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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology Stage 1 Induction Information 2017
Everything you need to know about Induction
Please remember to enrol online and upload a photo, if you are a new student, for your student card
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Welcome to your first year in the School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth, and if you are new to the city, welcome to Plymouth. You are starting on a fascinating intellectual and academic journey with us, as well as an exciting new stage of your life. I hope that you enjoy the journey, and make the most of all the opportunities that the University has to offer.
Your first week here is called Induction Week, during which there will lots of timetabled events. These are aimed at providing you with important information, helping you to become familiar with the University, and giving you the chance to meet some of your fellow students and tutors. There is a full timetable of events listed below. Please read it carefully, and ensure you attend the sessions.
On behalf all the staff in the School of Psychology, I welcome you to the University of Plymouth, and look forward to meeting you.
Tim Hollins, Head of School of Psychology.Monday 18 September
Venue (all day): Sherwell Lower, Lecture Theatre, Sherwell Conference Centre
10.00-10.30 Welcome with Professor Tim Hollins, Head of School
10.30-11.30 Introduction to Psychology with Dr Matt Roser, Programme Leader
11.30-12.00
Employability with Dr Ed Symes and Employability Service
BREAK FOR LUNCH
13.00-14.00 Introduction to Stage 1 with Dr Patric Bach, Student Advocate and Dr Ed Symes, Senior Tutor
14.00-14.15 Introduction to Student's Union - A representative from the Student's 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 also provide your student support and representation.
14.15-14.45 Plymouth Award 2017 - Employability Service: The Plymouth Award is designed to recognise and celebrate student achievements outside the curriculum. The Plymouth Award is one way of recognising the value that we place on these contributions and the learning and personal growth that students gain from these activities.
14.45-15.00 Student Funding Unit - An introduction to the support and advice the Student Funding Unit can provide about all aspects of student funding.
Tuesday 19 September
All Students: This morning before your first Induction session find out who your Personal Tutor by accessing the BSc Psychology 0191X Programme site on the DLE (Digital Learning Environment) via the link below, open the tutorials folder and follow the instructions.
Go and find your tutor's office on the 2nd floor Portland Sq Building and sign up for an initial meeting with them on Wednesday morning, fitting it around your Induction timetable.
Check this link to access the list of Personal Tutors
Please access this link to find the location of your tutor’s office.
NOTE: Some tutors may need to make alternative arrangements, so keep checking your University email account for any messages. If you are unable to meet your tutor for any reason, please email or phone them (contact details are in the Stage 1 Handbook) to arrange an alternative time.
10.00-11.00 Introduction to Sociology Minor Venue: Fitzroy Building, room 307
All Students, Venue (Tuesday morning): Roland Levinsky Building, Lecture Theatre 1
11.00-11.30 Welcome with Dr Bridie Kent, Executive Dean of Faculty
11.30-12.30 Introduction to the Stage 1 Timetable with Dr Peter M Jones, Timetable Co-ordinator. How the timetable works and which sessions you are required to attend for your modules.
12.30-13.00 Introduction to PSYC101 your first taught module with Dr William Simpson, PSYC101 Module Leader. PLEASE NOTE: attendance at this session is strongly advised.
13.00-13.30 ebooks with Dr Phil Gee, Associate Head, Teaching and Learning
BREAK FOR LUNCH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNIVERSITY CARD COLLECTION AND CAMPUS TOUR
Card Collection, Venue: Rolle Building, room 206
14.00-15.00 University Card Collection, Students with last names A-K. You must complete online enrolment and photo upload prior to collecting your University Card, also remember to bring Photo ID with you. Cards are only issued to new students. Campus Tour is after Card collection, see below.
15.00-16.00 University Card Collection, Students with last names L-Z. You must complete online enrolment and photo upload prior to collecting your University Card, also remember to bring Photo ID with you. Cards are only issued to new students. Campus Tour is prior to Card collection, see below.
Campus Tour Meeting Point, Venue: Rolle Building, room 018
14.00-15.00 Campus Tour Students with last names L-Z
15.00-16.00 Campus Tour Students with last names A-K
Wednesday 20 September
9.00-12.00 Meet your Personal Tutor: meet with your Personal Tutor in their office during these times, you will have signed up to meet them yesterday.
13.00-15.00 Staff Research Interests Venue: Roland Levinsky Building, Lecture Theatre 1
This afternoon consists of talks by a few of our academic staff on things that fascinate them in psychology. Some of the stuff we have to do in induction week can be a little dull, so we thought it worth reminding you of the real reason for being here ….
- Dr Sylvia Terbeck: Social Psychologist
- Professor Michael Hyland: Health Psychologist
- Dr Jeremy Goslin: Cognitive Neuroscientist
- Professor Andy Wills: Cognitive Psychologist
Thursday 21 September
Venue (Thursday morning): Sherwell Lower, Lecture Theatre
10.00-10.30 Introduction to the University Library with Joanna Triplett, Information Specialist. A short presentation on the University Library from the Psychology Information Specialist to inform you of the Library's layout, opening times and services, together with an introduction on how to search for books, journals and other materials using the 'Primo' system and the IT Tutorials for help with using Moodle.
10.30-11.00 Technical Facilities and Services with Lynne James, Psychology Senior Technician. An overview of the facilities and services Psychology Technicians can provide during your degree.
11.00-11.15 Welcome Party Promo, Events Team
BREAK FOR LUNCH
Venue (Thursday afternoon): Roland Levinsky Building, Jill Craigie Cinema
13.00-14.30 Students with last names A-K Film Screening of Rupture, a matter of life or death
14.30-16.00 Students with last names L-Z Film Screening of Rupture, a matter of life or death
19.15-21.45 Faculty of Health and Human Sciences Welcome Party at the Graduation Marquee Plymouth Hoe
Friday 22 September
Venue: Link Building room 106-107
10.00-12.00 Drop-in Session
The drop-in session allow you to learn more about the Student Portal and to practice using it. Simply go to this venue and a member of staff with help you to get started.
You are also advised to check the PSYC101 DLE site for group allocations for workshops and Tutor groups etc. Please make a note of the weeks in which your groups start.
Please note week commencing 25th September is University week 9.
Free e-Books
To give you a great start, if you are studying psychology as your only or major subject, we'll give you a free set of eBooks when you start your first year.
The complete set of eBooks is worth over £1500 – your main recommended reading for your core psychology lectures covered at no cost to you!
Free eBooks from the School of Psychology
If you're thinking about studying Stage 2 abroad, an Exchange Briefing meeting will be arranged for early November, where you can learn more about studying stage 2 as an Exchange Student. An email will be sent in October with details, so keep checking your University email for this notice.
In the mean time read about previous exchange student experiences below.
Study abroad year in the USA
I can proudly say that it has been one of the best and wisest choices I could have ever made!
Simge Engelkiran spent a year in Nebraska
A challenge year in the USAPsychology exchange opportunities
Broaden your horizons by studying abroad for your second year.
All psychology students can opt to spend their second year studying at a University overseas
Find out more about about psychology exchange opportunitiesGraduate and student profiles
The Faculty of Health and Human Sciences invite you to attend a very special welcome party in the Graduation Marquee on Plymouth Hoe:
Thursday 21 September
7.15pm – 9.45pm*
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