Life Sciences Foundation
Please follow this induction schedule if either of the following apply to you:
- You applied for the Life Sciences Foundation directly
- You are taking any undergraduate Life Sciences 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
Friday 19 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Sexual Consent Education |
View the Consent Matters webpage Complete the Sexual Consent Education course |
Saturday 12 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm - 3:00pm | 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 Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Monday 14 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 10:45am | Welcome by the teaching team and Subject Coordinator - Katja Graumann Meet student ambassadors and learn more about your program and resources. |
G117, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
| 10:45am - 11:00am | Brookes Union talk |
G117, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Treasure hunt |
G117, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Final questions |
G117, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Sinclair Lab tour and Health and Safety talk |
SNC 2.01, Sinclair Building, Headington Campus |
Wednesday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 2:00pm | Meet your Academic Adviser (AA) one-to-one for a 15 minute session |
Clerici 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Administrators
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person | SNC G.16, Sinclair Building, Headington Campus |
Monday to Thursday: 9:30am - 3:30pm Friday: 9:30am - 3:00pm |
The office is staffed between these hours by a number of different administrators. If you would like to meet the specific administrator for your course please contact them directly to check availability. You can find their email address below.
Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Lucy Crilly | lcrilly@brookes.ac.uk |
|
Subject Coordinator |
Katja Graumann | kgraumann@brookes.ac.uk |
|
Programme Lead |
Deborah Pearce | dpearce@brookes.ac.uk |
Additional information
Library support
Get help and support from the Library and explore their resources for new students.