PGDE (Business Education, Home Economics & RMPS)
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
ALL SCHEDULES ARE TBC FOR 2026 - PLEASE CHECK BACK IN AUGUST 2026 FOR UPDATES
| 09.30 Arrival |
Welcome to QMU PGDE Programme |
Meet at Reception, QMU Campus |
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| 10.00 - 10.15 | Introductions to QMU, PSE and Initial Teacher Education and Staff Team by Dr Simon Hoult | Room 2156 |
| 10.15 - 10.45 |
Introduction to the PGDE Programme Structure - Aims and Expectations |
Room 2156 |
| 10.45 - 11.00 |
Break for Coffee |
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| 11.00 - 12.30 |
Icebreaker Activity |
Room 2156 |
| 12.30 - 13.15 | Lunch at Maggie's - The Student Union (Please note, Maggie's sells lunches or you can bring a packed lunch) | |
| 13.15 - 13.30 |
PVG Talk (Placement Administration) |
Room 2156 |
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
Diversity, Difference and the Hidden Curriculum by Dr Sian Jones |
Room 2156 |
| 14.15 - 14.45 |
Home Economics, Business Education and RMPS subject groups – introductions and brief outline of the curriculum area |
Room 2156 |
| 14.45 - 15.45 |
Digital Workspaces – Overview and Login check-ins and acronyms guide for QMU Outdoor Activity Preparation Q & A |
Room 2156 |
| 10.00 - 12.00 |
RMPS, Business Education and Home Economics introductions with Subject Leaders |
Rooms TBC |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 12.00 - 12.30 |
Break |
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| 12.30 - 15.00 |
Maggie's Wood Outdoor Experience |
Maggie's Wood & The Howff |
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| 10.00 - 11.00 |
Introduction to Library
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Room 2156 |
|---|---|---|
| 11.15 - 11.30 | Introduction to Effective Learning Service | Room 2156 |
| 11.30 - 12.00 |
Looking Ahead to First Week of Teaching
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Room 2156 |
| 12.00 - 13.00 | Lunch | |
| 13.00 - TBC | Union Rep Talks - Still TBC | Room 2156 |
Schedule for 2026 will be confirmed in due course.
Please note, these are not on-campus sessions and can be done in your own time. We recommend completing the IT Tour below and then heading HERE to watch the LRC induction.
