What's On: January Welcome 2012
Welcome runs from Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 January 2012
Student Life and University of Salford Students' Union organise a wide range of events to help you settle in at Salford.
Win an Apple iPad courtesy of University of Salford Students' Union with our loyalty scheme.
Attend eight events to enter our prize draw. Collect a loyalty card at the Welcome to Salford event at 12.00noon on Wednesday 25 January or see us at the Welcome Information Point in University House. Get a stamp on your loyalty card when you attend qualifying events. Collect 8 stamps to be entered into our prize draw at the Welcome Meal on Friday 27 January 2012.
Essential events
All of the events we offer during Welcome have been designed to help you settle in at University and make a great start to your studies at Salford. The following events are essential to all new students to help you get the most out of your studies and to get ready for your future:
- Welcome to Salford
- Getting Started with University Learning
- Plagiarism and Referencing your work
- Library Induction
- CV clinic for International Students
See what's on each day:
Wednesday 25 January 2012
12.00noon - 12.30pm
Welcome to Salford With Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Huw Morris
Lady Hale G14
Come along to find out more about the University, your Students’ Union and the local area. Meet the team organising Welcome and make sure you know what is going on.
Get your loyalty card to enter our prize draw at the Welcome Meal: you could win an Apple iPad courtesy of University of Salford Students’ Union.
12.30pm - 1.00pm
Safe and Secure in Salford
Lady Hale G14
We want you to enjoy your time in Salford and feel safe while you are here. This workshop is an opportunity for you to get advice and tips on staying safe while you are a student. Repeated on Thursday at 12.30pm
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Welcome Expo
International Life Centre, University House
Find out about the services available to you while you are a student and get information on what you can do in your own time. Sign up for trips and tours listed in this programme.
1.30pm - 2.00pm Campus Tour
University House
Take a tour of the University with our Student Life Hosts.
2.00pm - 2.45pm Living in the UK
Derwent Room, University House
Members of International Society will be talking about how to get the most out of your time at Salford, living with the British and understanding the quirks of culture in the UK. Repeated on Friday at 4.00pm
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Money Doctors: Managing your Money at University
Derwent Room, University House
Find out about good money management whilst you are in the UK and how to open a UK bank account. Learn essential tips and tricks from our team of Specialist Advisers.
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Why be Enterprising? Stand Out from the Crowd!
Derwent Room, University House
Your time at university should enable you to make the most of your career.
Ever wanted to know what personal skills successful entrepreneurs have?
Being enterprising means being proactive, creative, innovative, dynamic and focusing on implementation wherever you are and whatever you are doing, which could be within your own business, a company, academia, public sector, or within clubs and societies. This session will get you thinking about these skills and how you can improve them.
5.30pm - 8.00pm
Globe Café
International Life Centre, University House
Globe Café opens every Wednesday evening in the International Life Centre in University House. International students are welcome to drop in to enjoy games and a relaxed atmosphere. Meet new friends and hear about different aspects of British culture. And it’s free!
from 7.30pm
Games Galore
Bar Yours, University house
Break the ice playing giant games like Jenga along with a range of retro classics.
Thursday 26 January 2012
10.00am - 10.45am
Repeated at 11.00am - 11.45am
CV Clinic for International Students
Careers & Employability, University House
This event is for new international students. Learn how to build a UK style CV. This will help you if you are looking for part-time work and if you apply for post-study work in the UK at the end of your course. If you already have a printed CV, bring it with you.
9.30am - 11.30am
Getting started with University Learning
International Life Centre, University House
While starting at university opens up fantastic opportunities, students often worry about what to expect. You might be wondering things like:
- Have I made the right decision?
- What is a seminar?
- What sort of assessments will I have, and how do I make a start on them?
- How will I fit everything in?
This informal workshop will give you the chance to ask questions, discuss your worries and meet other new students. Repeated on Friday at 10.00am
10.00am - 10.30am
Campus Tour
University House
Take a tour of the University with our Student Life Hosts.
11.00am - 12.00noon
University of Salford Community Action Teams and Salford Student Life Award
Derwent Room, University House
Find out how to achieve the Student Life Award and how to get involved in the University of Salford Community Action Team’s (USCATs) volunteering projects. Volunteering can provide a unique opportunity to find out about a chosen career and to stand out when applying for courses and jobs. It’s an ideal way to pick up experience of skills that employers look for, including communication, leadership, team-work and problem-solving and to establish contacts that could help you secure the job you want.
The Student Life Award is a great way to get involved in and be recognised for volunteering, to be part of an elite group of students and to go the extra mile during your time at University. The Award will help you to develop the necessary skills and abilities to succeed in the world of work after graduation, through volunteering and other extra-curricular activities. Repeated on Friday at 3.00pm
12.00noon - 1.00pm
Library Induction
Clifford Whitworth CW209
Come along to a Library induction for an overview of library and computing services. The session lasts for about an hour and will include a presentation, demonstrations and some hands-on practice of key services including:
- how to find the books on your reading list
- how to look at e-journals
- how to print out your work
Repeated on Friday at 1.00pm
12.30pm - 1.15pm
Safe and Secure in Salford
International Life Centre, University House
We want you to enjoy your time in Salford and feel safe while you are here. This workshop is an opportunity for you to get advice and tips on staying safe while you are a student.
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Plagiarism and Referencing your Work
International Life Centre, University House
What are the rules for referencing at the University of Salford, and what does your tutor expect? This hands-on workshop explores:
- Why we need to reference
- Using the work of other authors in your assignments
- Paraphrasing and using quotations
- Writing your reference list
Repeated on Friday at 1.30pm
3.30pm - 5.30pm
Great British Culture Game
International Life Centre, University House
Join Michelle and friends from Student Life for a fun packed event about life and culture in the UK.
6.00pm - 10.00pm
Trip to Trafford Centre
Meet at Bar Yours, University House
Tickets £3
There is loads to do at this vast shopping and entertainment complex, including ten pin bowling, Laser Quest, or indoor golf. For a more relaxed evening you can browse at over 200 stores or dine in one of the 60 restaurants, bars and cafes.
Friday 27 January 201
10.00am - 12.00noon
Getting started with University Learning
International Life Centre, University House
While starting at university opens up fantastic opportunities, students often worry about what to expect. You might be wondering things like:
- Have I made the right decision?
- What is a seminar?
- What sort of assessments will I have, and how do I make a start on them?
- How will I fit everything in?
This informal workshop will give you the chance to ask questions, discuss your worries and meet other new students.
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Library Induction
Clifford Whitworth CW209
Come along to a Library induction for an overview of library and computing services. The session last for about an hour and will include a presentation, demonstrations and some hands-on practice of key services including:
- how to find the books on your reading list
- how to look at e-journals
- how to print out your work
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Working in the UK
Careers & Employability, University House
Are you new to the UK? Want to get a part-time job whilst studying but don't know where to start? This workshop is just for you! You can find out about how to get a National Insurance Number, where to look for jobs, the benefits of part-time work and any legislation you need to be aware of.
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Plagiarism and Referencing your Work
International Life Centre, University House
What are the rules for referencing at the University of Salford, and what does your tutor expect? This hands-on workshop explores:
- Why we need to reference
- Using the work of other authors in your assignments
- Paraphrasing and using quotations
- Writing your reference list
3.00pm - 4.00pm
University of Salford Community Action Teams and Salford Student Life Award
Careers & Employability, University House
Find out how to achieve the Student Life Award and how to get involved in the University of Salford Community Action Team’s (USCATs) volunteering projects. Volunteering can provide a unique opportunity to find out about a chosen career and to stand out when applying for courses and jobs. It’s an ideal way to pick up experience of skills that employers look for, including communication, leadership, team-work and problem-solving and to establish contacts that could help you secure the job you want.
The Student Life Award is a great way to get involved in and be recognised for volunteering, to be part of an elite group of students and to go the extra mile during your time at University. The Award will help you to develop the necessary skills and abilities to succeed in the world of work after graduation, through volunteering and other extra-curricular activities.
4.00pm - 5.00pm Living in the UK
Kent/Colne Room, University House
Members of the International Society will be talking about how to get the most out of your time at Salford, living with the British and understanding the quirks of culture in the UK.
5.00pm - 7.00pm Welcome Meal
International Life Centre, University House
Come along for a FREE evening meal and more! Meet some new people and don’t forget to fill in your personal details on the back of your loyalty card and enter it into the prize draw! You could win an Apple iPad courtesy of University of Salford Students’ Union.
7.30pm - 10.00pm
International Society Quiz
Bar Yours, University House
Always a highlight of Welcome at Salford, the International Society Quiz is an old favourite. It’s always really good fun, a brilliant chance to meet other people and relax at the end of the week.
Saturday 28 January 2012
9.00am - 5.00pm Trip to Liverpool, Meet outside Maxwell Building
Tickets: £5.00 in advance from the Welcome Expo,
or visit the Welcome Information Point in University House.
Join us for a trip to the nearby City of Liverpool. Once a major seaport, this amazing city was known as the gateway to the world. The famous skyline features the elaborate Liver Buildings, the Albert Dock and not one, but two cathedrals completed in the Twentieth Century. With its own distinctive accent, a rich and diverse culture awaits you. You will have the chance to visit some of the impressive collection of museums and art galleries, see the famous Matthew Street area and the Cavern Club, and lots more.
Sunday 29 January 2012
11.00am - 3.00pm A Look Around Manchester
Meet outside Maxwell Building
Take a guided tour around Manchester with a group of Student Life Hosts, who are also current students at the University. Get first hand tips on where to go and what to do in Manchester, and let us know if there is somewhere you want to find!