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WELCOME TO NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY MEDICINE MALAYSIA INFORMATION PACK FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 INTAKE P a g e | 1 WELCOME Dear Student, I am delighted to welcome you to Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), or ‘The NUMed Family’ as we like to refer to it. I hope your time here will be successful and enjoyable. Newcastle University has an excellent academic reputation and offers good graduate employability prospects. During your studies here you will learn that your degree is much more than the elements of your programme. There are different facilities and support services on or around the campus that you can use to enhance your degree and your time here. During the first few weeks of study, you will be given a thorough induction to assist you to settling into University life. The induction will cover a wide range of areas such as an introduction to the programme; computing services; library resources; personal welfare; tutorial and support services; and basic study skills. Further orientation will be given at key points so that you don’t get overloaded with information. Settling into a University environment can be a difficult time as you come to terms with the more independent existence that university life brings. Experience has shown that one of the best ways to help new students settle into their new life is to actively encourage the forming of friendships and social networks early on. I am very pleased to inform you that your senior students recognize this and have already planned a ‘Welcome weekend’ for the new intake. This event will be run by the students for the students and I’m sure you will really enjoy what your seniors have got planned for you. More details to follow closer to registration day. We suggest you keep this booklet as a reference of useful information. You should also refer to your Degree Programme Handbook when you receive it. I am sure you are feeling a little nervous at the prospect of starting your University life, but remember, we and your fellow students are here to help you. I look forward to meeting you on Monday 28th September and you will see there is a section in this welcome pack that is dedicated to what to expect on registration day. With very best wishes for your University career. Professor Reg Jordan Provost and CEO P a g e | 2 CONTENTS Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Map – How to find us ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Terms and Semesters ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Attendance Dates ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Key contacts information at the Student Office (SO) ................................................................................................. 7 Timetable for your first week – MBBS ....................................................................................................................... 8 Timetable for your first week – Biomedical Sciences ................................................................................................ 9 Accommodation – Horizon Residences .................................................................................................................... 10 Arrival dates ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Key contacts for the Horizon residences .......................................................................................................... 10 Alternative Accommodation ............................................................................................................................ 11 Arriving with parents? ...................................................................................................................................... 11 PARISS HOTEL ............................................................................................................................................... 11 GOOD HOPE HOTEL ...................................................................................................................................... 11 EURO HOTEL ................................................................................................................................................. 11 JEN HOTEL ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 GRANADA HOTEL (closest to horizon residences) ........................................................................................ 11 Registration at NUMed on 28th September 2015 .................................................................................................... 11 What to expect on the day ............................................................................................................................... 11 In preparation for registration day ................................................................................................................... 11 What to bring ................................................................................................................................................... 11 What to wear on registration day .................................................................................................................... 12 Key contact for registration information .......................................................................................................... 12 Letter of Good Conduct ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Payment of fees ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 How to pay ....................................................................................................................................................... 13 Key contact for fee payments........................................................................................................................... 13 PTPTN Loan Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Key contact for PTPTN loans ............................................................................................................................ 13 Health and Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 Security .................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Key contacts for Security .................................................................................................................................. 14 Assessment .............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Language Support (English and Bahasa Melayu) ..................................................................................................... 14 Library and Computing Information ........................................................................................................................ 15 Library ............................................................................................................................................................... 15 P a g e | 3 Key contact for Library ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Computing Services .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Key contacts for computing .............................................................................................................................. 16 Student Support ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 Key contact information at the Student Office ................................................................................................ 16 Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................... 17 Transport .................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Buses ................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Shuttle buses .................................................................................................................................................... 17 Taxis .................................................................................................................................................................