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Digital Marketing MSc

Programme code(s): 5493F

Your Welcome Week programme runs from 17 to 21 September 2024.

To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities and fun activities.

Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider university.

You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.

Please note that:

  • all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
  • your activities may be a mix of in-person and online sessions. If applicable, links to online sessions will be provided in the activity description. 
  • some activities may require sign-up in order to attend. If applicable, sign-up links will be provided in the activity description.
  • most sessions are compulsory, but some are optional – this will be specified in the activity description.

Tuesday 17 September

13:00 - DPD Welcome - NUBS 3.15

Time: 13:00 to 14:30

Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 3.15

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

Meet your Degree Programme Director (DPD), Kirk Dodds, who will welcome you to the programme

14:30 - Get Sust! - NUBS 3.15

Time: 14:30 to 15:30

Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 3.15

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No 

Have fun and get to know your fellow students with the Get Sust! board game designed by Business School students. 

15:30 - Meet your Module Leaders - NUBS 3.15

Time: 15:30 to 16:30

Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 3.15

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

Find out more about your modules and key tasks before teaching begins.

Wednesday 18 September

13:30 - Business School Welcome - FDC G.41

Time: 13:30 to 14:30

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room G.41

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No

Join us for a welcome to the Business School and key information about the Library and Careers support.

Thursday 19 September

9:30 - Introduction to LinkedIn Learning (optional) - online

Time: 9:30 to 10:00

Venue: Online 

Attendance: Optional

Sign-up required: No

Business School Director of Digital Education, Dr David Grundy, will introduce you to LinkedIn Learning and explain how you can use this to support your studies. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Once you have completed your registration you will receive an email with details of how you can access LinkedIn Learning.

Link to join this session online via MS Teams

 

10:00 - Sustainability Challenge (optional) - Herschel Learning Lab

Time: 10:00 to 12:00

Venue: Herschel Learning Lab, 1st floor, Herschel Building

Attendance: Optional 

Sign-up required: Yes

Event for Master's students in the Business School. Work collaboratively to tackle a sustainability challenge – a great opportunity to get to know your peers and become a global systemic thinker.

Limited spaces available – book your place. 

13:00 - Alumni Panel - NUBS 1.03

Time: 13:00 to 14:00

Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), Room 1.03

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No 

Hear from recent graduates about their journey and what they have achieved after graduation. 

Friday 20 September

11:00 - North East Business Landscape Event (optional) - FDC G.41

Time: 11:00 to 12:00

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room G.41

Attendance: Optional

Sign-up required: Yes

Join us for an informative and engaging panel session with leading business voices from around the region to discuss the history of industry within the North East, current trends, and future changes. 

This session will be informative, providing you with key market information ahead of your studies beginning, and will also allow you to network with some of the industry leaders across the North East landscape. 

Refreshments will be provided.

Places are limited – Sign up here

 

13:00 - Wellbeing Welcome with Senior Tutor - FDC G.41

Time: 13:00 to 14:00

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room G.41

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No 

Hear about the support available to you. This session is led by your Senior Tutor, Dr. Chiara Marzocchi, and will include input from our Student Wellbeing Adviser.

You will also be able to access key wellbeing information on the Core Canvas Induction Course – you will have access once you have completed registration.

14:00 - Personal Tutor Meetings - NUBS/FDC

Time: 14:00 to 15:00

Venue: Various TBC (Newcastle University Business School/Frederick Douglass Centre)

Attendance: Compulsory

Sign-up required: No 

Come to a group meeting with your allocated Personal Tutor (PT). They will be your own point of contact during your programme for advice and guidance on personal and academic matters. You will be notified of your Personal Tutor and room details by email.

Changes to Personal Tutor sessions may be required due to staff availability.

15:00 - DPD Q&A Session - NUBS 2.04

Time: 15:00 to 16:00

Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 2.04

Attendance: Optional

Sign-up required: No 

An opportunity to ask your Degree Programme Director (DPD), Kirk Dodds, any last-minute questions about your programme before teaching begins.

 

Saturday 21 September

Saturday 21 September - Induction Activities (optional - sign up required)

Saturday Induction Welcome Event

Time: 10:00 to 14:00 

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), Ground Floor Foyer 

Attendance: Optional 

Sign-up required: Yes 

Join us for an engaging and relaxed morning where you can engage in a range of bite-size activities, meet our employability team here at Newcastle University Business School, and network with your peers whilst getting to know all that Newcastle has to offer. Food and refreshments included. 

Places are limited. Sign up here


Other induction activities

As well as your course activities, you may also be interested in activities running across the Business School and the wider university.

Tuesday 17 September to Wednesday 18 September - Students’ Union Clubs and Societies Fair

Time: 10:00 to 16:00 (10:00 to 11:00 Quiet Hour)

Venue: University Sports Centre

Attendance: Optional 

Sign-up required: No

At the Clubs and Societies Fair, you will find members from the majority of the 65 clubs and 200 societies, ready and willing to answer any question you may have about joining, cost, socials, training and more! It’s the perfect opportunity to see what we have on offer and mingle with those already involved. You may even see some demonstrations. From Archery to Zumba there really is something for everyone with our fantastic student led clubs and societies.

Please note: 10:00 to 11:00 is Quiet Hour whereby we will be making adjustments to the environment to make it less sensory stimulating for those that may have a hidden disability.

For further information about NUSU Clubs and Societies see: Newcastle University Students' Union (nusu.co.uk)

 

Tuesday 15 October - Business School Dean's Afternoon Tea - Newcastle Civic Centre

Time: 17:15 to 19:15

Venue: Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8QH

Attendance: Optional 

Sign-up required: Yes

Now that you are settling into the School, join us for an age-old tradition. Relax with staff and fellow students to enjoy a classic ‘afternoon tea’ in an iconic venue in the heart of the city.

You will need to pre-register for this event.

W/c Monday 4 November - Business School Careers Success Week

Our annual employability conference aims to help you explore a range of business sectors and build your skills in a range of activities and sessions. You will have the opportunity to take part in the events listed below.

  • Management Consultancy Day: with insight session and consultancy workshop
  • Skills sessions in: Digital Marketing, Design Thinking and Project Management
  • Networking and Speed Mentoring Events
  • Career Treks to London and Manchester
  • Industry sector insight sessions
  • Business Challenges with prizes