Your Foundation Year begins in September 2025. Find your induction and timetable details here:
If you are starting your course in September, then you'll find information on your welcome and induction sessions here from August.
Key Dates
Week beginning 1 September
Meet your tutors, support staff, and fellow students
Hear from our Finance Team about Student Finance
Discover the range of resources and guidance available to help you succeed
➡️ Check your email for your invitation and Teams link
Week beginning 15 September
Join us on campus for your official induction day.
Get to know your programme team and explore the university
➡️ Please see below for a list of subject areas, along with induction details and timetable information. You'll also receive an email with further details soon.
What to bring
If you are offered a place and choose to join us, we recommend bringing the following:
✅ Photo ID – Passport or driving licence.
If you do not have one of these documents, then we will accept a Voter Authority Certificate. If you do not already have this, you can request it for free from the government website: Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’)
✅ Notebook & Pens – Handy for jotting down important information.
✅ Laptop or Tablet (if available) – Not essential but useful for digital activities.
✅ Questions for Staff or Current Students – This is your chance to ask anything about student life!
Why Induction Matters
Induction is more than just admin — it’s your first step into university life.
During induction, you’ll:
Meet your tutors, support staff, and fellow students
Explore campus and get set up on university systems
Ask questions about finance and study skills
Start building your Foundation Year community
While you wait
In the meantime, why not start preparing? Explore these sections for useful tips and resources:
Prepare for university life - Learn about student life, finance, and what to expect
Prepare for academic study - Build confidence with digital and study skills before you arrive
On campus Induction and Timetable Details
Find your subject area below for full induction and timetable information.
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Wednesday 17 September
10:30am to 1pm
Room DA001
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session time :
Wednesdays 9am-12pm
Core Foundation session time:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 4 September, 1:00–2:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Monday 15 September
2pm to 5pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session times:
Mondays: 9am to 12pm
OR
Fridays: 11am to 2pm (depending on cohort group)
Core foundation session times
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome:
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Wednesday 17 September
10:30am to 1pm
Room DA001
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session time:
Wednesdays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 4 September, 1:00–2:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Monday 15 September
1pm to 4:30pm
Room HI101
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree Subject Session times:
Wednesdays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days).
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 4 September, 1:00–2:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Monday 15 September
1:30pm to 5pm
Room DA022
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session times:
Fridays 2pm to 5pm
Foundation session times
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Wednesday 17 September
11:30am to 2pm
Room DA022
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session times:
Fridays 3pm to 6pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Wednesday 17 September
12pm to 2:30pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session time:
Fridays 9am to 12pm
Foundation session times
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days).
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Wednesday 17 September
12pm to 2:30pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session time:
Fridays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 4 September, 1:00–2:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Monday 15 September
2pm to 5:30pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session time:
Mondays 9am to 12pm
Foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Wednesday 17 September
11am – 1:30pm
Room HI102
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session times:
Fridays 1pm to 4pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Wednesday 17 September
11:30am to 2pm
Room DA022
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session times:
Fridays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Wednesday 17 September
12pm to 2:30pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session time:
Fridays 12pm to 3pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days).
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 4 September, 1:00–2:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Monday 15 September
1:30pm to 5pm
Room CH116
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session times
Wednesdays 10am to 1pm
Core foundation session times
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 4 September, 1:00–2:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Monday 15 September
1pm to 4:30pm
Room HI101
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session times:
Fridays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Wednesday 17 September
12pm to 2:30pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session times:
Fridays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 2 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 1 September, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Wednesday 17 September
11:30am to 2pm
Room DA022
Timetable (week beginning 22 September)
Degree subject session time:
Fridays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)