Geography BSc Welcome Pack

Monday 11 September

• Session: Studying Geography at the University of Northampton
• Time: 11am
• Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/34c8768a7ff743b58fbb867587c0f2bd

This online session will be delivered using Blackboard Collaborate (which is broadly similar to using Zoom, which you may have used before). You don’t need to download any software or set up an account in order to participate.

Test whether your browser will work with Collaborate. Review the student guide to using Collaborate. You won’t need to put on your camera or microphone, but can if you wish.

If you are unable to attend this session, you can arrange an individual online chat by emailing faith.tucker@northampton.ac.uk.

This is your induction timetable for the week commencing 18 September, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact induction organiser Dr Faith Tucker: faith.tucker@northampton.ac.uk.

Monday 18 September

• Session: Introduction to BSc Geography. Find out about the course and meet your Programme Leader and Personal Academic Tutor.
• Time: 10am-12pm
• Location: Learning Hub, Floor 2, Room LH231

• Session: Introduction to Studying at UON. Learn how to access your timetable, IT account, NILE, reading lists and other study resources. Please bring a laptop if you can.
• Time: 1pm-3pm
• Location: Learning Hub, Floor 2, Room LH227

Tuesday 19 September 

• Session: Fieldwork Activity. This activity will develop your fieldwork skills and help you get to know other members of the class. You will need to bring lunch and a drink. Please wear shoes suitable for walking over uneven ground. We will provide more details about this activity in the first session and will check any accessibility needs. Any queries or concerns, email faith.tucker@northampton.ac.uk.
• Time: 9am-5pm
• Location: Meet outside Senate building (entrance near the Reception desk)

Wednesday 20 September 

• Session: Getting Ready for Study. You will be working with other members of the class to look at resources related to your first classes.
• Time: 11am-1pm
• Location: Learning Hub, Floor 1, Room LH128

• Also on Wednesday 20 September Students’ Union activities will be running across the campus. Please see the Students’ Union website. It will be updated in advance of Welcome Week with further information.

Thursday 21 September

• Session: Meet your Personal Academic Tutor. You will have a short meeting with your Personal Academic Tutor.
• Time: to be confirmed – you will be informed of the time in the first session.
• Location: Learning Hub, Floor 1, please wait outside Room LH101

• Also on Thursday 21 September Students’ Union activities will be running across the campus. Please see the Students’ Union website. It will be updated in advance of Welcome Week with further information.

Friday 22 September

• Session: Fieldwork in the Local Community. An opportunity for you to get to know the local area whilst working in a small group.
• Time: 10am-1pm
• Location: Meet outside Learning Hub building (opposite the campus shop)