Computing Foundation
During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events. Most of these induction events will be on campus but there may be additional online events that you will need to attend or watch.
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Induction schedule
Check your course induction activities below. While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.
Monday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Workshop: life as an international student An optional workshop hosted by International Student Advice Team (ISAT) |
JHB308, Kennedy Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Tuesday 19 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am - 10:00am | Welcome talk |
H125, Dora Cohen Hall, Wheatley Campus |
| 10:00am - 10:15am | Library overview |
H125, Dora Cohen Hall, Wheatley Campus |
| 10:15am - 10:30am | IT Services presentation |
H125, Dora Cohen Hall, Wheatley Campus |
| 10:45am - 11:15am | Introductory subject talks |
PG202, The Polygon, Wheatley Campus |
| 11:15am - 12:00pm | Module introduction |
PG202, The Polygon, Wheatley Campus |
| 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Placements and careers talk (optional) |
PG202, The Polygon, Wheatley Campus |
| 1:15pm - 2:15pm | Icebreaker activity |
F102, F Block, Wheatley Campus |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Academic Adviser (AA) conference |
H125, Dora Cohen Hall, Wheatley Campus |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Academic Misconduct presentation |
H125, Dora Cohen Hall, Wheatley Campus |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Formula Student - Autonomous Vehicle (FS-AV) presentation (optional) |
H125, Dora Cohen Hall, Wheatley Campus |
| 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Talk from the British Computer Society (BCS) |
Streamed live to: PG202, The Polygon, Wheatley Campus. Or |
Wednesday 20 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Workshop: UK culture and lifestyle - what to expect An optional workshop hosted by International Student Advice Team (ISAT) |
JHB206, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Thursday 21 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 10:15am | Morning briefing |
F102, F Block, Wheatley Campus |
| 10:15am - 12:15pm | Practical computer session |
Rooms and groupings will be confirmed on the day during the morning briefing. |
| 1:15pm - 2:45pm | Icebreaker activity |
H125, Dora Cohen Hall, Wheatley Campus |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Time planning talk |
PG202, The Polygon, Wheatley Campus |
| 4:15pm - 4:30pm | Brookes Union talk |
PG101, The Polygon, Wheatley Campus |
Friday 22 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Freshers' Fair |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Student Support Co-ordinators
Your Student Support Coordinators (SSC) are: Robin Barrs, Iona Swannell, and Sam Varney
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person |
R1.13, R Block, Wheatley Campus |
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (Induction Week) |
| Zoom | Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00am - 12:00pm | |
| Phone | 1865 603959 or 1865 603960 |
Administrators
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person |
B2.05, B Block, Wheatley Campus |
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
|
Year Tutor |
Samia Kamal | skamal@brookes.ac.uk |
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Programme Lead |
Peter Marshall | pmarshall@brookes.ac.uk |
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Academic Liaison Librarian |
Beth Paton | whlibenquiries@brookes.ac.uk |
Additional information
If you need to contact your administrator during Induction Week, please do so by email. We have a helpdesk on campus during Induction Week, where we would advise you to take any queries in the first instance.
The Wheatley Helpdesk will be located in the foyer outside The Hub, the Wheatley cafeteria.
Opening hours:
Monday 18th September - 9:00 am - 4:00pm
Tuesday 19th September - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 20th September - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 21st September - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 22nd September - CLOSED