defender is preferred. you can bring your car and park for free, provided you have applied for a permit from the University’s Ethernet port Estates Office. The SNS is a fixed-line service only connected through your ethernet port. Wireless-only devices are not supported. You may want to cycle instead You will find secure bicycle storage on both Pre Arrival Scanning Service (PASS) University Park and Jubilee Campuses as well as You can save time before you arrive by checking if your covered bicycle storage at Sutton Bonington Campus.. laptop or PC meets the requirements for use on the SNS. PASS will download a small program to your computer which will check it against our network policies, ensuring Prepare your computer that your computer can be up and online within minutes. We’ve already mentioned that bringing your own computer You may also register your laptop on the SNS within 14 or laptop isn’t essential as 24/7 computer access is days of your estimated arrival, saving even more time. available on all campuses. However, many of you may wish Only run this on a computer you will be using for the SNS. to bring your own computer and access the University’s You can start this process by visiting: network and wireless facilities while you’re here. Full pass.nottingham.ac.uk/registration/_remotereg.html information about how to set up your computer ready to Note: at this time, only Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows 7, XP and use the Student Network Service (SNS) is published at: Vista) and Mac OSX (10.5.8 or greater) are compatible with PASS. Linux www.nottingham.ac.uk/IS/connect/SNS/index operating systems are allowed on the SNS but can only be registered on-site.

Note the UoN-secure service is the supported wireless What if I don’t have my own computer? network for the members of the University. Before arriving, Students can borrow laptops for part of the day in the you are advised to read the instruction guides on how to larger libraries. These laptops can only be used in the connect to the wireless network service for your device. library. There are also plenty of computer rooms around The instructions are available from the link at campus that have access to printers. In most places these www.nottingham.ac.uk/is/connect/it-network.aspx are open 24/7 and accessed with your University Card. Check the service requirements, if your laptop is You can also save your work on the University network compatible and where to go for help. and access it from any University computer you log on to.

In addition to laptop hire, the libraries also offer flexible learning spaces with access to facilities such as interactive smart-boards, plasma screens, PCs, video-editing equipment, high use collections and cafés.

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For our international students International Welcome Programme The wellbeing of students at the University is extremely New international (non UK/EU) students are invited to The Welcome Programme is particularly 1

important to us. With this in mind we have a well developed attend a free Welcome Programme immediately before the 0 appropriate for those coming to study in the : n

network of support services to help and guide students. start of the academic term. o i t

The Support Section of the International Office is the focal UK for the first time and provides an c e point of this network for international and EU students. excellent opportunity to meet staff at the S Special arrangements have been made to welcome University, find your way around the With a dedicated team of ten staff, the aim of the current University of Nottingham Students coming to International Support Services Team is to enhance the the UK campuses from one of our overseas campus and surrounding areas and experience of non UK students at the University. As part of campuses. The Welcome Programme for Campus complete some practical formalities such our support package, we offer a confidential advisory students will start on Thursday 16 September and service and we coordinate events, trips and social activities end on Saturday 18 September 2010. as opening a bank account and registering for students, and where possible, their families. with the National Health Service (NHS). The Programme will start on Tuesday 14 September 2010 It is also a wonderful chance to meet For more information about the International Office and finish on the morning of Saturday 18 September 2010. or to contact them with a question visit During this time you will be offered free campus people and make new friends. www.nottingham.ac.uk/InternationalOffice or email accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis [email protected] (only available to students, not for friends or family). You will For further information visit move into your permanent accommodation on Saturday Pathways – making coming to the UK 18 September. www.nottingham.ac.uk/InternationalOffi a little easier ce/offer-holders/welcome-programme We are continuing to develop our online resource through Students attending the International Office Welcome ‘Pathways’ which offers advice, support and information to Programme will undertake University registration at students coming to live and study in the UK for the first the end of the Welcome Programme and do not time. Pathways is an interactive website which helps to need to attend the Registration event at the ensure that the transition from home country to host Sports Centre. country is as smooth as possible. For more information visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/pathways/international_route_1 or email [email protected]

Student checklist - now you’re here

Things to do Things to do Completed

Welcome to the University Attend the Vice-Chancellor’s welcome address

Complete your registration If you are a full-time student you must confirm your attendance in person

School/department Attend your specific school/department induction session induction (details will be sent directly from your school/department and can also be found on the Portal)

Module enrolment Attend your module enrolment (details will be sent directly from your school/department and can also be found on the Portal)

Health Centre registration Attend the Health Centre registration event and take your completed Medical History and Registration forms with you

Student bank account Open a student bank account if you have not already done so

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Section: 02 : n o i t c e Getting settled - S arriving at the University

Arriving at University for the first time can be both a daunting and exciting experience. Our aim is to make your first few days here as comfortable as possible so that you settle in quickly. Remember that everyone is in the same situation as you. This section prepares you for what to expect during the first few days, including the timetable for your arrival day, information about living in halls of residence, the support available to you, and living with others.

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Arriving at the University Student Ambassadors and Week One Reps from the 9am - 2pm Arrive at University of Nottingham and Dates and directions Students’ Union will help you find your room, assist in your University accommodation 2 The academic year starts on Monday 20 September 2010, 0

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2010. You can arrive at your hall from 9am on Sunday 19 c 9am - 4pm Refreshments and parents’ video in your page xx. If you are moving into a catered hall then once e September 2010 (unless prior arrangements have been University accommodation you’ve unloaded your car you will need to move it to longer S made). Directions to each campus are available on the term parking away from your accommodation to free up University website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses space for others to unload. There will be no car parking From 4pm Welcome Address from the Vice- charges on arrival day. If you are in self-catered accommodation it may be possible Chancellor and Students’ Union (you will to arrive on Saturday – check your offer pack for arrival attend one of four events held at hourly You can then spend your time exploring and meeting new intervals) details and directions. For students in catered halls arrival friends. You may wish to suggest that your parents watch instructions and directions are available at Hall dinners (if in catered accommodation) the parents’ video that will be played throughout the day in www.nottingham.ac.uk/nh/accomm_offer . There will also a communal area in your University accommodation. It lasts be information on what to do upon arrival. Check for Hall entertainment (this will be specific to less than 10 minutes but will help to ensure that they feel updates before you leave. your hall/accommodation informed and able to give you some space to settle in.

Students with accommodation at Sutton Bonington can Let us formally welcome you... arrive on Saturday 18 or Sunday 19 September , but you If you are staying in halls of residence then your Warden should contact Opal (SB accommodation provider) in will welcome you to your new home during a hall meeting advance to make an appointment to register and collect on Sunday afternoon. Late afternoon the Week One Reps your keys on your arrival day, t: +44 (0) 150 967 3750. will take you to the Sports Hall for a welcome address from the Vice-Chancellor and the Students’ Union. The first Arriving in your accommodation evening is typically spent in University accommodation Once you’ve found your accommodation, your room key getting to meet new friends and settling in before your busy will be issued to you. If applicable, you will also receive week begins your meal card when you collect your key.

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Here to support you If you’re living in University halls of residence, then a 2

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and advice. If you have any worries or problems about S accommodation or university in general, feel free to speak to any of these dedicated members of your hall. They will either deal directly with the issue or refer you to someone who can help. If you are living off campus, the site management teams are there to support you and some off campus sites also have wardens and tutors.

Wardens and Tutors The Warden is responsible for the cultural, pastoral and social life of the hall and ensuring that the hall functions as a community for the benefit of everyone who lives there. This includes the responsibility for enforcing the University and hall regulations, and the University Code of Discipline for Students. Wardens are supported by a team of hall tutors, typically postgraduate students or staff from academic departments who have considerable experience of life within a university. The tutors live in the hall and are on hand to offer confidential support and advice. There is always a tutor on duty throughout every night during term time.

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Junior Common Room (JCR) committee The JCR committee is elected to ensure that all people in Student Profile Living with others 2

halls are able to enjoy their time there and make the most of This might be the first time that you’ve lived away from your 0 Albert Wallace : family for a long period of time. Instead, you’ll be living with n the opportunities the University has to offer. They also o i t

represent you in the Students’ Union. Read more about Second year 200-400 people in your hall, or sharing a flat with a small c e

JCR committees in the Students’ Union section on page xx. American Studies and History group within self-catered accommodation on a site with up S The Students’ Union also has Welfare Reps in each to 1,000 other students. University hall of residence (including self-catered One of the great things about my first week in Lincoln was accommodation) to offer informal support and advice. the Week One events, designed to introduce us to the Having respect for and being thoughtful of the needs of student life. We were very quickly introduced to our your neighbours is essential to make shared-living easier. Site Management personal tutor, the person who would be there for us, more Check with your neighbours if you want to play some Management teams are responsible for the day to day as a friend than anything else. Throughout the year, my music, clean up after yourself in communal areas, and if running of all accommodation and are committed to personal tutor would often come and chat to me, and was you’re sharing a fridge, don’t take up all the space. Simple ensuring that you are comfortable in your new home. an incredibly approachable person. The warden ran the common sense and courtesy towards others will make all hall, but always with a sense of keeping the students in the difference to your experience of living with others. Living in University accommodation mind. The Week One Reps greeted us next, and it was What better way to find out about life in University their job to introduce us to the social side of university life, accommodation than to hear from those who are and introduce us they did! I can guarantee that not a single living there. person will ever forget their Week One Reps. Although they are there for fun, and for getting the party going, they are also very responsible, and there to look after you, so I Student Profile always felt incredibly safe in their hands, and knew they Melanie Patching would look after me. Third year Management Student After studying in Malaysia for the first two

“I chose to stay in self-catered accommodation in my first years of my pharmacy course, I found myself year here at Nottingham. I lived in the nearest one to here in the UK. Broadgate Park is peaceful, University Park, Broadgate Park and chose a single study quiet and comfortable. It’s the kind of place bedroom that shares a bathroom and toilet with four other people. The reason I preferred self-catered was because I you come back to after a heavy day’s load of had had some experience of living away from home, and lectures and find yourself comforted by the had all the basic cooking skills in tact! We got on really fact that there is nothing to worry about, and well as a flat, enjoyed cooking together and inviting other flats round, and I never once had to queue for the you can just relax. bathroom because we all studied different subjects with Joshua Ng Zheng Yong, 3rd year Pharmacy different timetables.

What I really enjoyed during my time there was the mix of Getting connected: setting your computer up students, as I was able to make friends with people on a On Campus whole variety of degrees, from various backgrounds and There are wireless hotspots and plug-in points on all cultures. It was great to have the freedom to eat whatever University campuses, where you can access most network you want, whenever you want, but still have cleaning and services through your laptop. Note the UoN-secure service bills taken care of. I didn’t feel isolated from main campus is the supported wireless network for the members of the at all, and was able to integrate with people in catered University. Before arriving, you are advised to read the halls easily during lectures and social activities. I learnt a instruction guides on how to connect to the wireless lot in my first year: better cooking skills, budgeting for food, network service for your device. If you have not already books and social activities, as well as how to work and configured your laptop to use these facilities, full details party hard!” and advice on how to do this is available at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/IS/connect/it-network.aspx . You will need to log in with your University username and password if accessing this website outside the University network.

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In University accommodation Nottingham’s student website for crime prevention is Every study bedroom in University arranged backed by Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Crime 2

accommodation has a Student Network Service (SNS) & Drugs Partnership as part of their efforts to reduce crime 0 : point connected to the campus data network (except St against students in Nottingham. The University also runs a n o i t

Peter's Court which offers a broadband service). Included twice yearly crime prevention campaign, ‘Love Your Stuff’. c e

in your hall fees, this service provides: Watch out for more crime prevention advice throughout the S • 24 hour, high-speed connection to the campus year. The University Security team can be contacted by network and the Internet telephone on +44 (0)115 951 3013 or for security • free anti-virus software (Sophos) emergencies call +44 (0)115 951 8888. • access to applications including digital TV and telephone services Insurance • a network cable Personal contents insurance is provided under the • access to support to get you and keep you connected University block hall scheme through Endsleigh Insurance. Once you have accepted your offer of accommodation and In addition to wired network points, each hall on University have secured the relevant grades to undertake your course Park has a wireless access area located in a public space of study you can follow a few simple steps to register with such as a bar or common room to allow subscribers to Endsleigh and download your insurance documents from work wirelessly in these areas. Instructions on how to Endsleigh’s website: www.endsleigh.co.uk connect to the SNS and wireless service will be waiting for you in your study bedroom. Protecting your property Ultra violet marker pens can be used to write your name If you need help getting connected, you can find a team of and postcode on your valuables, these are provided free of Student IT Support Tutors in halls and the main computing charge by the University and will be available at Freshers’ areas during your first few days, and IT support staff in the Fair. This will assist the police in returning your property if it Hallward Library (University Park) year-round. is stolen. Make a note of your belongings and include the following details: make, model, whether the item has been Be safe, secure and happy marked with a postcode and where the item was located. Settling in If you are unhappy in your accommodation then we’d Using Smart Water is also a good way to establish advise you to see your hall tutor to discuss the matter. ownership of items if they are stolen and recovered. This is We understand that occasionally people do not feel an advanced liquid technology which can be used to mark comfortable in their new surroundings but homesickness belongings. It is a form of DNA that can be traced to the is a common case. We usually find that after a couple of theft and property should it be taken. You can find out weeks people have settled in and feel much more further information about protecting your property and comfortable in their new surroundings. Sutton Bonington personal security by visiting the Nottingham students’ crime students should visit the Opal Office on Sutton Bonington prevention website: www.easily-done.co.uk Campus for any accommodation issues. Students living off campus in University arranged accommodation should speak to their site management team.

Security and crime prevention The University Security Service provides a 24-hour uniformed presence on all campuses. However, you can help to keep yourself and your neighbours safe. Don’t let strangers wander freely in your hall – if you don’t recognise someone be happy to ask who they are. Your friends will thank you for it. Using good common sense to look after your belongings and yourself will also help.

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Section: 03 : n o i t c e Your first week S

This is one of the most important weeks of your first year at University. During this section we cover everything you should expect during this week, including essential tasks such as completing your registration and attending induction events, through to the fun and support provided by the Students’ Union.

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It is essential that you attend registration otherwise Gladstone Street Completing your registration Western Aspley Lane Timetable of Registration by School Boulevard Sherwood Rise In Section 1 we talked about registering as a student at subsequent processes such as payment of your student Beechdale Bilborough 3 The University of Nottingham: loan may be delayed. Students who are unable to attend Old Radford Forest Rec Mansfield Road 0 Ground : Time School the registration event must confirm their attendance in n o

Newcastle Drive i Moor Radford t • All students complete online registration and you person at the Student Services Centres or other Wollaton c Lane The Park e

09.00 Medicine* Biology Nursing** S should do so before leaving home appropriate offices. Further information about times and Wollaton Bramcote Lenton Derby Hills Park Castle • New full-time students complete their registration in Biomedical Sciences locations can be found at Boulevard Road UNIVERSITY OF person, for most students this is during your first week. www.nottingham.ac.uk/registration NOTTINGHAM 09.45 English Studies CELE Classics Town Students beginning at other times of the year should Street Beeston Archaeology Art History Sidings see the registration web pages If you are likely to need assistance at the registration event Chilwell Beeston then please contact Disability Support beforehand so that (www.nottingham.ac.uk/registration ) for details of 10.15 Veterinary Medicine & Science Biosciences Rylands Cator how to register in person. they can make the relevant arrangements: Lane 10.45 Philosophy Theology & Religious Studies Music t: +44 (0)115 951 3710 or by Queens Road West email: [email protected] When registering in person you will be asked to confirm 11.00 Chemical & Environmental Engineering your name and Student ID number (if you know it). You Foundation Year Engineering Civil Register with the University Health Centre All first year students meeting these requirements are can also make payments towards or enquire about your Engineering Mechanical, Materials & invited to attend the registration sessions being held in the fees, speak to staff from Student Services, meet the Manufacturing Engineering Electrical & We strongly recommend that you sign up with a health Great Hall and Senate Chamber in the Trent Building at the International Office Team, sign up with the Sports Centre Electronic Engineering centre while at University. There are several general and complete Points Based System (PBS) requirements practitioners’ (GP) surgeries available in the area. However, times listed in the table on page xx from Monday 20 – if relevant. 12.00 Department of Architecture and for those living on University Park Campus and in the Wednesday 22 September. Joint Honours students should Built Environment surrounding area, you also have the opportunity to register attend at the time allocated for the school/ department that You should also be able to pick up your University Card if with the University’s Health Service at Cripps Health Centre administers their course. Your Health Centre registration 12.30 you haven’t already collected it from your hall of residence. French & Francophone Studies Cultural Studies on University Park Campus. The University Health Service forms are available on Page xx of this handbook and For those students who have been unable to upload a 12.45 German Studies Spanish, Portuguese and specialises in supporting our staff, students and their you must bring this with you, along with your medical photograph before they arrive, there will be facilities at this Latin American Studies Russian & families. It is situated in the Cripps Health Centre along and vaccination history and a note of your NHS event for a photo to be taken and your card should be Slavonic Studies with a dental practice, the University’s Occupational Health Number (if applicable). Be prepared to wait a short available to collect one week later from your school office. Unit and a Boots pharmacy. while to complete your health centre registration as it 13.00 Law Pharmacy NB Arrangements for students at Sutton Bonington are could be busy. What shall I bring to register in person? different. You will be given details of SB campus’ 13.45 Psychology • Student ID number if known (note this is not your registration session for local GPs on arrival. applicant ID number) 14.00 Mathematical Sciences The large medical staff comprises a mix of male and female Important! • Passport and visa (all overseas students) doctors – giving you the option to see a same sex Students living outside of the catchment area 14.15 • A copy of your offer letter and evidence of meeting entry Computer Science Chemistry Physics practitioner – several nurses, a health visitor, midwife, outlined on the map must register with a GP in your conditions (if applicable) & Astronomy psychiatrist, physiotherapist and New Leaf advisor local area. Details of your local GP practise can be • Sponsor letter/evidence of funding (if applicable and 14.45 Nottingham University Business School (smoking cessation). found on the NHS website by typing in your post if not already sent in) code: www.nhs.uk 15.30 Economics The Centre works closely with a team of local district nurses to provide you with a home care service when This does not apply to students at Sutton Bonington. 15.45 Politics & International Relations Education necessary. As well as general practice consultations, the 16.00 Geography Contemporary Chinese Studies Service also provides immunisations; sexual health, contraception and maternity services; physiotherapy; minor 16.15 American & Canadian Studies surgery; travel medicine and mental health services. The Centre caters specifically for University students and 16.30 History staff and offers a full range of NHS services. See their 16.45 Sociology & Social Policy website for more information: www.unhs.co.uk

17.00 Close To use NHS services here you must be resident within the area shown (map below). * different arrangements apply for Graduate Entry Medicine students who do not attend this event. Please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/registration for further information ** MNurSci students only

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Dental care Health Centre Registration 2010 You can also register with a dentist on University Park 3

Campus once you have arrived. Cripps Dental Centre is 0 : n

UG – Monday 20th September located in the purpose built Cripps Health Centre (no.19 o i t

09:00-12:30 on the map). There is no official registration for this during c e School of American & Canadian Studies your First Week - you are able to register all year round. S School of English Studies Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/current/cripps-dental-centre Centre for English Language Education for more information. School of Humanities (excluding Dept. of Philosophy) School of History Local hospitals Nottingham University Hospitals, comprising the nearby 13:30-16:45 Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, School of the Built Environment provides the city with a wide range of in- and out-patient School of Contemporary Chinese Studies services, specialised medicine and day care facilities and School of Economics an Accident and Emergency Department. School of Education Contact Nottingham University Hospitals: School of Geography t: +44 (0)115 924 9924 School of Politics & International Relations w: www.nuh.nhs.uk Institute for Science & Society School of Sociology & Social Policy Other NHS services NHS Direct offers confidential healthcare advice and information by telephone and online, 24 hours a day. UG – Tuesday 21st September Call 0845 4647 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 09:00-12:30 Nottingham University Business School Nottingham has an NHS walk-in centre (located close to School of Law the city centre) open Monday to Sunday 7am–9pm. Here School of Pharmacy you can have a consultation with a nurse without making an appointment: 13:30-16:45 Seaton House Faculty of Engineering – ALL SCHOOLS City Link School of Modern Languages & Cultures Nottingham NG2 4LA

UG – Wednesday 22nd September A new walk-in centre (opening times 8am–8pm) 09:00-12:30 can also be found at: Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences 79a Upper Parliament Street – ALL SCHOOLS Nottingham NG1 6LD 13:30-16:45 School of Biosciences School induction and module enrolment School of Chemistry At the beginning of each academic year you’ll need to School of Computer Science & InformationTechnology choose your optional modules. Modules are typically 10 or School of Mathematical Sciences 20 credits long and can last for one semester or a whole School of Physics & Astronomy academic year. Your degree is likely to consist of a School of Psychology combination of compulsory and optional modules. You will Dept. of Philosophy need to complete a module enrolment form to ensure that your choices are recorded. You may also be able to take optional modules from other schools or departments. Your school’s website will provide information on compulsory modules.

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Timings and locations for your module enrolment and specific school induction events and meetings taking place If you are a joint honours student, you must attend Personal tutors: there to support your learning and your home school induction. This is the school that broader development 3 during your first week will be provided by your school. 0 : It is very important that you attend your module enrolment is administering your course. If you are unsure of • Help you to develop effective study skills and habits n o i this then you must contact Admissions [page 42]. t session. Your module enrolment timetable will be available • Review your progress and provide feedback c e

to view through the Student Portal once you have and advice S registered and logged in. If you are a ‘study abroad’ or ‘exchange’ student, • Help you to understand relevant University regulations your module enrolment information will be provided • Help and advise you on University processes You can view module information by visiting the University’s by the International Office. • Write your references module catalogue. This provides access to a database containing details of all the modules taught at The Supporting you throughout your time here University of Nottingham: Your school Student Services Centres www.modulecatalogue.nottingham.ac.uk There are over 30 schools at the University. Each of you will The Student Services Centres based at University Park, have a home school responsible for administering your Sutton Bonington and Jubilee campuses are here to make course. This is where the majority of your classes and tutors sure you can access the support and information for your will be based. You will also have a personal academic tutor university life. We offer a wide range of services, from who may also come from within your school. The school is advice on council tax and university documents, to how to your hub of academic information. Any issues or problems access other support services. If there’s anything you need with your course should be discussed with your personal to know, just pop in and ask. The team are approachable, tutor, the school office or another school tutor who knowledgeable, and most of all, there to help. teaches you. t: +44 (0)115 951 3710 f: +44 (0)115 823 2083 Many people also make close friends within their school. e: [email protected] Each school has a student-led society which will host social w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/ssc events throughout the year and organise sports teams which play in the intra-mural leagues. Academic Support The Academic Support Team provides personal and Personal tutors practical support for those who wish to develop their study Your personal tutor is your first point of contact for strategies and for any students with specific learning academic and pastoral support. They are able to offer difficulties. To make an appointment, contact the Student academic advice and help you access specialist support Services Centre or visit the website for more details: services. It is normally the responsibility of the personal www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicsupport tutor to ensure that you receive adequate academic guidance. This is particularly important when choosing Disability Support optional modules or modules in other departments. Disability Support is committed to promoting access for disabled students or those with a long term medical Personal tutors offer support with study skills, coping with condition. If you have a disability or long term condition anxiety about exams or finances, guidance on progress and that you haven’t already told us about, contact the Student achievement, advice on changing programmes, career Services Centre or visit the website for more details: issues, and key personal issues which impact on learning. www.nottingham.ac.uk/disability Your personal tutor will also write any employment and other references you may require. Here for you: maximise your use of the You will meet with your personal tutor during the first two support available days of term. This arrangement varies by school, so check • Disability support is widely available so if you feel you your school’s website for further information: might need it make sure you access it www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/departments • Don’t worry about telling the University about your condition. The disclosure is covered by the Data Protection Act.

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University Counselling Service Tuition fees The University’s Counselling Service is available for all Student Profile Students joining the University in September 2010 as a 3

students of the University. It is based at University Park but new, full-time student studying for their first undergraduate 0 Liz Holland : degree will be charged an annual tuition fee of £3,290. n you can also make an appointment if you study at other o i t

sites. Counselling offers an opportunity to talk in First Year The only current exception to this is courses funded by the c e

confidence about problems that concern you. The Service Biochemistry with Biological Chemistry Department of Health. You can find out more information at S offers one-to-one sessions, as well as therapeutic groups www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/introduction/finance and workshops for a wide range of emotional and mental “When I was applying to university one of my main health problems. Visit the counselling website for further concerns was being able to afford studying and covering If you have already studied at undergraduate level your fee information: www.nottingham.ac.uk/counselling everyday living costs. While my parents were very liability and funding eligibility may be significantly different. supportive of my decision to come to university they See www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Faith Support and Advice couldn’t afford to help me finance it. However, I soon The University brings together people of many different released there is a lot of financial support available for Bursaries backgrounds and faiths. It is an excellent place to review, students and that many people would be in a similar We believe that study should be accessible and affordable. develop and celebrate your own beliefs, and to discover or position to me. We offer one of the most generous bursary schemes in the explore the beliefs that are important to other people. A country for full-time UK students and we estimate that a number of resources are available to help you. View the I work part-time as a campus tour guide. I really enjoy third of our 2010 students will be eligible to apply for this in website for further information: having a part-time job because it provides a great addition to any other grants that you may receive. www.nottingham.ac.uk/chaplains opportunity to meet new people as well as giving me a break from studying. I’m using the money I earn from this Core bursaries Financial Support to fund my travel plans over the summer holidays, I’m If you join us as a full-time, first-year UK undergraduate If you require financial support or advice, the Financial travelling to Tanzania in August where I will be climbing student in September 2010 and your residual household Support Team, based in the Student Services Centre in Kilimanjaro, going on safari, volunteering in a local income (RHI) is less than £45,500 you can receive a Portland Building, is available to help you. Visit the financial school and taking a well earned break on the coast of bursary from the University for each year of your study support website for further information, including details of Zanzibar! I never expected I would be able to do as follows: Drop-in sessions where you can get one-to-one advice something like this, especially on a limited budget but by and support: being careful with what you spend and by working to RHI Bursary t: +44 (0)115 823 2071 balance studies and a job it’s possible!” e: [email protected] Up to £35,200 £1,100 w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport £35,201 - £36,200 £825 £36,201 - £44,400 £550 £44,401 - £45,500 £275

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You may be eligible for additional bursaries worth up to Student loan for maintenance around £3,000 a year, depending on where you live, your The level you receive depends on your residual household 3

personal circumstances and your academic route into the income (RHI) and whether or not you are living at home. It 0 : University. For more information on accessing your Core also depends on how much, if any, government grant you n o i t

Bursary visit the Financial Support website. receive. This is illustrated by figures for 2010 below. The c e

payments will be made directly to you. S Additional guaranteed bursaries You will know before you start studying whether or not you are eligible for an additional guaranteed bursary. An RHI £25,000 £25,001 - £34,001- additional £1,080 per year is made available to those who: or less £34,000 £50,020 • enter the University through non-traditional routes with Maintenance £2,906 £1,106 £50 residual household income below £45,500 grant • join us through the collaborative Lincoln/Nottingham Certificate in Health Science for health professionals Student £3,497 £4,397 £4,925 • are currently, or have been, in public care loan for • have children or elderly dependents and with a residual maintenance household income below £45,500.

Schemes for local students Total support £6,403 £5,503 £4,975 Both the First-in-the-Family and Ethel and Kevin B Malone each year Scholarships offer awards of £1000 a year. You can apply to both schemes before you arrive or early in the Autumn term. Students who receive the First-in-the-Family Getting organised Scholarship also automatically receive the BP Ambition This section includes some tips for organising your finances Award (£500 payable in first year of study only). Please see and budgeting. The NUS website also has useful information Financial Support’s website for details and eligibility criteria. on typical university-related costs to help you plan. For starters, it’s always a good idea to keep all of your essential Subject-specific scholarships financial information, such as SLC correspondence, together A number of schools within the University offer scholarships in a folder so you have it to hand when you need it. to students. The availability of these and criteria for application will vary from school to school. Check with your Essential study-costs school for details on available scholarships. Tuition fees The University of Nottingham will be charging £3,290 per Access to Learning Fund (ALF) year (£1,640 whilst on a year out that is part of your course) The Access to Learning Fund provides discretionary to UK students for study on a full time course from 2010. financial assistance for UK students to help during their time in higher education - particularly those students who Printing and photocopying need financial help to meet extra costs that cannot be met Each undergraduate receives a free allowance of £6 a year. from other sources of support. Students who may be For printing and photocopying over and above this allowance, considering leaving higher education because of financial the University charges 6p per A4 sheet and 12p per A3 sheet. problems are encouraged to apply. You can apply to the fund at any time during the year but are encouraged to Books apply early in the academic year as funds are limited. Any You should budget around £400 per year if you choose help you receive from the Fund is usually non-repayable. to buy your books new. However, some books you need may be available second-hand or from the library on Government financial support short-term loan. UK students may also be eligible for a range of support from the Government. There are two types of student loan Course costs available from the Student Loans Company (SLC). Some courses require you to buy certain clothing, equipment or materials, go on field trips or undertake other Student loan for fees practical activities. Check with the school or department You can apply for a student loan to cover your tuition fees, you are studying with to see if you will have any specific £3,290 for University of Nottingham students; this is paid course costs. directly to the University on your behalf. The tuition fee loan is not means tested.

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Exam re-sit fees su.nottingham.ac.uk If you fail your exams on your first attempt and have to re-sit You can find out all about the Students’ Union on the SU them, a £75 fee is charged to undergraduate students. website. Once you’ve registered online with the University, you can also register with the Union’s website. Graduation

You do not pay to graduate, but you do have to wear the Week One the Students’ Union way... Section: 03 appropriate academic dress. Gown hire costs are currently The Students’ Union has a key role to play in ensuring you £39. Tickets for any guests you wish to invite cost £20 each. settle into life at Nottingham and have fun during your first week. To do this, they organise a week-long programme of entertainment, daytime events (including visits to local Will Vickers Finance tips attractions) and inter-hall competitions culminating with the President, • Plan a budget and be realistic – include all additional Week One Party on Sunday 26 September. There will even expenses that are personal to you. Aim to review your be fancy dress and themed parties so come prepared University of Nottingham Students’ Union budget at least once a month and make adjustments (though the fancy dress sale taking place in Week One will if needed see you right if you forget your outfit). The Week One • Open a student bank account before you get to website provides up to date information on events and “Hello and welcome to the university – your funding will be paid directly into your activities, along with other helpful hints account. Remember that although your first instalments for your first week: www.weekone.co.uk University of Nottingham Students’ Union!” of grant and loan may seem large, they have to last As soon as you register with the University you’ll automatically until January Week One Reps • Prioritise your spending – unavoidable expenditure, become a member of the Students’ Union which means you’ll In the previous section we mentioned that you would be such as that on accommodation and food, has to come greeted by Week One Reps when you arrive in your hall of have access to all the services and activities we have to offer. ahead of non-essentials (e.g. mobile phones, meals out residence. Every hall has them, and there are teams We’re one of the most active Students’ Unions in the country etc). Your social life is part of student life but taking specifically for medics, regional students and international care of yourself and your health has to come first. students. These Reps are co-ordinated by the Students’ so whether it’s campaigning, playing sports, volunteering or Union and are one of your first points of contact for any democracy that you’re interested in, there’ll be plenty of ways questions you have during your first week. They are all for you to make your mark. Getting help second year students, so they were in the same position as If you think you may have financial difficulties don’t bury you just one year ago. Your Week One Reps can be found your head in the sand. You should make best use of the at the front of your hall or in the dining area when you arrive. support services available – that’s why they are there. If you’re a regional student and not living in halls, your If you do need to apply for additional funding do it as soon Week One Reps will be at the Freshers’ Fair, and our We run nearly 300 societies and sports clubs, the biggest We’re based in the Portland Building on University Park as you realise there is a potential problem; at busy times international students will meet their Week One Reps student-run fundraising group in Europe, award-winning where you can find most of our services including a shop, of the year support applications can take up to four weeks during the Welcome Programme for international students. student media, a Student Volunteer Centre, a Student print shop, bar and club. If you’re not based on University to process. Your Reps can: Advice and Representation Centre and throughout the Park, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Sutton • help to make your first week at Nottingham a fun-packed, year we put on some huge events and campaign on the Bonington has its very own Students’ Union branch, the Students’ Union and your social life totally unique experience issues that matter to you. Guild, and most of the University’s healthcare sites across • sell you tickets to Week One events (please note that the Midlands have their own Associations too. tickets can sell out fast) What’s more, all the profits we make from commercial • tell you about all the day and night time events planned services like our shops and bars go right back into making We can’t wait to see you in September when we kick off for the week the Students’ Union even better. our Week One programme and you’ll get to see all the SU • clarify meeting times and places has to offer at Freshers’ Fair from Monday 20 – • direct you to where you need to be on campus or in town. The Union is run by the Executive, a group of nine students Wednesday 22 September. In the mean time, enjoy the The Students’ Union is an important part of student life who are elected each year by their fellow students. Any remainder of your summer! providing representation for the student body and providing Easy Tiger student can run to be on the Executive and there are an extensive range of social activities. The Union exists Look out for Easy Tiger during week one. He’ll be prowling countless other ways that you can have a say in how the primarily to improve the experience of student life by around campus and in Nottingham’s bars and clubs Union’s run, from voting in elections to standing to be on a providing representation, development opportunities and highlighting issues such as keeping your drinks safe and committee. As well as the Executive, there are seven quality services for all of its members. The Union has a sexual health so that nothing gets in the way of you having Representational Associations that make sure the interests particularly important role to play during Week One to make a good time. of all students are taken into account by the Students’ you feel at home and support you in making friends and Union, the University and the wider community. getting involved in extra activities outside of your course.

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Junior Common Room (JCR) Committee su.nottingham.ac.uk. Remember that you need your In the previous section we mentioned that every hall has a University Card to sign up to join clubs and societies so 3

JCR Committee that’s voted for by the residents. JCR make sure you have collected it first. 0 : n

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to support their residents throughout the year as well as Societies c e

encouraging everyone to take part in the activities they have The Students’ Union has over 200 societies to choose S on offer. from and if you can’t find one that you like they will provide you with the support and guidance you need to set up Nominations for the new JCR Committee will open on your own. Monday 11 October, and voting will take place from 20 to 21 October. Standing to be on your JCR Committee is an Sports excellent way for you to have a say in the way your hall’s run The Athletic Union runs over 75 sports clubs and caters for and have some fun. For more information email people of all levels, from absolute beginners to national- [email protected] level competitors. The Students’ Union runs the biggest intra-mural league in the country. The annual Varsity series Regional Students’ Association (RSA) against Nottingham Trent University is also a highlight on If you’re not going to be living in halls, you’ll automatically the calendar. be a member of the RSA. The RSA organises events and activities throughout the year for students who are living Student-run services with their parents or in their own accommodation. It might The Students’ Union boasts 10 Student-Run Services seem harder to get involved with the Students’ Union and including a radio station, TV station and a magazine. Other meet other students if you’re not living in halls, but the services include England’s only all-student run theatre (New RSA’s events are the perfect opportunity to make friends Theatre), Karnival, the Summer Party (hailed by BBC Radio and socialise with other students. 1 in 2008 as the UK’s ‘student Glastonbury’) and other niche services like TEC (a professional PA and lighting Campus Connection for healthcare students company), the CD and Record Library and Nightline (a If you’re one of the University of Nottingham’s 2,860 telephone support and information service). healthcare students based off the main campus in Boston, Chesterfield, Derby, Grantham, Lincoln, Mansfield or If things get tough… Nottingham, you’re still represented by the Students’ Union. The Students’ Union isn’t just about running events. If you However, we know that being based away from the main need some advice or just someone to talk to, there is an University campus and having different term dates and time extensive team of people on hand at the Students’ Union. out on placement can make it harder for you to access the Students’ Union’s services and activities. To combat this, The Student Advice and Representation Centre offers the Union supports Representative Associations at most support on anything from academic issues to welfare healthcare sites to run activities and other services at a matters or money problems. Email student- local level. There’s also a full-time Intersite Support Worker [email protected] who will be your first point of contact with the Students’ Union. The Intersite Support Worker will give an induction Nightline is an anonymous listening and information service talk at your site when you start at the University. Find out open 7pm–8am every night during term to listen to you if more at the specific website for healthcare students: you need someone to talk to. Call +44 (0)115 951 4985 www.campusconnection.co.uk (14985 internal) or email anonymously (the person who picks up your message won’t be able to see your email address) [email protected]

If you need a friendly face to talk to then your JCR Welfare Freshers’ Fair Reps will be happy to help. There are also drop-in sessions Freshers’ Fair (20 - 22 September) brings everything you with Welfare Reps at the Medical School. need to know about the Students’ Union under one roof. Here you can find out about all the activities, student Finally, but importantly, the Students’ Union also co- groups and other ways to get involved. ordinates a student-run self help group for people with eating disorders. B-eat is confidential and offers a safe Once here you can sign up to join clubs and societies (you space where you can talk about your experiences. For more can pay by card so don’t need to bring lots of cash with information email the team: [email protected] you), or you can sign up to join them online through

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During your first week you’ll begin to learn a lot about what the University has to offer. A range of support services and opportunities are also available to you year-round. This section provides you with essential information to help you make the most of your first year, be a responsible student, and explore extra opportunities available to you at home and overseas

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The Learning Experience Assessment Academic structure Many of your modules will be assessed via examinations 4 0

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• The Faculty of Engineering reports, or in oral examinations. S • The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences • The Faculty of Science Web guide – your essential information resource • The Faculty of Social Sciences The web is a key source of information for you now and throughout your time at the University. A variety of systems Faculties are divided into schools and in turn schools may and resources are there to keep you up to date and provide be divided into departments or divisions. For example, the useful areas of support for you: German department is part of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures which is part of the Faculty of WebCT: webct.nottingham.ac.uk Arts. WebCT is the virtual learning environment (VLE) at the University. You can log in using your University username Structure of a Degree and password after you have completed your registration An undergraduate degree typically takes three years to as a student of the University. WebCT is a resource from complete, during which time students normally study 120 where you can access lecture notes, find links to external credits per year. Modules are typically either 10 or 20 research resources, access self-test exercises and credits and can last for one semester or a whole academic assessments, submit assignments, collaborate on group year. Your degree will normally consist of core compulsory projects, and store your own work online. WebCT can be modules and optional modules. A list of all modules offered accessed at webct.nottingham.ac.uk at the University can be found at www.modulecatalogue.nottingham.ac.uk Student Portal: my.nottingham.ac.uk The Student Portal provides online access to a range of key Your learning: what to expect electronic and academic resources. This can be accessed The number of hours you spend studying at University will by logging in to the Student Portal. Here you will see a depend on your course. You will also be expected to spend personalised view of information about your course, school, time studying independently in addition to directed learning as well as library information and student news. You can time. Your time spent studying independently will involve also access your email from the Portal. reading, completing your course work, plus revising and preparing for exams and presentations. A blended Student News e-newsletter approach to teaching ensures a variety of learning methods Student News is a monthly e-newsletter delivered straight are applied to your degree. Approaches vary from course to into your university inbox, keeping you informed of course but may include: opportunities and news from the University. • independent study • lectures, typically one hour long and sometimes Start developing your career now in large groups The University’s Centre for Career Development (CCD) • seminars, a more informal and interactive approach to enjoys excellent relationships with employers locally, learning in smaller groups than lectures nationally and internationally and these close links continue • field trips to deliver results for our graduates. We receive notice of • laboratory classes, particularly for science and over 2,500 job vacancies from employers every year, with engineering students. some employers even choosing to interview our students on campus. Our Recruitment Fair, (one of a variety of Pathways events organised by CCD), held in early June, is typically Pathways to Study is a website which aims to give you attended by 70 companies looking to recruit our graduates. some general study skills guidance and support throughout your time at University. Your school will provide additional Through the Centre, you can discuss your career prospects information and important details specific to your course, with a professional adviser, use a variety of computer but Pathways helps you to think about how you study and programs and databases and take advantage of the how you can prepare for your time at University: wellstocked Careers Resources Area. You can also take www.nottingham.ac.uk/pathways part in organised sessions on writing application forms, handling interviews and group selection methods as well as attend employer presentation and drop-in sessions.

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The CCD maintains an active website at Studying abroad www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers – it includes information Student Profile Within a global economy, employers increasingly value Student Profile 4 0

about employer events on campus, national and local overseas experience which is why we have an extensive Sarah Wisbey Rebecca Comar : graduate careers information, postgraduate study n network of exciting exchange opportunities for you to take o i t

opportunities, job vacancies and direct links to employers Third Year advantage of. Whether it’s spending a semester in Third Year c e

and other relevant websites. History Melbourne or Hong Kong through the Universitas 21 History and German S scheme, an academic year in Italy or Spain through the Unitemps Nottingham “I chose to get involved with the Nottingham Advantage Socrates-Erasmus scheme, or attending a summer school “Being a Joint Honours Student of German and History I The CCD is the home of Unitemps Nottingham, the Award as it offered a number of modules which were not in South Korea, the rich personal experience that students knew that I would spend a year in Germany in between University’s temporary work agency. Unitemps Nottingham only interesting but incredibly rewarding. The award bring back with them to the UK is top of their list when they years two and four and this is what I am currently doing. I offer a variety of part-time, temporary and vacation work gives you the opportunity to do something extra evaluate their time spent overseas. chose not to study at a partner university, but rather get a both on campus and with local businesses. With work curricular which is valuable for enhancing your CV. Studying abroad enables you to visit parts of the world you job and experience ‘the real’ world of work. available in administration, disability support, events and wouldn’t have dreamed of visiting, and enables you to hospitality work, web design, market research and much The PR Project Management module was the first experience a global education. You’ll make new friends from I applied to become a Foreign Language Assistant in a more, Unitemps will aim to find you flexible work to fit module I participated in. I worked with two others in a around the world and often do so in the safety and comfort high school and even though I am living in a small village around your studies. If you are looking for regular (or ad team managing a project which was aimed at fellow of being part of a larger group of students from Nottingham in northern Germany I cannot complain. I work just 12 hoc) work to supplement your income or build additional students. Our aim was to encourage students to eat a travelling together. hours and week and get terrific support from not only my skills and work experience, register online at healthier diet and the campaign culminated in an event colleagues in the English department but also from www.unitemps.co.u k or find out more at day where we dressed up and handed out the literature At Nottingham there are a number of schemes you could others members of staff. I was given the option of www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers we had designed along with free fruit! This module was take part in and students are encouraged to visit the working with the A Level students, the beginners and all incredibly enjoyable and afterwards I got the chance to International Office website for the latest information. abilities in between and was supported and encouraged Nottingham Advantage Award reflect on the skills I had developed when we gave a when I wanted to set up after school clubs for Year 6 and The Nottingham Advantage Award is the University’s presentation about the project to a board of university Inter-Campus exchanges Year 11. Due to the location of my school, which is about employability Award, designed to help you develop the officials. The University of Nottingham is the first UK institution to 90 minutes away from both Bremen and Hamburg, I live kinds of key skills and competencies that will appeal to open a branch campus overseas. If your degree course is with a German family and am in fact an honorary employers. The Advantage Award offers the chance to prepare also offered at one of our campuses overseas then you will daughter for the year. This has given me an insight into yourself for the real world and use the skills you have have the chance of spending a semester or a year of your the German way of life, which I think one can only The Award helps you to focus on the skills you acquire and gained from your degree for practical purposes. It has degree studying at either the Malaysia or the China campus. experience when living with natives for 10 months. I eat, develop by participating in extra and co-curricular activities. also helped me reflect on my personal skills which I think Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationaloffice/current- sleep and dream German and have gained another family It provides you with recognition and evidence of your I will find very useful when it comes to marketing myself students/study-abroad to find out more about opportunities in the process. achievements. to prospective employers.” for study overseas. Or email [email protected] to enquire about a specific I would strongly encourage you to look into study and Employers really value employability Awards, as it can offer opportunity. The study abroad team also has a facebook work abroad opportunities, even if your course has a clear way for graduate applicants to articulate their group. nothing to do with languages. The experiences, both personal development and employability skills during the personal and professional that you gain are wonderful application process. In the community and set you apart from other graduates. I have to say I am If you’re interested in getting involved with something a little biased towards taking a year out away from Nottingham There are a number of graduate recruiters, from a range of closer to home, then there are lots of opportunities to work as I will remember my time in Germany fondly and this industry sectors, already working with university staff to with the local community on a variety of projects. has been one of the best years of my life!” deliver the Nottingham Advantage Award. When you take part in the Award, you can meet and network with Volunteering employers through skills training, feedback and advice The Student Volunteer Centre, part of the Students’ Union, Student Ambassadors at the University work with the sessions, giving you a further insight into what they will be has links with over 100 charities and projects all over Widening Participation and Student Recruitment teams on expecting from you as a graduate recruit. Nottingham for anyone wanting to volunteer. Last year over a variety of events such as visits to local schools, campus 7,000 students signed up to enhance their university tours, UCAS events and open days. So if you are doing paid work, voluntary work, languages, experience – as well as their CV. You can find out more by enterprise or careers activity, going abroad, and much visiting su.nottingham.ac.uk/volunteering or by email to If you’re considering a career in teaching then you might be more, make the most of these activities by taking part in the [email protected] interested in the Student Associates Scheme which Award. The Award is completely voluntary, free of charge provides you with real classroom experience. Following a and taken in addition to your degree. Visit Promote student life training programme to prepare you for working with young www.nottingham.ac.uk/advantageaward for more If you are interested in working in local schools and people, you’ll then spend 15 days working alongside information. colleges to promote higher education and the benefits of teachers in a school or college assisting their teaching. learning or you are interested in a teaching career, the Please see Widening Participation and Student Recruitment Teams www.nottingham.ac.uk/wideningparticipation/students/inde have opportunities for you: x.htm for more informaton.

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Protect your environment - Save water It's time to Go Greener • Don’t fill the kettle to make a single cup of coffee - only 4 0

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campuses, we’re reducing energy from fossil fuels, e encouraging sustainable travel and cutting down on waste. • Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth S We’ve made great strides in recent years, but we really • Keep a jug of water in the fridge instead of waiting for want to do so much more. And that’s where you come in. the tap to run cold Adopting some of the practices that we outline below will • Fill up the washing machine - one full load uses less not only help you to protect your environment, but in the water and energy than two half loads longterm you’ll be in the habit of doing things that can also • Report dripping taps or water leaks to your hall manager reduce your utility bills and save you money.

Save energy Watch out for details of the Environmental Hall • Make the most of daylight – open your curtains and keep Competition - a chance to win a great prize for your window ledges clear of clutter hall. To find out more about our environmental • Switch off lights when leaving a room unoccupied program visit: • Keep windows and doors closed if the heating/cooling www.nottingham.ac.uk/sustainability is on • In winter, close your curtains at night to stop heat escaping • Unplug equipment once fully charged – mobile phones, Cycling laptops, electric toothbrushes all keep drawing electricity The University is committed to sustainable transport and is even when the battery is full a major partner in a Nottingham wide cycling project • Switch electrical appliances off at the plug instead delivered in partnership with Sustrans which aims to make of leaving them on standby cycling accessible to and enjoyable for all! Ucycle • Don't waste energy when using computers. Make use Nottingham works to: of power saving modes, turn off your monitor and • improve cycling facilities and infrastructure, including on speakers when they're not in use, and make sure you and off campus routes and cycle parking switch everything off completely when you are finished • stage cycling events, such as maintenance sessions and • Don't take the lift if you don't need to – it uses lots workshops, as well as information distribution and of energy, and taking the stairs helps keep you fit! interactive events • Walk or cycle as much as you can for short journeys • provide information, advice, maps and route • If you need to travel by car, share the journey (and fuel planning services costs) with friends • from September 2010, will be running the University of • Use the University’s free hopper buses to travel Nottingham cycle loan scheme. 180 bikes will be between campuses, rather than driving. available to students on a long term loan basis for a minimal fee (+ deposit). The fee will include the bike, a Reduce waste lock, a set of lights and a year long maintenance package. • Avoid unnecessary printing costs and only print or photocopy if really necessary If you would like more information about any of the work • Collect paper that has only been printed on one side and Ucycle Nottingham do, take a look at the website: use it for notepads or draft printing www.sustrans.org.uk/ucyclenottingham • Send e-cards instead of paper ones to save paper and cash • Try buying in bulk and splitting the cost with friends - this is a cheaper option and contains less packaging • Use rechargeable batteries • Buy refills for products you use frequently • Take a reusable bag with you when you go shopping • Use recycling facilities wherever possible – they’re available all around campus • Donate unwanted clothes, books and CDs to a local charity shop or find a new home for them via Freecycle: www.uk.freecycle.org

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Nottingham’s social life is second to none. The city enjoys a University transport City life vibrant club scene and much of the action happens within Hopper Bus 4 0

the rejuvenated Lace Market and Hockley area where a The University provides a free hopper bus service for : number of great pubs, clubs and comedy clubs have n travelling between campuses. Simply wait at a designated o i Nottingham is a thriving, cosmopolitan city t emerged in recent years. The Nottingham Arena hosts stop and hop on. You don’t even need your University card c e

with a compact centre combining history some of the world's biggest music acts, while the to travel. For more detailed timetabling either pick up a S with cutting-edge modernity. Here we have renowned Rock City brings in top rock and indie acts timetable or visit the Student Portal. including the Kaiser Chiefs, the Stereophonics and Kings of the buzz of big city living combined with a Leon. The Bodega Social Club is a favourite spot with Public transport strong sense of community. students and has already showcased bands like The Travelling by bus Strokes and the White Stripes. If you'd rather retreat from When you have your University Card, simply visit your on- the masses, The Loft is just one of many welcoming site renewals point - the Students’ Union Reception in the outposts on the outskirts of the city. You can read more Portland Building at University Park - and activate your card about the city at www.nottingham.ac.uk/citylife as an Easyrider travel pass. With this special travel pass, or visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk you can make as many journeys as you like on all Nottingham City Transport bus services in Greater If you are based at Sutton Bonington you are also very Nottingham throughout the academic year. close to Loughborough, Derby and Leicester. The central location of of Nottingham will provide you with a good starting place to go explore nearby cities and attractions! Important: most Nottingham buses do not give change so make sure you have the correct fare for your journey. Student Profile Sarah Wisbey As a University of Nottingham student, you can also receive Third Year a 10 per cent discount off normal Nottingham City History Transport Easyrider prices for three, six and 12 month options, when you show your University Card at the NCT “What do I love about living in Nottingham? Mainly the travel centre in the city centre. See fact that there is so much to do! Whatever you enjoy www.nctx.co.uk/fares/students/uon or doing in your spare time you can find it here. There are www.trentbarton.co.uk/university for more bus travel numerous theatres, cinemas, exhibitions and galleries, information. the caves, the castle, the list goes on. The shopping is fantastic and there is a huge variety of cafes, restaurants Travelling by train and bars to choose from if you tire from all that. Nottingham and Beeston train stations serve Nottingham city and are both just a few miles from the University. Trains I have lived here almost three years and still haven’t gone go frequently nationwide from Nottingham station to major everywhere I want to go yet! More things to do include UK cities (including London and Birmingham), with some watching a football match at one of the two clubs here passing through Beeston train station too. Students at or an ice hockey match at the Trent Arena which also Sutton Bonington can travel from the recently opened East plays host to a variety of gigs and concerts. If those Midlands Parkway station at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, or from mainstream things aren’t your thing there is always the Loughborough, both with direct links to London and other famous Rock City which hosts, as you can imagine, the major UK cities.Visit www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk and more rocky side of the music scene. Smaller still is www.16-25railcard.co.uk for further information. Bodega which is where a lot of underground bands tend to play. With all this just a short bus ride or walk away Coaches from the University you get the best of both worlds: a Nottingham also has a central bus depot from which campus University with a buzzing city atmosphere just National Express Coaches travel nationwide. Visit down the road.” www.nationalexpress.com for route, timetable and pricing information.

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Section: 05 : n o i t c e The essentials - Term dates S and contacts

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