Publishing Media (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
11:00am - 12:00pm Welcome to Oxford Brookes University 
  • Course overview
  • Introduction to the group exercise for MA Publishing Media
JHB207, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
1:00pm - 2:00pm Welcome to the Oxford International Centre for Publishing

Introduction to the teaching and support staff
 
JHB305, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
3:00pm - 4:30pm Short talks
  • Brookes Union
  • Society of Young Publishers (SYP)
  • National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oxford Branch 
  • Hybrid (Course Publication)
  • Confucius Institute
CLC G.03, Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, Clerici Building, Headington Campus

Wednesday 16 September

Time Event details Location
10:00am - 11:00am Introduction to ISAT (International Student Advice Team) and visas G538, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus
11:00am - 12:00pm School of Arts Welcome G116, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus
2:30pm - 3:00pm Tonge Suite induction and tour T315, Mac Suite, Tonge Building, Headington Campus
3:00pm - 3:30pm Tour of Digital Theatre  Digital Theatre, New Headington Hill Building (NHBB), Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus

Thursday 17 September

Time Event details Location
9:30am - 10:00am Library induction

Meet the Academic Librarian
JHB306, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus.
10:00am - 4:00pm

Module Registration Helpdesk (optional)

Need help choosing or adding your optional modules? Attend one of our drop-in help sessions for support with module registration.

You only need to attend one session to complete your module selection.You can choose whichever session time is most convenient for you.

G110, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus
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
12:30pm - 4:00pm Self Guided Group Work - briefing will be given during the morning introduction on Tuesday 15th September Self-guided

Friday 18 September

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

Module Registration Helpdesk (optional)

Need help choosing or adding your optional modules? Attend one of our drop-in help sessions for support with module registration.

You only need to attend one session to complete your module selection.You can choose whichever session time is most convenient for you.

G110, Gibbs 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

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 Adrienne Frazer afrazer@brookes.ac.uk
Subject Coordinator Polly Silk psilk@brookes.ac.uk
Programme Lead Alexandra Shakespeare ashakespeare@brookes.ac.uk

Additional information