PG_Induction_Sep_2016_v6

Editor's Notes

• #2: http://vimeo.com/31289276 http://vimeo.com/31296484 Welcome Housekeeping – toilets and fire exits Introduce teams Roehampton University is a friendly, modern, vibrant learning community set on a beautiful and historic campus in south-west London, near to Richmond Park. We are one of the top new universities in the UK for research, so students engage with academic staff at the cutting edge of their subject. Set in 54 acres of parkland with Grade I listed Georgian buildings alongside new state-of-the-art lecture spaces, seminar rooms, laboratories and excellent social and sports facilities, our campus offers the ideal environment in which to learn. The academic rigour of our programmes combined with the high-quality learning environment enables us to provide a first-rate learning experience. As a result we have an excellent record of preparing students for employment in a wide range of exciting careers.
• #4: Dr Sharon Mavin is a Professor of Organisation and Human Resource Management. Sharon has held the role of Dean at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. She is a Fellow of the British Academy of Management, Chair of the University Forum for HRD and has an international reputation for gender in management research. A qualified Executive Coach, Sharon consults with organisations and facilitates Executive Leader Development. She will be leading BA’s research programme. She led the process for gaining the prestigious AACSB accreditation for the Newcastle Business School. AACSB Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide career opportunities that are not found in other business schools. Less than 5% of the world's 13,000 business programs have earned AACSB Accreditation. AACSB-accredited schools produce graduates that are highly skilled and more desirable to employers than other non-accredited schools.
• #5: Current research informs our teaching
• #18: Explain. A more up-to-date screenshot of Moodle 2015.
• #21: Our services: Employability Advisers within academic departments Within each academic department, you are able to meet with an Employability Adviser for advice and support on various issues, such as considering career opportunities, job applications and selection, volunteering and work experience, postgraduate study and planning for the future. Drop-in sessions and appointments Drop-in sessions are available both within departments and in the Employability Centre. Longer appointments with an Employability Adviser are also available; these can be booked through the Employability Moodle page. Unitemps Unitemps is Roehampton’s own recruitment consultancy serving students, alumni and the local community. Students can register with Unitemps via www.unitemps.com. More information on other opportunities can be found through the Employability website. Workshops Workshops are run throughout the year. They cover topics such CV writing, applications and interview skills. For more information and how to book see the Employability and Entrepreneurship webpages. E-guidance Students and graduates are able to ask a careers question or have their CV checked through our e-guidance system. An Employability Adviser will respond to the query within 5 working days. Events and External Speakers We host a number of events and talks throughout the year where students are able to hear from and meet external speakers and organisations. More information on upcoming events can be found on our website and Facebook page.
• #25: Reading weeks – not a week off, catch up!