Course: School of Physical and Chemical Sciences Welcome Week 2022

Topic outline

Catch-up for those who missed it!
This section has been created for those students who have missed out or simply want to refer back to the welcome week. Please look through the below presentation and links to get yourself up to speed!

The link attached is a helpful video that covers the presentation which you may have missed during welcome week.
https://qmul-ac-uk.zoom.us/rec/play/1DEPblbuO2CA1cL5GLJAvRwSXoS9nDZS1XNOKCtu_7Fywshg6xroNsMe1oyp0dFF3L3ZL0tiHSDFmp7L.fyzaToVy1pZtCus7
Passcode: 6p7?H^3*
Our page also offers Wellbeing services and information which can be accessed below!
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  Welcome to the School presentation 2022 File 8.9MB
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  2022-DPA-WelcomeWeek File 484.5KB
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  PGT Sep 2022 presentation File 3.4MB
Before you get started
- Undergraduates
  Welcome to Queen Mary, if you are having trouble accessing this page please ensure you are correctly logged into your QM account as the topics are restricted to different student groups (Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Foundation students).
  Here are the fundamentals for getting started at Queen Mary
  1. Ensure you have pre-enrolled and can access your Queen Mary login credentials.
  2. Log in to QMplus and take the introduction tour. Ensure you have familiarised yourself with your university email inbox.
  3. Attend all your Welcome Week talks and events.
  4. Familiarise yourself with your timetable and ask any questions you might have during Welcome Week!
  
  Struggling with IT issues? Please visit here
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  Queen Mary essential IT services guide File 550.8KB
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 Officer 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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  chemistry briefing talk (TSS) External tool
Welcome Week Schedules
- Undergraduate Physics Schedule 2022
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  Postgraduate WW Schedule (PDF) File 57.7KB
Getting Started on Qmplus
Tuesday - Introduction to Chemistry (Year 1 undergraduates only)
Tuesday - Introduction to Physics (Year 1 undergraduates only)
KEY DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES
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  Essential IT service guide File 550.8KB
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  Academic Enhancement Service File 1.1MB
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  UG Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry reading list File 170.6KB
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  Chemistry Programme Briefing File 2.6MB
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  UG SPCS Handbook File 3MB
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, Director of Education, Dr Lesley Howell and Student Support Officer, Harvey Abraham-Green.
  
  11:00 - 12:30 Mason Lecture Theatre (Bancroft Building) on Wednesday 21^st September
  
  Please join us for the Welcome BBQ directly after this session.
  
  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
Wednesday - Meet your advisor
Using the QMUL Library
- Library inductions - 5 key things for SPCS students
  
  Visit the library website here
  Mile End Library Self-Tour: https://sway.office.com/h53sAlPhXAaG3ZqS?ref=Link
  
  Academic Skills Enhancement – Get Ahead workshops
  Starting university is a big step on an even bigger journey, and Get Ahead is here to help you with this transition.
  Get Ahead aims to support incoming students to prepare for university-level study at Queen Mary. It offers an opportunity for new students to learn more about studying at QMUL, and to make connections with current staff and students, helping to build a sense of belonging.
  The Get Ahead workshops have been designed to help you develop key skills you’ll need to succeed at uni. They’ll also be an opportunity to meet other new students at QMUL.
  The workshops running throughout semester A will include:
  Getting started and getting organised
  Understanding plagiarism and academic integrity
  Studying at university
  Developing your research and information skills for university
  Understanding maths and statistics at university
  Getting support with reading, writing and statistics
  For more information, including dates/times and how to book, visit the Academic Skills webpages.
International Students
International students will have access to the International Student Success Progamme which includes the following modules:
Preparing for student life in the UK
Culture: Adapting and managing expectations
Effective Communication
Looking after yourself and finding support
International students can take part in the programme: https://qmplus.qmul.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=19412
International Social event - you will get emailed about this event. Booking not required!
Tuesday 19th September 1-3pm, Great Hall, Peoples Palace
Students will have the opportunity to meet with Queen Mary staff and fellow students, write a postcard home, take part in a quiz testing your London knowledge and attend a session about essential visa information.
Airport Collection
There will be no airport collection and no QM presence at Heathrow.
Student Wellbeing Services
- Student Wellbeing at Queen Mary
  
  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=lS5Vq_LWS8k
  
  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 to access the support services
  
  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.
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  Guide to DDS services (copy) File 490KB
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 the SPCS Office so someone can help you!
  
  Please note that we 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).
Consent matters
Consent Matters
Talking about sex and consent doesn’t have to be difficult. All students are expected to complete our online module, Consent Matters, to learn how to recognise and ask for sexual consent, look out for others on campus, and where to find support if you need it.
Take the Consent Matters course.
Thursday - PsiStar Welcome event (14:00-16:00)
- 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 22 September for a welcome social!
  14:00 in Francis Bancroft 1.15
  Join PsiStar on Facebook!
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!
Career & Enterprise
- An introduction to Careers and Enterprise at Queen Mary, University of London
  The Careers and Enterprise team help and support students with their future plans and career goals. They offer support for those who are looking for advice and placements.
Become an ambassador for Physics/Chemistry
Your safety on campus
- 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
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 SPCS Office, the School office 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.
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.