SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
BSc (Hons) Psychology
INDUCTION STAGE 2 – DIRECT ENTRY
Induction: 21-25 September 2015
Please print this and bring it with you to your induction. It’s a good idea to:
 read it before you arrive.
 follow any links and check instructions
 bring with you any documents, photos, etc where these are specified.
Some documents may need to be returned to the University before you arrive.
New students: upload a photograph
If you have not already done so, please upload a photograph of yourself using the e@pplicant page
following the online instructions. This photo will appear on your University Card, which is issued to
you when you attend the University Card Collection session this week. Without this photo, your
University Card cannot be produced.
NB: this is not required if you already have a University Card because you were previously a
student on another course or at a Partner College. Your University Card will remain valid for the
duration of your studies at Plymouth University.
Online Enrolment
You must complete Online Enrolment as soon as possible and prior to collecting your University
Card.
MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
Introduction to Student’s Union
13.15-13.30
Student’s Union Representative
Sherwell Centre
Lower Lecture
Theatre
A representative of the Students’ Union will outline all the extracurricular 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.
13.30-14.00
Plymouth Award 2015
Karen Turvey, Employability Service
Sherwell Centre
Lower Lecture
Theatre
The Plymouth Award is designed to recognize and celebrate
student achievements outside the curriculum.
The Plymouth Award is one way of recognizing the value that we
place on these contributions and the learning and personal
growth that students gain from these activities.
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SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
Introduction to Stage 2
10.00-11.00
Sherwell Centre
Dr Matt Roser, Programme Leader and Dr Yaniv Hanoch, Stage Lower Lecture
2 Tutor
Theatre
11.00-11.30
Placement Scheme
Dr Ed Symes, Placement Co-ordinator and Lindsey Marshall,
Placement Officer
11.30-13.00
Break for lunch
13.00-13.30
Career Preparation and Planning
Dr Ed Symes
Sherwell Centre
Lower Lecture
Theatre
13.30-14.00
Career in Clinical Psychology
Jacqui Stedmon, Clinical Psychology Programme Director
Sherwell Centre
Lower Lecture
Theatre
14.00-14.30
Introducing the Peer Assisted Learning Scheme
Dr Chris Berry and Stage 2 Student Reps
Sherwell Centre
Lower Lecture
Theatre
WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
Direct Entry Meeting
10.00-11.00
Dr Patric Bach
Sherwell Centre
Lower Lecture
Theatre
Nancy Astor
Building Room 006
11.00-12.00
Understanding your Timetable
Dr Patric Bach
12.00-15.00
Meet with Personal Tutors
Go to your Personal Tutor’s office and sign up for a meeting between these times.
Nancy Astor
Building Room 006
Lists of Personal Tutors are on the Stage 2 notice board (situated along the corridor
on the 2nd floor of Portland Square A Block) and the student portal. Also check your
university email.
12.00-13.00
University Card Collection
(Students with surnames A-K)
Rolle 102
You must complete Online Enrolment prior to collecting your
University Card.
12.00-13.00
CAMPUS TOUR
(Students with surnames L-Z)
Last update: 10-Feb-16
Roland Levinsky
Lecture Theatre 2
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13.00-14.00
University Card Collection
(Students with surnames L-Z)
Rolle 102
You must complete Online Enrolment prior to collecting your
University Card.
13.00-14.00
CAMPUS TOUR
(Students with surnames A-K)
Sherwell Centre
Upper Lecture
Theatre
14.45-15.30
Introduction to the University Library
Joanna Triplett, Senior Information Specialist
Roland Levinsky
Lecture Theatre 1
Psychology Students will already be in the Lecture Theatre, just
go in quietly.
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.
THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER
Ebooks
13.30-14.00
Dr Phil Gee
Sherwell Centre
Lower lecture
Theatre
14.00-14.30
Technical Facilities and Services
Lynne James, Psychology Senior Technician
Sherwell Centre
Lower lecture
Theatre
15.00-16.30
Film Screening
Screening of ‘Rupture – a matter of life or death’
Babbage Building
Room 006 (lower
ground floor)
A documentary on recovery from brain injury written by Dr Paul
Broks.
19.15-21.45
Faculty of Health and Human Sciences Welcome Party
To view your invitation, please click on Faculty Welcome Party
on the Faculty page.
Graduation
Marquee, The
Hoe, Plymouth
FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY
Drop-in Sessions
10.00-12.00
Link Building
There will be drop-in sessions to learn more about the Student
Rooms 106 - 107
Portal and to practice using it. Simply go to one of these rooms
and there will be a member of staff there who will help you to get
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started.
You are also advised to check the Stage 1 notice board, Block A
on the 2nd floor of the Portland Square Building for group
allocations to Workshops, Tutor Groups, etc. Please make a
note of the weeks in which your groups start.
Don’t miss these key events led by the Students’ Union (UPSU). These events run all day so
you can drop in whenever you’re free:
Volunteer Fair – Tuesday 22 September in the campus marquees.
Make a difference in the local community and have a great time. Drop in to the Volunteer Fair and
learn more about the opportunities available from UPSU.
Sports & Societies Fair – Wednesday 23 September. Roland Levinsky Building and campus
marquees.
An opportunity to find out about all the UPSU societies and sports clubs, and to sign up. Joining any one
of the 180+ societies or sports clubs UPSU have on offer is a great way to make the most of your
University experience and have an incredible time!
Welcome Fair – Thursday 24 September. Roland Levinsky Building and campus marquees.
Local and national businesses and University services come together to provide discounts, offers, local
information & top tips. So come along and discover more about what’s on offer in Plymouth and across
the University.
Last update: 10-Feb-16
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