BSc (Hons) Public Sociology - Induction Programme
We are delighted that you have chosen to study with QMU and we are looking forward to supporting you throughout your studies. You can also view further Induction Information & Support via our Main Induction Pages
Please click on the dates below to view your Induction Schedule
Tuesday 5th September 2023
10.00 - 11.00 | Programme Talk | Room 0047 |
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13.00 - 14.00 | Meet the Teaching Team | Room 2092 |
14.00 - 15.00 | University Welcome Talk | Halle Lecture Theatre |
15.00 - 16.00 | Meet your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) | You can find out who your PAT is via the Student Portal A list of room numbers will be available to view in the main atrium next to the entrance to the Library. You can also view them here: |
PAT ROOM NUMBERS
Joanne Fox | 2168 |
Clare Uytman | 2168 |
Sian Jones | 2168 |
Elle Bunyan | 2170 |
Kristen Knowles | 2170 |
Stewart Wilson | 2170 |
Toni Fallon | 2171 |
Carolane Helin | 2171 |
Matthew Gibson | 2171 |
Marion Ellison | 2173 |
Susanne Schulz | 2173 |
Jennifer Mackay | 2173 |
Stephen Darling | 2174 |
Eurig Scandrett | 2174 |
Linnea Wallen | 2174 |
Maddie Breeze | 2176 |
Stanley Nwankpa | 2176 |
Wednesday 6th September 2023
10.00 - 10.30 | IT Tour |
Online Session (pre-recorded). This session can be watched at the allotted time or at your convenience. |
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13.00 - 14.00 | Discover Library Essentials* |
Halle Lecture Theatre |
*Please watch this video before attending this session
Direct Entrants (years 2-4)
Monday 4th September
08.30 - 09.15 | Registration | Main Reception |
09.15 - 10.00 | Welcome Talks | Room 3169 |
10.00 - 10.45 |
Expectations Session
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Rooms 2170, 2171, 2173, 2174 & 2175 - You will be assigned a room following the Welcome Talk |
11.15 - 12.30 | Lecture: How are you assessed? | Room 3169 |
13.00 - 14.00 | Learning Resource Centre (Library) Induction | Room 3169 |
15.00 - 16.00 | Optional Campus Tour |
Tuesday 5th September
08.45 - 09.15 | PALS Leaders Available for Questions | Main Reception |
09.15 - 09.45 | Meet the ELS Team | Room 3169 |
09.45 - 10.45 | Lecture: Academic Writing | Room 3169 |
11.15 - 12.30 | Effective Learning Service: Academic Writing | Room 3169 |
13.00 - 14.00 | Speedy Seminar | Rooms 3089, 3090, 3163, 3164 & 3170 - You will be assigned a room |
14.00 - 15.00 | Harvard Referencing with the Learning Resource Centre | Room 3169 |
15.00 - 16.00 |
Meet your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT)* |
You can find out who your PAT is via the Student Portal A list of room numbers will be available to view in the main Atrium (near the Library) during induction week. You can also view the room numbers below: |
Wednesday 6th September
08.45 - 09.15 | PALS Leaders Available for Questions |
Main Reception |
09.15 - 12.30 | Essential Guide to Psych. Psych/Soc and Pub Soc. |
Room 2091 |
13.00 - 14.00 | Meet the Academic Administration team & Choosing your Modules | Room 3169 |
14.00 - 15.00 | Careers Team | Room 3169 |
*PATs
Joanne Fox | 2168 |
Clare Uytman | 2168 |
Sian Jones | 2168 |
Elle Bunyan | 2170 |
Kristen Knowles | 2170 |
Stewart Wilson | 2170 |
Toni Fallon | 2171 |
Carolane Helin | 2171 |
Matthew Gibson | 2171 |
Marion Ellison | 2173 |
Susanne Schulz | 2173 |
Jennifer Mackay | 2173 |
Stephen Darling | 2174 |
Eurig Scandrett | 2174 |
Linnea Wallen | 2174 |
Maddie Breeze | 2176 |
Stanley Nwankpa | 2176 |
International Students
This schedule is for all International Fee paying students. Please check your emails for confirmation from the International Office that you should be attending these events. This schedule is to be attended alongside your Programme Induction which you can see above.
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd September
Edinburgh Airport Welcome | If you haven't already, please email international@qmu.ac.uk with your arrival details before Wednesday August 30th |
Sunday 3rd September
10.00 |
International Induction | Halle Lecture Theatre |
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Following Induction Lunch |
Free bus to and from IKEA | Meet on Campus |
Monday 4th September
17.00 |
Free Musselburgh Walking Tour | Meeting at Postbox on Campus |
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Saturday 9th September
14.15 |
Free Guided Walking Tour of the City of Edinburgh | Meet at Advocate's Close on Cockburn Street |
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Saturday 7th October
14.15 |
Free Guided Walking Tour of the City of Edinburgh | Meet at Advocate's Close on Cockburn Street |
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Sunday 8th October
Time tbc |
Visit to the Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh | Further details of this event will be shared at the International Induction |
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Please see here for further information
You can also view further Induction Information & Support via our Main Induction Pages