PGT Politics

Your Welcome Week activities will take place in the week commencing 16 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 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.

Take a look at our campus map.

Please note that:

all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Monday 16 September

No sessions scheduled today

Tuesday 17 September

10:00-12:00 - Welcome and Induction with Politics PGT Directors- Room 1.02, Henry Daysh Building

Time: 10:00 to 12:00

Venue: Room 1.02, Henry Daysh Building (HDB 1.02)

Hosts:

Richard Dodgson, Lecturer in International Politics

Katharine Wright, Senior Lecturer in International Politics

Karyn McCloud, Education Administrator

12:00-13:00 - Welcome lunch - Politics social area, Level 4, Henry Daysh Building

Time: 12:00 to 13:00

Venue: Politics social area, Level 4, Henry Daysh Building

Host: All staff

13:30-15:00 - Student Support and Wellbeing - Room G.13, Henry Daysh Building

Time: 13:30 to 15:00

Venue: Room G.13, Henry Daysh Building

Hosts: Richard Dodgson and Anna Thompson

Wednesday 18 September

10:30-12:00 - Introduction to MA Teaching and Learning in Politics - Seminar Room, Baddiley-Clark Building

Time: 10:30 to 12:00

Venue: Seminar Room, Baddiley-Clark Building (Baddiley-Clark Building.Seminar Room)

Host: Richard Dodgson and others

13:30-14:30 - Careers and Employability- Room 6.16, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.6.16)

Time: 13:30 to 14:30

Venue: Room 6.16, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.6.16)

Hosts: Hanna Ketola and Careers Service

15:00-16:00 - Introduction to the Language Resource Centre (LRC) - Room G.13, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.G.13)

Time: 15:00 to 16:00

Venue: Room G.13, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.G.13)

Hosts: Richard Dodgson and LRC Team

Thursday 19 September

10:00-12:00 - Stepping Up to MA Study: Academic Skills Workshop - Room 6.16, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.6.16)

Time: 10:00 to 12:00

Venue: Room 6.16, Henry Daysh Building (HDB.6.16)

Host: Sarah Cullen and Richard Dodgson

13:30-15:00 - Campus Tour - Meet in Politics social area, Level 4, Henry Daysh Building

Time: 13:30 to 15:00

Venue: Meet in Politics social area, Level 4, Henry Daysh Building

Host: Richard Dodgson and Katharine Wright

Friday 20 September

No sessions scheduled today