Medical information – Please read and action urgently
As soon as you have completed online enrolment, please ensure that you complete/update the online medical questionnaire. You will find the questionnaire at: https://s3.plymouth.ac.uk/s3 . Alternatively, you can scroll down on the induction web page where you will see a link for the Medical Questionnaire (You must complete online enrolment first). You may have previously completed the questionnaire but must still open and save this even if there are no changes. Opening and saving the questionnaire will be date stamped and we will know that your information is up-to-date. This will be checked by a member of the administrative team and if information is not updated you will be refused entry to laboratories and refused attendance on any fieldwork. The information is required solely to enable organisers of field courses, lab work and other activities you may undertake to be alerted to any special requirements or precautions which may be necessary.
Monday 16 September 2019
14.00 - 15.00 MSci Year Overview - Room 307, Fitzroy Building
Dr Sarah Bass
PLEASE FOLLOW THE TUESDAY – FRIDAY INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR YOUR CHOSEN PATHWAY:
Marine Renewable Energy Pathway
Tuesday 17 September 2019
14.00 – 15.30 Programme Introduction and Module Description – Room 412, Babbage Building
Dr Daniel Conley/programme staff
16.00 - 16.15 Student Wellbeing Services – Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
Student Services will outline the support available to all students and where you need to go to access this support. The session will include information about:
· Disability Services
· Student Wellbeing Services (Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing)
· Chaplaincy
· Learning Development incl SUM UP
· Care Leavers
· Peer Assisted Learning (PALS)
16.15 – 16.45 Introduction to the Library and IT – Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
Kim Davis, Information Specialist
A short presentation from your subject librarian introducing you to the facilities and services of the University library.
16.45 - 17.00 Introduction to the Students’ Union – Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
A representative of the Students’ Union will outline all the extra-curricular activities you can enjoy, including; sports clubs and societies, volunteering, and how the Union is the hub of social life whilst studying. They provide your student support and representation.
Wednesday 18 September 2019
19.00 - 21.45 Welcome Party - Graduation Marquee Plymouth Hoe
The Welcome Party is your opportunity to meet informally with other students new to The Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as some current students and your academic staff.
Additionally, the evening includes a welcome drink, entertainment and the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher.
Thursday 19 September 2019
11.30 - 11.45 Careers – Room 101, Scott Building
Claire Guy
The most often quoted reason for coming to university is to enhance your future prospects and to create fulfilling career paths. Find out about how the Careers and Employability service can support you with this by; opening your eyes to a wealth of graduate options, helping you to develop skills and gain experience and providing you with all the practical help you need, from stage 0 right the way through to postgraduate study (and for up to 3 years after you finish your programme!)
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch - Room 410, Babbage Building
Lunch will be provided. This will be an opportunity for new students to meet staff and current students in an informal setting.
13.30 – 15.30 Welcome, Course Outline, Module Choices and Campus Tour – Room 312, Babbage Buiding
Dr Daniel Conley
Any time between 09.00 – 16.00 University Card Collection - Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building
You can collect your University card from Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building during the times given above. Your card is used for entry to the Library, some room entry, handing in coursework etc. You must complete online enrolment and upload a photo prior to attending this session. You will need to bring identification with you to this session. The preferred form of identification is a valid current passport. Please refer to our University Card Collection web page for further details.
NB: If you already have a card i.e. because you were previously a student on another course or at a Partner College, you do not need to attend this session.
Friday 20 September 2019
10.00 – 17.00 Visit to Mount Edgcumbe – Meet by the Main Entrance of the Marine Building at 10.00
Details to be confirmed earlier in the week.
Hydrography Pathway
Tuesday 17 September 2019
14.00 – 15.30 Welcome, Introductions and Course Administration – Room 303, Roland Levinsky Building
Dr Jenny Gales
16.00 - 16.15 Introduction to Student Wellbeing Services – Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
Student Services will outline the support available to all students and where you need to go to access this support. The session will include information about:
· Disability Services
· Student Wellbeing Services (Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing)
· Chaplaincy
· Learning Development incl SUM UP
· Care Leavers
· Peer Assisted Learning (PALS)
16.15 – 16.45 Introduction to the Library and IT – Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
Kim Davis, Information Specialist
A short presentation from your subject librarian introducing you to the facilities and services of the University library.
16.45 - 17.00 Introduction to the Students’ Union – Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
A representative of the Students’ Union will outline all the extra-curricular activities you can enjoy, including; sports clubs and societies, volunteering, and how the Union is the hub of social life whilst studying. They provide your student support and representation.
Wednesday 18 September 2019
19.00 - 21.45 Welcome Party - Graduation Marquee Plymouth Hoe
The Welcome Party is your opportunity to meet informally with other students new to The Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as some current students and your academic staff.
Additionally, the evening includes a welcome drink, entertainment and the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher.
Thursday 19 September 2019
11.30 - 11.45 Careers – Room 101, Scott Building
Claire Guy
The most often quoted reason for coming to university is to enhance your future prospects and to create fulfilling career paths. Find out about how the Careers and Employability service can support you with this by; opening your eyes to a wealth of graduate options, helping you to develop skills and gain experience and providing you with all the practical help you need, from stage 0 right the way through to postgraduate study (and for up to 3 years after you finish your programme!)
13.00 - 14.00 Programme Overview - Room 104, Coxside Marine Station, please note this is a 30 minute walk from the main campus
Dr Jenny Gales
14.00 - 15.00 Hydrography Resources Introduction - Room 104, Coxside Marine Station
Dr Jenny Gales and Adam Bolton
15.00 - 16.00 Hydrography as a Career - Room 104, Coxside Marine Station
A talk from Industry on future career opportunities and membership of learned societies and specialist groups. Speaker to be confirmed.
Any time between 09.00 – 16.00 University Card Collection - Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building
You can collect your University card from Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building during the times given above. Your card is used for entry to the Library, some room entry, handing in coursework etc. You must complete online enrolment and upload a photo prior to attending this session. You will need to bring identification with you to this session. The preferred form of identification is a valid current passport. Please refer to our University Card Collection web page for further details.
NB: If you already have a card i.e. because you were previously a student on another course or at a Partner College, you do not need to attend this session.
Friday 20 September 2019
11.30 – 17.00 Excursion to Cawsands and Walk to Cremyll, via Mount Edgcumbe Park (3.5) mile walk) – Meet at the Barbican landing stage (close to the Mayflower steps on the Barbican). You must be there by 11.30.
Dr Ken Kingston, Dr Jenny Gales
Applied Marine Science Pathway
Tuesday 17 September 2019
14.00 – 16.00 Welcome and Introductions – Room 213, Babbage Building
Dr Vasyl Vlasenko
16.00 - 16.15 Introduction to Student Wellbeing Services - Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
Student Services will outline the support available to all students and where you need to go to access this support. The session will include information about:
· Disability Services
· Student Wellbeing Services (Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing)
· Chaplaincy
· Learning Development incl SUM UP
· Care Leavers
· Peer Assisted Learning (PALS)
16.15 – 16.45 Introduction to the Library and IT – Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
A short presentation from your subject librarian introducing you to the facilities and services of the University library.
16.45 – 17.15 Campus Tour – meet outside Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
Dr Vasyl Vlasenko
Wednesday 18 September 2019
19.00 - 21.45 Welcome Party - Graduation Marquee Plymouth Hoe
The Welcome Party is your opportunity to meet informally with other students new to The Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as some current students and your academic staff.
Additionally, the evening includes a welcome drink, entertainment and the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher.
Thursday 19 September 2019
11.30 - 11.45 Careers – Room 101, Scott Building
Claire Guy
The most often quoted reason for coming to university is to enhance your future prospects and to create fulfilling career paths. Find out about how the Careers and Employability service can support you with this by; opening your eyes to a wealth of graduate options, helping you to develop skills and gain experience and providing you with all the practical help you need, from stage 0 right the way through to postgraduate study (and for up to 3 years after you finish your programme!)
12.00 - 13.00 - Lunch - Room 410, Babbage Building
Lunch will be provided. This will be an opportunity for new students to meet staff and current students in an informal setting.
13.30 - 15.30 Course Outline and Module Choice - Room 208, Fitzroy Building
Dr Vasyl Vlasenko
15.30 – 16.00 English Language Centre – Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building
Dr Patrick McMahon
Any time between 09.00 – 16.00 University Card Collection - Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building
You can collect your University card from Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building during the times given above. Your card is used for entry to the Library, some room entry, handing in coursework etc. You must complete online enrolment and upload a photo prior to attending this session. You will need to bring identification with you to this session. The preferred form of identification is a valid current passport. Please refer to our University Card Collection web page for further details.
NB: If you already have a card i.e. because you were previously a student on another course or at a Partner College, you do not need to attend this session.
Friday 20 September 2019
10.00 – 17.00 Visit to Mount Edgcumbe – Meet by the Main Entrance of the Marine Building at 10.00
Details to be confirmed earlier in the week.