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MSc NCS Induction Week Timetable
Induction week begins on 27th September 2010.
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Induction Week Schedule
for new Students |
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Induction Week for new postgraduates begins on Monday 27th
September at 10.30am, in room 1.04, Malet Place Engineering
Building, UCL, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT.
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Joining
UCL Action checklist |
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Check that you have done everything
you need to do to prepare for university. |
Map of UCL
Main Campus |
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Including how to get to Department of Computer
Science, (Malet Place Engineering Building)
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Links to the following: Careers, Financial,
Health, Sports and Welfare Information, Term Dates, Fresher’s
Events, UCL Disability Centre, etc. |
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Induction
Week Schedule for New Postgraduates
Please Note: Rooms 1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 1.05 and 1.20
are all located on
the first floor of the Malet
Place Engineering Building, (MPEB).
Please make sure you are on time to avoid missing important information.
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27th September 2010 |
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10:30–11:00 |
MPEB 1.04 |
Sign up with the Computer Science Department
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11:00-12:00
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Introduction to the Department
Tracy Williams |
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Welcome & Programme Information Talk
Prof Mark Handley
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15:30–16:00 |
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UCL Enrolment All students need to bring their passports as proof of ID in order to enrol. Non UK/EU students should also bring copies of their passportsand visa for Registry to keep. |
| Tuesday
28th September 2010 |
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13:00-13:30 |
MPEB
1.02 |
Health
& Safety - Dave Twisleton
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14:00–15:30 |
MEPB
4.07 (Fourth floor) |
Department
of Computer Science
Allocation of Computer Accounts
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| Wednesday
29th September 2010 |
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9:00–10:30 |
MPEB
1.03 |
Introduction
to Unix Lecture
with Josias Elisee
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11:00-11.30 |
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Information Systems (IS) Induction Talk
- Learn about computing facilities
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Meet
Staff and Students at the welcome party! |
15:30–17:00 |
The Gallery Bar, ULU
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New
students welcome party!
Come and meet us!
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| Thursday
30th September 2010 |
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9:00–11:00 |
MPEB
4.06 (Computer Lab) |
Unix Lab Session
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13:00–15:00 |
MPEB
4.06 (Computer Lab) |
C Programming
Lab Session
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10:30-16:00 |
Wilkins Building North Cloisters
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Freshers’ Fayre
Clubs, societies and local and national businesses will all be there, vying for your attention. This is a great chance to get to know what's available to you as a student at UCL |
| Friday
1st October 2010 |
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10:00–12:00
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MPEB
4.06 (Computer Lab) |
Python Lab
Session
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12:00–13:00 |
Bloomsbury
Theatre |
Graduate
School Welcome talks for
the Taught Masters students
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10:30–16:00 |
Wilkins
Building North Cloisters |
Freshers’
Fayre
Clubs, societies and local and national businesses
will all be there, vying for your attention. This is a great
chance to get to know what's available to you as a student
at UCL |
TIMES
AND LOCATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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Joining
UCL Action Checklist
Before arrival
- Send any sponsorship details to UCL’s Student Fees
Office
- If required, obtain a student visa and appropriate entry
clearance. If you are studying for less than six months
but would like to be involved in volunteering, a full visa
will be required
- Begin to make financial arrangements, including opening
a bank account
- Get vaccinated. All students admitted to universities
in the UK are advised to be vaccinated against meningitis
- If you have a disability, contact UCL’s Student
Disability Services (www.ucl.ac.uk/disability)
- Organise accommodation. Arrange to have your post re-directed
- Read enrolment instructions sent by UCL Registry
- Read the information sent to you from your department
at UCL and any recommended reading that has been given
- Purchase any books or equipment required for your programme
of study
- Browse through UCL’s Transition website (www.ucl.ac.uk/transition)
- Check that any computer you are bringing to UCL is compatible
with the UCL network at: www.ucl.ac.uk/is/owncomputer
- Buy a map of London (with street index).
After arrival
- Move into your accommodation
- If you are an international student, attend the International
Students Orientation Programme
- If you have not already done so, open a bank account
- Report to your department as instructed
- Attend departmental and faculty welcome events
- Pick up your UCL Transition Diary from your department
- Formally enrol at UCL, including registering with UCL’s
Library and Information Systems
- Select course units online via UCL Portico (www.ucl.ac.uk/portico)
- Ensure that you, or your sponsor, pay your fees
- Find out when things are taught, or see your personal
timetable (www.ucl.ac.uk/timetable)
- If you are a UK student in receipt of an HE Maintenance
Grant, ensure that you have received your bursary entitlement
- Register with a doctor, either at the UCL Health Centre
or at another doctors’ surgery
- If you have a disability (including dyslexia) register
with UCL’s Student Disability Services
- Attend the UCL Students’ Union Freshers’ Fayre
- Check out some of the things you can do in your spare
time at www.visitlondon.com
and www.ucl.union.org/clubs-societies.
Information provided by UCL Transitions Department
- Full details available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/transition
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Map
of UCL Main Campus and Computer Science Department, (click
map to zoom)
The Department of Computer Science is located in the Malet Place Engineering
Building - Section C4 and C5 on the Map below
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Useful Links
Accommodation |
UCL Student Residence Office. |
Enquiries about UCL student housing. 117 Gower
Street. Tel: 020 7679 6322 E-mail: residences@ucl.ac.uk |
www.ucl.ac.uk/accommodation |
University of London Housing Services |
Private rental listings, tenancy advice. 4th Floor, ULU
Building, Malet Street. |
www.housing.lon.ac.uk |
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| Careers and Work Services |
UCL Union JobShop |
UCLU service to help you find part-time, casual
or vacation employment. 1st Floor Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon
Street. |
www.uclunion.org/find-a-job/ |
UCL Careers Service |
Help with developing skills, choosing a career and applying
for jobs. 4th Floor, ULU Building, Malet Street. |
www.ucl.ac.uk/careers |
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| Disability Support |
Disability Services |
Advice, support and resources. Rm G16, Ground
Floor, South Wing. Tel: 020 7679 0100, E-mail: disability@ucl.ac.uk |
www.ucl.ac.uk/disability
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Dyslexia Assessment and Support Centre (DASC) |
Free diagnostic service for students. Chandler
House. Open by appointment only. Tel: 020 7679 4223, E-mail:
c.jamieson@ucl.ac.uk |
www.ucl.ac.uk/disability |
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| Financial |
Student Financial Support and Welfare |
Information about loans, bursaries, grants and scholarships.
Rm G19, Ground Floor, South Wing. Tel: 020 7679 7021/2823,
E-mail: sfs@ucl.ac.uk |
www.ucl.ac.uk/current-students/financial-support/
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Student Fees Office |
Contact this office if you are having any
difficulty paying your fees. Ground Floor, South Wing. Tel:
020 7679 4125/4128, E-mail: fees@ucl.ac.uk |
www.ucl.ac.uk/current-students
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Scholarships |
Information on Scholarships, bursaries, grants and loan
schemes for prospective and current students. |
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/ |
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| Health |
Health Services including Dental Services |
You may register with the NHS Practice if
you live in central or north London. 3 Gower Place (Reception
2nd Floor, Dental 5th Floor).Tel: 020 7387 6306 |
www.gowerplacepractice.nhs.uk/ |
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| Sports and Extra Curricular |
Events |
A range of events at UCL such as performances, exhibitions
and public lectures. |
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/events/ |
Sports and Fitness |
The Bloomsbury Fitness Centre houses a fully equipped gym
and offers a range of fitness classes for all levels. 3rd/4th
Floor, Bloomsbury Building. |
www.uclunion.org/sport-fitness/ |
Clubs and Societies |
About 140 clubs and societies in arts and
media, sports and a range of other interests. 2nd Floor, Bloomsbury
Building. |
www.uclunion.org/clubs-societies/ |
Bloomsbury Theatre |
UCL’s own West End theatre. Gordon Street. Tel: 020
7388 8822 |
www.thebloomsbury.com
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UCL Union (UCLU) |
Student representation, welfare, entertainment,
cafés and shops. Main Building, 25 Gordon Street. |
www.uclunion.org |
University of London Union |
Members of UCLU are members of the University of London
Union (ULU). Student representation, sports facilities, swimming
pool, cafés and shops. ULU Building, Malet Street. |
www.ulu.co.uk |
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| Welfare and Support |
Nightline |
A confidential listening, support and information service
run by students, from 6.00pm–8.00am nightly. Tel: 020
7631 0101 |
www.nightline.org.uk
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UCL Online Student Support Group |
Advice and support for common student problems. |
www.ucl.ac.uk/support-pages
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Rights and Advice |
UCLU service offering advice on all student
matters. 1st Floor, Bloomsbury Building. Tel: 020 7679 2998/2507,
E-mail: uclu-rights.advice@ucl.ac.uk |
www.uclunion.org/get-advice/
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Student Counselling |
Confidential, individual appointments to discuss
personal issues. 3 Taviton Street. Tel: 020 7679 1487, E-mail:
j.etienne@ucl.ac.uk |
www.ucl.ac.uk/student-counselling
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Dean of Students
Dr Ruth Siddall |
Consult the Dean of Students, Deputy Dean
of Students or one of the Advisers to Women Students about
any issues you’re having, either study-related or personal.
E-mail: Dean.of.Students@ucl.ac.uk, Tel: 020 7679 4545 |
www.ucl.ac.uk/dean-of-students/ |
Advisers to Women Students |
Dr Dorothy Einon, Tel: 020 7679 5385, E-mail: d.einon@ucl.ac.uk |
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Sexual/Racial Harassment |
Sexual and/or racial harassment is not tolerated at UCL:
if you experience it, take action and seek advice. You can
approach a member of staff such as the Dean of Students, Advisers
to Women Students, or Rights and Advice (see contact details
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Department of Computer Science, UCL (University
College London)
Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Phone: 020 7679 7214 (+44 20 7679 7214)
Fax: 020 7387 1397 (+44 20 7387 1397)
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