Medical information – Please read and action urgently
As soon as you have completed online enrolment, please ensure that you complete 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). 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
09.00 – 10.50 Welcome Meeting – Room 605, Rolle Building
Shanshan
Cheng
Welcome from the Head of School,
Professor Deborah Greaves
Introduction to staff and some
general information.
10.50 – 11.45 A series of short presentations as below. – Room 605, Rolle Building
10.50 - 11.05 Introduction to Student Wellbeing Services
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)
11.05 -
11.15 Placements
Andrea Kemp
11.15 - 11.30 ‘Civ Soc’ (the
student Civil Engineering Society) -
‘Civ Soc’ President or
representative
Civ Soc is run by and for the
students. They organise talks and trips about Civil Engineering, as well as
social activities.
11.30-
11.45 Introduction to the Students’ Union
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.
11.45 – 12.45 Health and Safety Talk - Room 605, Rolle Building
Tony Tapp
13.00-14.00
University of Plymouth International College
(UPIC) Registration - PUIC, 15 Portland Villas
Drew Kearney
An introduction to Plymouth University International College.
Tuesday 17 September 2019
10.00 –
11.00 Diving Talk – Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building
Keiron Fraser
It is ESSENTIAL that you attend this introduction session if you wish to be
considered for diver training.
11.00 –
13.00 What is expected at University – Devonport Lecture Theatre,
Portland Square Building
Programme Manager – Ed Ellis
13.00 Lunch with Personal Tutors – Robbins Foyer, Robbins Building, Robbins SR1, SR2 and SR3
14.00 –
15.00 Introduction to the Library and IT – Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland
Square Building
Information Specialist
A short presentation from your
subject librarian introducing you to the facilities and services of the
University library.
15.00 – 15.30 Campus tour - meet outside Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building
Shanshan Cheng
Wednesday 18 September 2019
10.00 – 16.00 Model Making
Ed Ellis,
Shanshan Cheng
Group 1 – Room 200, Smeaton
Building
Group 2 – Room 201, Smeaton
Building
Group 3 – Room 202, Smeaton
Building
Group 4 - Room 212,
Smeaton Building
You will be given instructions
regarding groups and which location to go to on Tuesday.
10.00 –
16.00 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Issue - Room W014, Brunel Building
Tony Tapp
All new students will be issued
with a free pack of essential PPE, required for attendance at laboratory
sessions (etc). You should attend at a specific time as advised earlier in the
week. Only students who have attended the Health and Safety talk will be
issued with Personal Protective Equipment.
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
10.00 – 12.00 Model Testing – Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building
Ed Ellis, Shanshan Cheng, Trevor Bevan
Any time between 09.00 – 16.00 University Card Collection - Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building
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.
14.00 – 16.00 - Institution of Civil Engineers registration – Room 105, Smeaton Building
Ed Ellis
You will be given instruction regarding the time that you should attend earlier in the week.