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Global Development and Humanitarian Practice (MA/PGDip/PGCert)

During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events.

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.

Don’t forget to complete your online enrolment.

Induction schedule

 

Saturday 12 September

Time Event details Location
12:00pm - 4:00pm Fair in the Forum (optional)

Join the Fair in the Forum to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student.

View the services attending the Fair in the Forum		 The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Sunday 13 September

Time Event details Location
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Fair in the Forum (optional)

The second day of the Fair in the Forum. Join the Fair to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student.

 The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Tuesday 15 September

Time Event details Location
1:00pm - 2:00pm Oxford Brookes talks JHB302, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
3:00pm - 5:00pm Cross cultural communication AB 3.01, Year 1 Studio, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus

Wednesday 16 September

Time Event details Location
9:30am - 10:15am Welcome and Introductions  JHB302, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
10:15am - 10:30am Introduction to Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP) and the Global Development and Humanitarian Practice (MA GDHP) Program JHB302, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
10:30am - 11:00am Why Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP)? Student Interactive Discussion JHB302, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
11:15am - 12:00pm Module Presentations JHB302, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
12:00pm - 12:30pm Breakout sessions for specialisations JHB302, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
12:30pm - 1:00pm Interactions with outgoing Global Development and Humanitarian Practices (GDHP) Students JHB302, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Induction Library reception, Library Level 1, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
4:00pm - 6:00pm Social with New and Old students and Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP) Staff.
 		 JHB302, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Thursday 17 September

Time Event details Location
10:00am - 4:00pm

Sport & Active Wellness Fair (optional)

With nearly 40 Student Sports Clubs and a range of active wellness opportunities, discover how you can move, succeed and belong during your time with us. 

We welcome any ability and any level of commitment, from casual to professional.

The first hour (10am to 11am) is a dedicated quieter time for those who may benefit from a calmer environment. While stall holders will help reduce noise levels, please note that we cannot guarantee a completely quiet or crowd-free space.

Can’t make it in person? Follow us on Instagram @brookessportoxford for updates.

The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Friday 18 September

Time Event details Location
9:00am - 1:30pm Presentations
  • Ethics
  • Academic Integrity
  • Referencing
  • Using the Library
 John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
10:00am - 4:00pm Freshers' Fair (Optional)

The biggest event of the week! Come to Headington Campus to meet lots of the University societies and find out how to get involved in their Give It a Go taster events. Don't miss it - you might find a society which interests you.

Find out more about the Freshers’ Fair		 John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
2:30pm - 3:30pm Presentations continued
  • Ethics
  • Academic Integrity
  • Referencing
  • Using the Library
 John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Student Support Co-ordinators

Your Student Support Coordinators will offer helpdesk sessions during Induction Week and the first week of the semester. You can attend these sessions to get help with module registration or ask questions about any other topic.

Find a helpdesk session with your Student Support Coordinators

Other key contacts

Job title Name Contact details
Administrator Jack Jivani jjivani@brookes.ac.uk
Subject Coordinator Joel Chappell jchappell@brookes.ac.uk
Programme Lead  Scott Sworts ssworts@brookes.ac.uk
CENDEP Director Farah Mihlar fmihlar@brookes.ac.uk

Additional information

Library support

Get help and support from the Library and explore their resources for new students.