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Midwifery (BSc, MSc and Pre-reg)

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
10:30am - 12:00pm

Welcome from the Lead Midwife for Education (LME)

MR1.26, Main Building, Marston Road Site
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tour of campus and Q&A with current Y2 students

MR1.26, Main Building, Marston Road Site
2:00pm - 3:00pm Q&A with the Lead Midwife for Education (LME) MR1.26, Main Building, Marston Road Site
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mandatory training and e-learning introduction

MR1.26, Main Building, Marston Road Site

Tuesday 15 September

Time Event details Location
10:00am - 12:30pm

Role of the Midwife

  • Code of Conduct and the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Professional Behaviour including using social media safely

MR1.26, Main Building, Marston Road Site
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Professional Midwifery Advocate and their role 

MR1.26, Main Building, Marston Road Site
2:30pm - 4:00pm

De-escalation workshop 

MR1.26, Main Building, Marston Road Site

Wednesday 16 September

Time Event details Location
10:00am - 11:00am

Midwifery programme introduction

MR1.16, Main Building, Marston Road Site
11:30am - 12:00pm

An overview of library services

MR1.16, Main Building, Marston Road Site
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Introduction to practice and placements

MR1.16, Main Building, Marston Road Site

Thursday 17 September

Time Event details Location
On Demand Immunisation appointments

Please note that you may be invited to your mandatory immunisations appointment with the Occupational Health team at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The teaching team is aware that you may need to miss some of the induction sessions and will pick those up with you at a later date. Please only miss sessions for your appointment and return once that is completed. 		 John Radcliffe Hospital
9:30am - 10:30am

Safeguarding Workshop with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUHT) staff

MR1.16, Main Building, Marston Road Site
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
10:45am - 11:45am

Meet and Greet: The Role of the Academic Adviser

MR1.16, Main Building, Marston Road Site
11:45am - 12:45pm

Introduction to the Midwifery society

Introduction to Moodle and Q&A session

MR1.16, Main Building, Marston Road Site
12:45pm - 1:45pm

Bring your own lunch/picnic (weather permitting) with the Midwifery Team 

MR1.16, Main Building, Marston Road Site
OR
Outside (location TBC)
1:45pm - 4:00pm

Introduction to Year 1 semester 1 modules and assessment

  • Anatomy and Physiology (A&P)
  • Practice 1
  • Public Health 1
  • Q&A re: academia

MR1.16, Main Building, Marston Road Site

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

The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
On Demand

Scavenger hunt (optional)

Go and explore the city centre, and find the landmarks on our map!

View the scavenger hunt list

View the scavenger hunt Map

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 Contact details Availability
In person MRG.59, Marston Road Site 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
Subject Coordinator Tory Brown vbrown@brookes.ac.uk
Programme Lead  Jane Carpenter jane.carpenter@brookes.ac.uk
Academic Liaison Librarian  Health Care Librarians  healthcarelibrarians@brookes.ac.uk
Programme Administrator Sadia Azeem sazeem@brookes.ac.uk

Additional information

Library support

Get help and support from the Library and explore their resources for new students.