Urban Design (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 |
Monday 14 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Virtual campus tour Please watch before Wednesday 16 September. |
Tuesday 15 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | How to register for your modules Please watch before Thursday 17 September. |
Wednesday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am - 10:00am | Introduction to the course |
JHB202, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 10:00am - 10:15am | Programme team introductions |
JHB202, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 10:15am - 12:30pm | Speed Dating – creating friendships and understanding teamwork | JHB202, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Urban Design work 1: ‘What makes a special place?’ Street morphology briefing and introduction to Digimap |
Cowley Road, City of Oxford |
| 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Cowley Road on-site analysis |
Cowley Road, City of Oxford |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Morphology discussion of Cowley Road analysis |
Cowley Road, City of Oxford |
Thursday 17 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 9:45am | Library resources |
Meet at the Library reception, John Henry Brookes 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 - 1:30pm | Introduction to graphics |
JHB405, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Introduction to Oxford Brookes University IT systems and Q&A |
JHB405, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Friday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Freshers' Fair (Optional) |
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 | Adam Najak | anajak@brookes.ac.uk |
| Subject Coordinator | Regina Lim | rlim@brookes.ac.uk |
| Programme Lead | Mark Austin | maustin@brookes.ac.uk |