Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice) (BSc)

Applicable courses
BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice)

Welcome to your induction schedule. This schedule includes the activities and events designed to help you get started on your course, meet your tutors and connect with other students during your first week at the University. 

Please attend all sessions unless they are marked as optional. 

Once you have completed registration and received your IT account details, you'll find course information and updates in Blackboard help and guidance

Please note that induction schedules may occasionally change. We recommend checking this schedule, your email and Blackboard regularly for updates. 

Schedule

Monday 07/09/2026

Start your journey. Be unstoppable

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L710

Receive essential information about your programme of study, including key academic procedures and expected behaviours that will support your success during your time at the University of Salford.

Hope and fears and how to be successful in your University life

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 13:00-16:00 (3 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, room 151

Opportunity to explore hope and fears, you will take part in a campus tour to help you familiarise yourself with key locations across the University. 

Tuesday 08/09/2026

Practice for success in HE

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L607

This session will be led by the onboarding team, who will guide you through several important onboarding steps. You will be supported on how to complete your Occupational Health questionnaire, which will trigger your appointment, as well as starting your DBS application (please remember to bring three forms of identification). If you need any additional support, the Student Onboarding team will be available throughout the week on the Allerton Concourse. 

Selfie treasure hunt and quiz

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 13:00-16:00 (3 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L710

Treasure hunt activities and quiz. There will be opportunity to win some fantastic prizes!

Wednesday 09/09/2026

Hear from graduates

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 10:30-12:00 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L217

This session will give you the opportunity to meet those who have tread the path before you. 

Meet your tutors

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 13:00-16:00 (3 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L420

Meet the programme team. Your personal tutor will be your first point of contact for most enquiries throughout your university journey. This session will give you the opportunity to meet them. Write a letter to your future self: In this session, you will be writing a letter to your future self. 

Thursday 10/09/2026

Movie morning

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, room 151

Watch a film and discuss it. Receive essential information about your programme of study, including key academic procedures and expected behaviours that will support your success during your time at the University of Salford.