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PG INDUCTION SCHEDULE 2024/25

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Getting Started in Philosophy

Click on the booklet here for everything you need to know.

Induction Week Activities for ALL POSTGRADUATE Philosophy Students

Wednesday 25th September

11.00 am 12.00 noon - Welcome Meeting [Mandatory]

Meet the PGT Leadership Team, Eric Olson, Jim Chamberlain and Stephen Laurence along with the Student Experience Team. This talk will also cover the Library resources.

Venue: Hicks, Lecture Theatre 3

12.00 - 2.00pm - Student Led Initiatives

Hear about the opportunities to 'Get Involved'. At the talk you will hear from the Students Union followed by PhilSoc, PinC and Philonous.

Venue : LT6, The Diamond

2.00 - 4.00 pm - Postgraduate Welcome Social

A chance to meet and socialise with all the new Philosophy Postgraduates, both taught and research, over a buffet lunch with a free drink voucher!

Venue: The University Arms (upstairs)

Thursday 26th September

11am - 12 noon Introduction to MySkills [mandatory]

All new PGT students introductino to MySkills.

Venue: Workroom 4, 38 Mappin Street

1pm - 3pm Digital Learning Introductory Session/301 Skills Session/Wellbeing Advisors Visit [mandatory]

A guide to the digital learning facilities including Blackboard followed by a visit from the 301 Learning Skills team and finally Cat & Ben from the Faculty Wellbeing team

Venue: Richard Roberts Auditorium

Friday 27th September

11.00 am - 1pm

Race Equality and Consent Conversations MANDATORY

Consent conversations will cover key topics on sexual consent, what the law says, some myths and facts about sexual consent and what an active bystander may look like. The session will consist of a 20-minute presentation on key concepts and a 40-minute interactive workshop.

Race Conversations is aimed to explore race and racism, particularly racial inequality in the UK. The session will include examples of privilege, micro aggressions as well as reflective and interactive questions on diversifying the curriculum and tackling difficult conversations. We will also discuss practical intervention tips, equipping our students with skills to safely intervene and protect themselves and or the victim[s]. The session will consist of a 20-minute presentation on key concepts and a 40-minute interactive workshop.

Venue: Richard Roberts Auditorium

3.00 pm - Walk in Endcliffe Park - all new students. [Optional]

Join staff and fellow students for a walk in one of Sheffield's most iconic parks - meeting at the Philosophy Building on Victoria Street from 2.30 pm or alternatively at the Cafe in the park from 3pm

Monday 30th September

Teaching Begins!

The Induction continues with the Research Training Seminars, a series of seminars/sessions that cover a range of topics and skills involved in Philosophy PG programmes and Philosophy research more broadly, as well as preparing for careers beyond your current programme.

The schedule for the 2024/25 Research Training Seminars is linked to below. The schedule also indicates which of these sessions are mandatory for PGT students and which are mandatory for PGR students:

Schedule 2024/25 - coming soon

NB: Masters students are also invited to attend the PGR specific sessions, which offer advice on careers, job applications, applying for PhD funding, recommended for all considering to apply for a PhD programme, and more.

Campus Map

View our interactive campus map by clicking the button below. Here you will find where the gender-neutral toilets, prayer rooms, baby changing facilities and more are!

Campus Map

Alternatively, you can view the map below:

online-campus-map-a-z.pdf

What else to watch out for:

Alongside your programme specific events there are several other events which will be happening, either noted in your checklists or as and when across the week. Keep an eye out on departmental emails to stay up to date! Some of the events to keep an eye out for are listed below: