Computing Foundation
During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events. Most of these induction events will be on campus but there may be additional online events that you will need to attend or watch.
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
Monday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Workshop: life as an international student An optional workshop hosted by International Student Advice Team (ISAT) |
JHB308, Kennedy Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Tuesday 17 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am - 10:45am | Welcome talk |
JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:00am - 11:30am | Introductory subject talks |
JHB205, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm | Module introduction |
JHB205, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 12:15pm - 12:30pm | Placements and careers talk (optional) |
JHB205, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 1:30pm - 3:45pm | Practical computer session |
Computer room allocations will be provided during the morning sessions |
| 3:45pm - 4:45pm | Icebreaker activity |
Headington Campus |
Wednesday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | British Culture and tips for living in the UK: What to Expect |
JHB308, Kennedy Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Thursday 19 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am - 10:30am | Time planning talk |
JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 10:30am - 11:00am | Academic Misconduct presentation |
JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:00am - 11:30am | Academic Adviser (AA) conference |
JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:30am - 12:00pm | Formula Student - Autonomous Vehicle (FS-AV) presentation |
JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Icebreaker activity |
JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 2:45pm - 3:30pm | Talk from the British Computer Society (BCS) |
JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Friday 20 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Sexual Consent Education |
View the Consent matters webpage |
Student Support Co-ordinators
Your Student Support Coordinators (SSC) are: Lucy Mcgahan, Iona Swannell and Sam Varney
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person |
AB 1.03 Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
Please contact us to book an appointment as our office hours vary. |
| Zoom |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Lucy Mcgahan and Iona Swannell: |
Administrators
Your Programme Administrator is: Rea Lewis
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person | AB 1.20, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
Induction Week: |
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Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm |
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| Phone | +44 (0) 1865 534416 |
Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
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Year Tutor |
Samia Kamal | skamal@brookes.ac.uk |
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Programme Lead |
Peter Marshall | pmarshall@brookes.ac.uk |
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Academic Liaison Librarian |
Beth Paton | epaton@brookes.ac.uk |