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Induction activities for undergraduate students

September 2024

Welcome!

Lecturer talking to group of students at social event

We would like to welcome you to the Department of Computer Science, and we hope you will enjoy your time with us.

If you haven't yet done so, it's very important that you ensure you have completed your enrolment. This is a requirement for all new and returning students, and you can do it online.

You will already have received an email from us with more information about getting ready for university and preparing to study at York. If you haven't yet done so, please take a few minutes to read this information.

It's important to us that you settle in to life at York as quickly as possible. As part of this, the University and the Department provides a timetable of induction activities and events which take place during your first week. You can view this schedule on your timetable.

Registering your arrival

Your registration tells us that you have arrived in York. On Wednesday 18th September, please come to the Reception area in Computer Science to complete your registration at one of the following times:

  • 10:00 - 10:30am Students with surnames A - H
  • 10:30 - 11:00am Students with surnames I - R
  • 11:00 - 11:30am Students with surnames S - Z

When you come to register, please ensure that you bring your University Card with you. You can collect your card from your college reception at the beginning of the academic year. You'll be contacted by email with further details of when and where to collect your card.

Missed your registration slot? Please don't panic! Attend an alternative session if you can, or come and see us at the Reception desk in Computer Science.

Your first week

A group of students smiling and looking at a PC monitor

During your first week, you will attend a schedule of events which will introduce you to the Department and the facilities that you will use during your degree. It is also a great opportunity to meet your fellow students and key members of staff.

Information on University-wide induction events and those run by the Department will all be available to view on your timetable.

Please ensure that you double-check your timetable for any last-minute amendments to rooms. Such changes may not be shown here on our web pages.

Pages updated on 24th September 2024: Presentations slides from the Welcome Week presentations are now available to view. Take a look at the sessions listed below for anything you might have missed.

Weds 18th September 11:30 - 12:30: Welcome talk for undergraduate first years

Members of staff will welcome you to the Department and will host a Q&A session. This is your chance to ask any burning questions you might have, to meet key members of the Department team, and to meet your fellow students.

Room: PZA/103 Lecture Theatre, Piazza Building, Campus East

Presentation slides:

 

Weds 18th September 12:30 - 13:30: Welcome Fair & Refreshments

Immediately after the Welcome Talk, join us in Computer Science for a cuppa and a biscuit, and find out more about us!

Several members of our academic team will be available if you have any questions. Our Industrial Placements team will be on hand if you have any questions about your year in industry.

You'll also be able to meet our Student Support team and our Wellbeing Officer: these are key members of staff that you will see regularly during your time at York.

Finally, several Computer Science students will be joining us to promote their societies - a fantastic chance to find out more about extra-curricular activities that are often popular with our students.

Room: Reception area, Pod social area and CSE/082&083 in Computer Science.

Presentation slides: There were no presentation slides at this event.

Thurs 19th September 12:00 - 13:00: Induction talk for students - MMath/BSc Computer Science & Maths and MSci/BSc Data Science courses

This talk is specifically for students who are enrolled on our MMath/BSc Computer Science and Mathematics courses, or on our MSci/BSc Data Science courses. The talk will provide more information about the Maths-related parts of the courses, and is hosted by the Department of Mathematics on Campus West.

Room: Central Hall, Campus West

Presentation slides: For more information about this event, please contact the Student Support Team in the Department of Mathematics. Email maths-enquiries@york.ac.uk. 

Fri 20th September 09:30 - 10:15: Welcome for International Students

This talk is specifically for international students on our undergraduate or MSc courses.

Dr Claudio Guarnera, International Officer in Computer Science, will welcome you to our Department. You will also meet members of our Student Support team who are on hand to answer any questions you may have while you are studying with us.

Room: PZA/103 Lecture Theatre, Piazza Building, Campus East

Fri 20th September 10:30 - 11:00: Health & Safety Briefing (BSc Comp Sci)

This session will give you an important overview of health and safety in the Department of Computer Science. It will be presented by Andy Firth (Faculty Technical Operations Manager) and Lennon Chappell (Safety Advisor).

This briefing will be held twice: you only need to attend one of the sessions. Please attend this session at 10:30 if you are on one of the following courses:

  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science (G400)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a year in industry (G401)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (I400)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a year in industry (I401)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security (II12)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year in industry (II13)

Room: RCH/037 Lecture Theatre, Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East

Fri 20th September 11:00 - 11:30: Fire Safety Training - online module (BSc Comp Sci)

The aim of this module is to show you what to do in a fire emergency situation, and how to co-operate with the University to reduce the risk of fire.

It is essential that you complete this module as soon as possible. Join us in the software labs and tick the training off your to-do list for the week! Alternatively, if you can't make the lab session, complete the course in your own time through the VLE.

The training will be held twice: you only need to attend one of the sessions. Please attend this session at 11:00 if you are on one of the following courses:

  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science (G400)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a year in industry (G401)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (I400)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a year in industry (I401)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security (II12)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year in industry (II13)

Rooms: CSE/069X and CSE/270, Computer Science (Go to either room)

Presentation slides: There were no presentation slides at this session.

Fri 20th September 11:00 - 11:30: Health & Safety Briefing (MEng Comp Sci, BSc/MSci Data Science, BSc/MMath Comp Sci/Maths)

This session will give you a important overview of health and safety in the Department of Computer Science. It will be presented by Andy Firth (Faculty Technical Operations Manager) and Lennon Chappell (Safety Advisor)

This briefing will be held twice: you only need to attend one of the sessions. Please attend this session at 11:00 if you are on one of the following courses:

  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science (I102)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with a year in industry (I103)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (G4G7)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a year in industry (G4GR)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security (II10)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year in industry (II11)
  • BSc (Hons) Data Science (G200)
  • BSc (Hons) Data Science with a year in industry (G202)
  • MSci (Hons) Data Science (G201)
  • MSci (Hons) Data Science with a year in industry (G203)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Equal)(GG41)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Equal) with a year in industry (GGK1)
  • MMath (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science (Equal) (GG14)
  • MMath (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science (Equal) with a year in industry (GG1K)
  • Postgraduate MSc students

Room: RCH/037 Lecture Theatre, Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East

Fri 20th September 11:30 - 12:00: Fire Safety Training - online module (MEng Comp Sci, BSc/MSci Data Science, BSc/MMath Comp Sci/Maths)

The aim of this module is to show you what to do in a fire emergency situation, and how to co-operate with the University to reduce the risk of fire.

It is essential that you complete this module as soon as possible. Join us in the software labs and tick the training off your to-do list for the week! Alternatively, if you can't make the lab session, complete the course in your own time through the VLE.

The fire safety training will be held twice: you only need to attend one of the sessions. Please attend this session at 11:30 if you are on one of the following courses:

  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science (I102)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with a year in industry (I103)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (G4G7)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with a year in industry (G4GR)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security (II10)
  • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year in industry (II11)
  • BSc (Hons) Data Science (G200)
  • BSc (Hons) Data Science with a year in industry (G202)
  • MSci (Hons) Data Science (G201)
  • MSci (Hons) Data Science with a year in industry (G203)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Equal)(GG41)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics (Equal) with a year in industry (GGK1)
  • MMath (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science (Equal) (GG14)
  • MMath (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science (Equal) with a year in industry (GG1K)

Rooms: CSE/069X and CSE/270, Computer Science (Go to either room)

Presentation slides: There were no presentation slides at this session.

 

Fri 20th September 14:00 - 14:30: Introduction to Library, Archives & Learning Services

The Library will play a big part in your experience while you're at York. At this session, you'll find out more about the University's library and how you can make the most of the services it offers to all students.

Room: PZA/103 Lecture Theatre, Piazza Building, Campus East

Fri 20th September 14:30 - 15:30: Year in Industry Placements & Poster Fair

Find out more about what our students get up to during their Year in Industry! Luke Bryant, our Industrial Placements Manager, will tell you more about Year in Industry opportunities and how you can maximise your employability.

You'll also be able to take a look at posters created by our students, and read more about where they worked, what they did and how they got on during their placements. Some of our Year in Industry students will be attending the Fair, and will be available to answer any questions you might have.

Rooms: CSE/082&083 and Teaching Wing corridors in Computer Science.

Fri 20th September 15:30 - 17:30: Computer Science Social

To finish off Freshers' Week, join us in the Pod for a team-based quiz around the Department. You'll be solving problems, hunting out solutions and getting thoroughly lost - but don't worry, we'll find you!

To take part you need to sign up for the event using this Google form. You can sign up as a team or as an individual. If you sign up as an individual we will allocate a team and team leader to you.

This is all for bit of fun and for bragging rights, but these is also a prize of a £20 amazon voucher per person on the winning team. (Max 6 on a team, unless you’re just playing for fun of course.)

Room: Pod Social area and CSE/082&083 in Computer Science

Presentation slides: There were no presentation slides at this event.

ETAS Excellence in Computer Science Scholarships

The ETAS Excellence in Computer Science Scholarships scheme is a fantastic opportunity for four of our academically-outstanding first year undergraduate students to receive a financial award of £1000 each and to take part in a career development programme with ETAS, part of Robert Bosch GmbH.

The scholarships are open to UK (home) and International (including EU) students and the deadline for entry is Monday 14th October 2024 at 11:59pm GMT.

Support for students with a disability or long-term health condition

Student sitting at laptop in bedroom

Do you have a disability or long-term health condition that has a significant impact on your ability to study?

If the answer is 'yes', then the University's Disability Services team can arrange academic support and adjustments. You can discuss your needs with a Disability Adviser and explore what support options may be available to you.

Please note that arrangements made with your previous school or college are not passed on to us automatically. We strongly recommend that you speak to the Disability Support Team if you think you will need extra support.

If you have any questions, email the Disability Support team at disabilityservices@york.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1904 324785.

Your supervisor

Every student has a supervisor who is a member of staff in the Department. Your supervisor is there to help and advise you on all aspects of life at university, including your course, the Department and the University of York.

During your first week, check your e:Vision account to find out the name of your supervisor. We recommend that you go to our online People Finder to find the room number of your supervisor's office and check out its location. Wednesday afternoon would be an ideal time for this, as you will be attending the Welcome Fair in the Department.

It is important that you arrange to meet with your supervisor as soon as you can. Supervisors have different ways of telling you when they are free. Some may post a list on their office door where you can choose your appointment time. Others may email you directly with suggested dates and times.

If you haven't heard from your supervisor by the end of your first week, you can email them directly to arrange a meeting. If you have any questions about meeting your supervisors, or problems with finding their office, please speak to a member of our Student Support Team at the Reception Desk in Computer Science.

The teaching timetable

Teaching starts on Monday 23rd September. If you have not already done so, please take a look at your timetable. You can check the location of teaching rooms by looking them up on the University's Campus Map.

An essential part of your development is academic integrity - this is how we make sure that our work is ethical and trustworthy. During your first term with us, it is important that you complete the Academic Integrity Tutorial module on Blackboard, the University's VLE (virtual learning environment). We will send you more information about how and when you should complete this module.

Keeping up to date

The word Info in white lettering on black chalkboard

The Student Handbook is your go-to guide for useful information about studying on your course. You will be sent a link to this important document during the week commencing Monday 16th September.

The Handbook has been created in Google Docs format, so that you can easily search the document for answers to any questions you might have. We recommend that you add the document to your 'starred' list of files in Google Drive, so that you can quickly locate it in the future.

The University publishes Student pages on its website, which are a useful resource for finding rooms, booking study space and check availability for library seating. The web pages also give support and guidance on a range of issues, making sure you can find the right contacts when you need them.

Finally, the Computer Science student information web pages provide you with lots of information to help you through your student journey, You can find out more about your course, modules and assessments, and find answers to frequently asked questions. We publish regular newsletters, and we also keep you up to date through our Instagram account.

Keeping in touch

Our primary means of contacting you is through your University of York email account, which you should check at least once a day.

It is also important that you keep your personal details up to date on e:Vision (UoY login required). Please take time to review your details, ensuring that your local term time address and telephone number are both correct and up to date. In the future, if you change your contact details, you should update your record on e:Vision as soon as you can.

Questions? Contact us!

If you have any questions, or you need further assistance of any kind, please contact us.

  • Visit: Computer Science Reception is open 08:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday each week, and 08:30 - 16:00 on Fridays.
  • Email: cs-reception@york.ac.uk
  • Telephone: 01904 325500

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