Podiatry (Podiatrist Degree Apprenticeship)

Applicable courses
Podiatry (Podiatrist Degree Apprenticeship)

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

Let’s get started! Welcome and introduction to induction

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 09:30-10:00 (30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L713
  • Grab your name badge
  • Claim a Ping Pong ball
  • Overview of the day’s agenda
  • Quick look at our house rules

Meet Your Programme Leaders and Tutors

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 10:00-11:30 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L713

Get to know the friendly faces guiding you through Year 1.

Timetables

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 11:30-12:30 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L713

Wednesday and Thursday group allocation and the 1st year timetable.

Time for some fun!

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 13:30-14:00 (30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, room G03/04

Participants Bingo: Can you find someone who...?

Getting digital and Student Reps

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 14:00-14:30 (30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, room G03/04

Intro to Blackboard: your online learning hub. Understanding the role of the rep and how to become one.

Treasure hunt challenge

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 14:30-15:00 (30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, room G03/04

Explore campus with our University treasure hunt, prizes may be involved!

Reflect and close

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 15:30-16:30 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, room G03/04

Let’s wrap up the day and reflect on how everyone feels: on Lolly sticks.

Tuesday 08/09/2026

Uni people who can help

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Chapman Building, Chapman 1 (lecture theatre)
  • Meet your directors
  • Talk from current students
  • Onboarding
  • Meet the SPAs

Wednesday 09/09/2026

Podiatry clinic

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 09:00-15:00 (6 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Podiatry clinic

Onboarding skills. 

Thursday 10/09/2026

Podiatry clinic

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 09:00-15:00 (6 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Podiatry clinic

Onboarding skills.