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
| 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 0047 |
| 10.15 - 10.45 |
Introduction to the PGDE Programme Structure - Aims and Expectations |
Room 0047 |
| 10.45 - 11.00 |
Break for Coffee |
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| 11.00 - 12.30 |
Icebreaker Activity |
Room 0047 |
| 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 0047 |
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
Diversity, Difference and the Hidden Curriculum by Dr Sian Jones |
Room 0047 |
| 14.15 - 14.45 |
Home Economics, Business Education and RMPS subject groups – introductions and brief outline of the curriculum area |
Room 0047 |
| 14.45 - 15.45 |
Digital Workspaces – Overview and Login check-ins and acronyms guide for QMU Outdoor Activity Preparation Q & A |
Room 0047 |
| 10.00 - 12.00 |
RMPS, Business Education and Home Economics introductions with Subject Leaders |
Rooms 2170, 2171 & 2173 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
Monday 24th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
XM025 All students |
Room 2174 |
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Wednesday 26th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
X4092 All students |
Room 3165 |
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Thursday 27th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
XM024 Home Economics |
Room 3156 |
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XM052 Business Education |
Room 3106 |
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XM053 RMPS |
Room 3162 |
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.
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QMU week |
Dates |
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Notes
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17/8 |
Induction Days
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19-21 August 2026 |
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51 |
24/08 |
Session 1 |
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52 |
31/08 |
Session 2 |
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01 |
07/09 |
Session 3 |
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02 |
14/09 |
Session 4 |
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03 |
21/09 |
Session 5 |
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04 |
28/09 |
Session 6 |
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05 |
05/10 |
Session 7 (PGDE Reading Week) |
Lit Review due |
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06 |
12/10 |
Session 8 |
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07 |
19/10 |
Session 9 |
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08 |
26/10 |
Placement 1 (wk 1) |
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09 |
02/11 |
Placement 1 (wk 2) |
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10 |
09/11 |
Placement 1 (wk 3) |
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11 |
16/11 |
Placement 1 (wk 4) |
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12 |
23/11 |
Placement 1 (wk 5) |
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13 |
30/12 |
Placement 1 (wk 6) |
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14 |
07/12 |
Placement 1 (wk 7) |
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15 |
14/12 |
Placement 1 (wk 8) |
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16 |
21/12 |
XMAS HOLS |
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17 |
28/12 |
XMAS HOLS |
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18 |
04/01 |
Session 10 |
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19 |
11/01 |
Session 11 |
Social Justice Essay due |
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20 |
18/01 |
Session 12 |
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21 |
25/01 |
Session 13 |
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22 |
01/02 |
Session 14 |
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23 |
08/02 |
Session 15 |
Sustainability recorded presentation due |
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24 |
15/02 |
Session 16 |
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25 |
22/02 |
Placement 2a wk 9 |
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26 |
01/03 |
Placement 2a (wk 10) |
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27 |
08/03 |
Placement 2a (wk 11) |
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28 |
15/03 |
Placement 2a (wk 12) |
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29 |
22/03 |
Placement 2a (wk 13) Good Friday 26/3 |
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30 |
29/03 |
Placement 2a (wk14) Easter Monday 29/3 |
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31 |
05/04 |
Easter break |
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32 |
12/04 |
Easter break |
Students adjust holidays to meet with LA dates (Fife & Borders)
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33 |
19/04 |
Session 17 |
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34 |
26/04 |
Session 18 |
Prof Enquiry Live presentations all week
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35 |
03/05 |
Placement 2b (wk 15) |
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36 |
10/05 |
Placement 2b (Wk 16) |
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37 |
17/05 |
Placement 2b (Wk 17) |
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38 |
24/05 |
Placement 2b (Wk 18) |
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39 |
31/05 |
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Farewell booked for Thursday 3 June |
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40 |
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Exam board this week |
