Welcome to The School of PhysicAL and CHEMICAL SCIENCES.

Here you will find all the information you need as you embark on your degree with us.

We have a number of activities scheduled throughout the week, each designed to help you acclimatise to university life and ensure you have everything you need to excel and Queen Mary.

If you need support or guidance at any point please click on the "Help and Support" tab.

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General Module Announcements Forum
View all general news and announcements from the your module leaders.
Student forum
Forum Description: This forum is available for everyone to post messages to. Students can raise questions or discuss issues related to the module. Students are encouraged to post to this forum and it will be checked daily by the module leaders. Students should feel free to reply to other students if they are able to.

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Coronavirus advice and updates
- The university has produced this webpage, which provides information and guidance for students at Queen Mary, it is updated regularly. The primary concern at QMUL is the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.
  Important information - Staying safe on campus
  The 2021 student experience - click here for further information
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Before you get started
- Queen Mary essential IT services guide File
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OVERVIEW OF WELCOME WEEK
- On behalf of all the professional and academic staff, I am delighted to welcome you to the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) at Queen Mary University of London!
  My name is Harvey Abraham-Green and I am the Student Support Officers at the School, I will be on hand to offer pastoral support to help you during your time at Queen Mary. I will be the main point of contact during Welcome Week and below is a general overview of Welcome Week.
  The main School Office for SPCS is located on the first floor of the G.O. Jones Building, Mile End Campus.
  Mile End Campus Map
  Campus Tours
  Campus Tours will take place every hour (10am start – last tour leaving at 3pm), leaving from Library square. Students do not need to book, multiple tours will be leaving at the same time.
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WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULES
- SPCS Chemistry Welcome Week Schedule 2021 File
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Getting Started on Qmplus
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Monday - Meet your advisor
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Tuesday - Introduction to chemistry
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Tuesday - Introduction to Physics
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KEY DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES
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WEDNESDAY - WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICES
- Welcome to the School and University Services.
  
  On Wednesday is our main Welcome to the School and University services talk. Here you will be introduced to the new School of Physical and Chemical Sciences from the Head of School, Professor Peter Hobson and Student Support Officer, Harvey Abraham-Green.
  
  11:30 - 1pm - Mason Lecture Theatre (Bancroft Building)
  
  It's also your opportunity to learn more about:
  QMUL library and how to use it
  Overview of the Advice and Counselling service
  QMUL Careers service and dedicated SPCS Careers Consultant
  Disability and Dyslexia Service
  Student Course Reps
  Queen Mary Student Union
  
  Live mirror/recording link
- Welcome to the School and University Services Collaborate
  22 September 2021, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY - USING THE QMUL LIBRARY
- Library inductions - 5 key things for SPCS students
  
  Watch the video here
  
  Visit the library website here
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Student Wellbeing sERVICES
- Student Wellbeing at Queen Mary
  
  There is an introduction to Student Wellbeing services talk on Monday 20th at 10am in the Bancroft: Mason-Lecture Theatre.
  
  If you are unable to attend then the recording will be hosted here 24 hours after the talk.
  
  The Student Wellbeing Service at QMUL includes:
  The Advice and Counselling Service (see section below)
  The Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) See section below
  Student Health Service
- Introduction to the Advice and Counselling Service at Queen Mary University of London.
  
  Introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f5rnorij10
  
  The service broadly offers two different types of support.
  
  Group and Individual Counselling to help with:
  
  Anxiety
  
  Homesickness
  
  Bereavement
  Depression
  Identity and Sexuality
  
  Relationship issues
  
  Trained Welfare Advisors who can assist with:
  
  Student Finance
  
  Immigration law and Visa guidance
  
  Managing your money
  Applying for hardship funds
  Funding your studies
  
  How to make a counselling appointment
  
  Make a welfare advice appointment
  
  If you want to access our Counselling service, or you are a current international student at Queen Mary with a question about your immigration or funding, please submit your enquiry through MySIS instead of using the contact webform, as they can process your enquiry quicker.
- Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS)
  
  The Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) offers support for all students with disabilities, specific learning differences and mental health issues at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
  There are specially trained advisors to support with:
  Dyslexia and specific learning differences
  Disabilities and DSA support
  Autism support and assessments
  Mental health issues
  Exam access arrangements (extra time etc.)
  Accommodation and dedicated study space
  The Disability and Dyslexia Service is located on the 3rd floor of the Francis Bancroft Building in 3.06.
  Please email the Disability and Dyslexia Service or use the DDS online contact form to get in touch or book an appointment.
- Guide to DDS services (copy) File
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Support during Welcome Week
- If you are struggling with IT issues please visit here
  
  The main point of contact for Welcome Week will be the Student Support Officer, Harvey Abraham-Green.
  
  If you are having difficulties or need any guidance, please contact Harvey Abraham-Green, the Student Support Officer (SSO) for the School.
  
  Please note that Harvey will not be able to assist with IT enquiries related to accessing your credentials and this should be directed to the central IT team (contact information above and below).
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Thursday - PsiStar Welcome event (1-3pm)
- All SPCS students welcome!
  PsiStar is the QMUL Physics society and one of the most established student societies on campus. It’s a great chance to meet students and get involved in events and activities (social and physics related)
  
  Join PsiStar on Thursday 23 September for a welcome social!
  1pm in Francis Bancroft 1.13/1.13a
  
  Join PsiStar on Facebook!
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PSistar Overview
- Visit PsiStar's official QMplus page here
  
  Find PsiStar on Facebook
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Become a Course Representative
- Are you interested in become a student Course Representative?
  
  Course Reps represent the interests of student within their cohort. In practice, this means that Course Reps act as a liaison between staff and students. Course Reps collect feedback – formal and informal – from the students in their cohort, and the Reps feed this back to the relevant staff members
  
  Information about course reps how you could become one!
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Become an ambassador for Physics/Chemistry
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Support in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
- Subject Support (Academic Offices, GO Jones or JP Building)
  
  For support with your subject and academic guidance your first step is to speak to your academic adviser or module organiser .
  
  We encourage you to contact your advisor or lecturers directly over email to schedule a suitable time to meet.
  Students are encourage to attend the weekly Peer Assisted Study Support session (PASS) for peer-led academic support from student mentors if they need additional academic support. This take place every Wednesday afternoon.
  
  You can find academic staff and offices here
  
  Admin support (110, G.O Jones Building)
  
  General academic guidance
  For help with your timetable
  Module changes
  
  Assisting with room booking
  
  MSc support and Intercollegiate MSci module registration
  
  Please contact Valerie Archer, the School Administrative Assistant in the first instance.
  
  Pastoral Support (Room 110, G. O. Jones Building)
  
  First point of contact for all students and signpost students to relevant support services and mechanisms
  
  Offer advice on matters which may be impeding your ability to study
  
  To make the student experience the best it can possibly be
  
  Manage and monitor the School’s engagement policy and offer support mechanisms to get students re-engaged with their programme of study
  
  Manage the School’s extenuating circumstances policy (circumstances that are outside a student’s control which may have a negative impact on a student’s ability)
  
  Leading on the School’s student feedback procedures for assuring academic standards and enhancing the student learning experience
  
  Please contact Harvey Abraham-Green, the Student Support Officer (SSO) for the School.
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University Support Services
- The university has a wide range of resources and support available to those who study at QMUL.
  
  Disability and Dyslexia Service - Support available to students (mentoring, advice, reasonable adjustments, DSA support)
  
  Advice and Counselling Service - Counselling, support, welfare advice, group therapy, alcohol and substance support.
  
  Students' Union - Student support, PASS mentors, Buddy schemes, socials, sport, societies, representation, Multi-faith centre and SU Shop.
  
  Careers Service - Specialist appointments, internships/work experience, job vacancies, application support
  
  Q Motion Fitness Centre - Gym, exercise classes, Personal trainers, changing room facilities.
  
  IT Support - Emails, Printing, WIFI, QMplus, password services, CopyShop.
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QMplus checklist
- QMplus induction checklist

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences Welcome Week

Welcome to The School of PhysicAL and CHEMICAL SCIENCES.

Topic outline

Coronavirus advice and updates

Before you get started

OVERVIEW OF WELCOME WEEK

WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULES

Getting Started on Qmplus

Monday - Meet your advisor

Tuesday - Introduction to chemistry

Tuesday - Introduction to Physics

KEY DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES

WEDNESDAY - WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICES

WEDNESDAY - USING THE QMUL LIBRARY

Student Wellbeing sERVICES

Support during Welcome Week

Thursday - PsiStar Welcome event (1-3pm)

PSistar Overview

Become a Course Representative

Become an ambassador for Physics/Chemistry

Support in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

University Support Services

QMplus checklist

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