Computing Foundation

Please follow this induction schedule if either of the following apply to you:

You applied for the Computing Foundation directly
You are taking any undergraduate Computing degree with an integrated foundation year

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

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
9:30am - 10:45am	Welcome talk	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
11:00am - 11:30am	Introductory subject talks	JHB205, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
11:30am - 12:15pm	Module introductions	JHB205, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
12:15pm - 12:30pm	Placements and careers talk	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
1:30pm - 3:45pm	Practical computer session	NHHB 1.17, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus
3:45pm - 4:45pm	Icebreaker activity	NHHB1.15, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Campus

Thursday 17 September

Time	Event details	Location
9:30am - 10:30am	Time planning talk	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, 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
10:30am - 11:00am	Academic Misconduct presentation	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
11:00am - 11:30am	Academic Adviser (AA) conference	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
11:30am - 12:00pm	Formula Student - Autonomous Vehicle (FS-AV) presentation	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
1:00pm - 2:30pm	Icebreaker activity	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
2:45pm - 3:30pm	Talk from the British Computer Society (BCS)	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
3:30pm - 4:00pm	Formula Student - Electric Vehicles (FS-EV) presentation	JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Friday 18 September

Time	Event details	Location
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
Year Tutor	Samia Kamal	skamal@brookes.ac.uk
Programme Lead	Peter Marshall	pmarshall@brookes.ac.uk

Additional information

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