Media, Journalism and Publishing (BA)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Welcome to Oxford Brookes University | JHB.G.20, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:00am - 11:30am | Tonge IT introduction - Group 1 | T315, Tonge Mac Suite, Tonge Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:30am - 12:00pm | Tonge IT introduction - Group 2 | T315, Tonge Mac Suite, Tonge Building, Headington Campus |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Tonge IT introduction - Group 3 & 4 | T315, Tonge Mac Suite, Tonge Building, Headington Campus |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Welcome to Oxford International Centre for Publishing |
CLC.G.03, Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, Clerici Building, Headington Campus |
| 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Short talks:
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CLC G.03, Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, Clerici Building, Headington Campus |
Wednesday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am - 11:30am | Academic Integrity | JHB 208, Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Introduction to the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) |
JHB208, Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre, 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 |
| 10:30am - 12:30pm | Library induction |
JHB.G.20, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Welcome to the School of Arts | JHB108, John Henry Brookes Main Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Oxford induction: Literary Discovery activity |
Self-guided tour of Oxford |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Chloe Francis | c.francis@brookes.ac.uk |
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Subject Coordinator |
Antonia Mackay | antoniamackay@brookes.ac.uk |
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Programme Lead |
Alexandra Shakespeare | ashakespeare@brookes.ac.uk |