BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy induction timetable

Monday, 28^th September

8:30am – 9:00am

Breakfast

Activity Details
This session is optional, but we would love to see you there. It is a great opportunity to meet some of your fellow students and lecturers before the first induction activities begin.
Location

ELG15, Drysdale Building [E] , Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

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Optional session
9:00am – 10:30am

Welcome Talk - Introduction to BSc SLT

Activity Details
In this session, the Divisional Lead, Corinne Moffatt, and the Programme Director, Robin Lindop-Fisher, will introduce you to the course, explain what to expect, and outline how you will learn throughout the year.
The session will cover teaching and learning methods, essential technology, access to resources such as Moodle and timetables, campus safety, expectations for on-campus study, opportunities to build a student community, and the future direction of the course.
Location

ELG15, Drysdale Building [E] , Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

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Mandatory session
9:00am – 5:00pm

Freshers Fair

Activity Details
Start your university journey with one of the biggest events in the Welcome Week calendar. Freshers’ Fair is your chance to explore everything City St George’s Students’ Union has to offer – all in one place.
Times
Drop in anytime between 9:00 - 17:00.
Location
Northampton Square, multiple rooms

Clerkenwell campus, City St George's, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

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Optional session
11:00am – 1:00pm

Peer Networking & Skills Exchange Workshop

Activity Details
This interactive workshop will introduce you to Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) activities through a series of engaging sessions. Students will rotate through staff-led stations, taking part in icebreakers and SLT-related tasks. The workshop is designed to encourage peer connections while providing practical examples of introductory SLT activities.
Students will start in different rooms. Your allocated starting room will be confirmed at the beginning of the day.
If you have your OH appointment during this time, please find Valia in Room C317, and she will help you identify which room to join.
Locations
C313, C314, C317, C319, C321, C322, C323

Tait Building [C], Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

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Mandatory session
11:00am – 5:00pm

OH Check

Activity Details
OH appointments will be scheduled in approximately 30-minute time slots for each student. The OH team will contact students to arrange their preferred appointment time between 11:00 and 17:00 on this date.
Please ensure that you attend all scheduled sessions before and after your appointment, where applicable.
Times
A 30-minute slot at any time between 11:00 and 17:00, as arranged with the OH team.
Location
Occupational Health (OH) Clinic

Myddelton Street Building [M], 1 Myddelton Street , EC1R 1UW , London

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Mandatory session
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Professional Induction

Activity Details
In this session, the Director of Professional Education, Abigail Levin, will introduce you to the roles of academic and clinical professionalism, as well as the associated expectations.
Locations
ELG01, ELG01 (Foyer)

Drysdale Building [E], Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

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Mandatory session

Tuesday, 29^th September

10:00am – 4:00pm

Campus Tours

Activity Details
Join a campus tour to familiarise yourself with the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes and last approximately 30 minutes.
If you are unable to join a tour at this time, you can take one on another day during a break or after completing your mandatory activities. Tours will depart throughout the day from the University Building, the Level 1, Walkway, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm every day from 29 September to 2 October.
A 30-minute drop-in tour is available at any time between 14:30 and 16:00.
This activity is optional, but it will help you become familiar with the campus and make navigating the University easier.
Dates
Tuesday 29th September - Friday 2nd October
Location

Level 1 Walkway, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

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Optional session
12:00pm – 12:45pm

Introduction to Library

Activity Details
You will be introduced to key resources, search tools for finding relevant literature and support that is available by our School Librarian, Stephen O'Driscoll.
Location
BG02 (University Building)

Mandatory session
1:00pm – 1:30pm

School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS) Induction

Activity Details
Deans Welcome, Welcome from the Student Union (SU), Welcome from Student Experience, organised by the SHMS.
Location
Northampton Suite

University Building [B], Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

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Mandatory session
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Equality, Diversity Inclusion (EDI)

Activity Details
City St George’s is committed to creating a culture in which diversity and equality of opportunity are actively promoted and unlawful discrimination is not tolerated. In this session, you will be introduced to Helen Spicer-Cain, the EDI Committee Representative for the Department of Allied Health, and discuss the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in the health professions.
Location
BG03 (University Building)

Mandatory session

Wednesday, 30^th September

9:30am – 11:00am

Programme Director (PD) Welcome Talk

Activity Details
In this session, your PD, Robin, will introduce you to the PD’s role, who to ask for help, and expectations for engagement. This is an opportunity to also summarise, ask questions, and reflect on the previous days.
Location

A130, 280 St John St , EC1V 0HB , London

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Mandatory session
11:00am – 12:00pm

Developing as a Professional

Activity Details
This session will help you explore what it means to grow as a professional in SLT.
Location

A130, 280 St John St , EC1V 0HB , London

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Mandatory session
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Student and Alumni Q&A Panel

Activity Details
During this session, current students will share their experiences of studying SLT, including student life, learning on the course, and placements. Alumni will discuss their career journeys, current roles, and working environments. Throughout the session, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear first-hand perspectives on studying and working in SLT.
Location

A130, 280 St John St , EC1V 0HB , London

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Mandatory session

Thursday, 1^st October

9:00am – 1:00pm

e-Learning for Health (eLFH) Mandatory Training

Activity Details
As your programme includes clinical placements, you will need to complete a range of online training modules, known as e-Learning for Healthcare (eLFH), before you can be cleared for placement. This is in addition to the required DBS and OH clearances.
Computer rooms have been booked from 09:00 to 13:00 so that you can begin your mandatory e-LfH training with support from a tutor and your peers.
Please note that this is not a half-day session. It is a drop-in session, and you may attend at any convenient time between 09:00 and 13:00 for a few hours to begin your training. Please attend either before or after your Introduction to Technology session.
Times
Drop in anytime between 09:00 and 13:00, before or after your Introduction to Technology session
Location
EG03

Drysdale Building [E], Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

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Mandatory session
9:00am – 1:00pm

SLT Introduction to Technology

Activity Details
This session will introduce you to the technology you will use as an SLT student. You will learn about specialist SLT equipment, booking procedures, GDPR, and the main online platforms used by students.
You will be allocated to one of two sessions, either 09:00–11:00 or 11:00–13:00, and your allocated time will be confirmed the day before. If you are unsure which group you have been assigned to, please contact Valia at Vasiliki.Kladouchou@citystgeroges.ac.uk.
Times
9:00 - 11-00 or 11:00 - 13:00 (as allocated previous day)
Location
T248, Law School Building

Mandatory session
11:00am – 2:00pm

Big Hello

Activity Details
Big Hello from Student Support Services. Join teams from City, the Students' Union and external providers to find out how they can support your learning, health, wellbeing, career and more. This is an opportunity for students to come and meet the teams, play some games, get some freebies and make friends! A quiet hour will run from 11am-12pm. Please drop by anytime from 11am to 2pm.
Location

Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London

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Optional session
1:15pm – 1:45pm

StudyStash demonstration

Activity Details
StudyStash will be demonstrated during this session. StudyStash is an AI tool that students can use to help them create and organise their university study materials. Use is optional Further details can be seen on Study Stash’s website and in these StudyStash explainer slides for students
Location
AG21, College Building

Optional session

Friday, 2^nd October

9:30am – 10:00am

Get Connected on Zoom and Microsoft Teams

Activity Details
Practise using Zoom and Microsoft Teams before your first online teaching sessions. During this session, you will learn how to join meetings using your City account, access key features such as chat, screen sharing, microphone and camera controls, and troubleshoot common issues.
Please ensure that you join the session using your City login details rather than a personal account.
Location
Online
https://moodle4.city.ac.uk/course/section.php?id=379771
Links to the online sessions and self-study activities can be found on Moodle by following this path:
My Modules > BSc Speech and Language Therapy (2026/27) Year 1 > Welcome Week and Induction > Friday, 2 October (Day 5) > Activity Timetable
If you have any questions, please contact Valia at Vasiliki.Kladouchou@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Mandatory session
10:30am – 11:15am

Meet your Senior Personal Tutor

Activity Details
The Senior Personal Tutor, Valia Kladouchou, will introduce you to the aim of personal tutorials. Your personal tutor serves as your first point of contact throughout your academic journey, providing academic and pastoral support, as well as aiding personal and academic development.
Location
Online
https://moodle4.city.ac.uk/course/section.php?id=379771
Links to the online sessions and self-study activities can be found on Moodle by following this path:
My Modules > BSc Speech and Language Therapy (2026/27) Year 1 > Welcome Week and Induction > Friday, 2 October (Day 5) > Activity Timetable
If you have any questions, please contact Valia at Vasiliki.Kladouchou@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Mandatory session
11:15am – 11:30am

Connecting Online with Your Peers

Activity Details
This student-led session will help you set up ways to communicate and stay connected with your fellow students.
Location
Online
https://moodle4.city.ac.uk/course/section.php?id=379771
Links to the online sessions and self-study activities can be found on Moodle by following this path:
My Modules > BSc Speech and Language Therapy (2026/27) Year 1 > Welcome Week and Induction > Friday, 2 October (Day 5) > Activity Timetable
If you have any questions, please contact Valia at Vasiliki.Kladouchou@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Mandatory session
11:30am – 12:00pm

Professional Services introduction, DBS, Uniform and Occupational Health briefing

Activity Details
During this session, you will meet your Course Officer, Carla Corda, and be introduced to the University's Professional Services. You will also receive important information about the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) process, uniform requirements, and OH, including the steps you need to complete before starting your clinical placements.
Location
Online
https://moodle4.city.ac.uk/course/section.php?id=379771
Links to the online sessions and self-study activities can be found on Moodle by following this path:
My Modules > BSc Speech and Language Therapy (2026/27) Year 1 > Welcome Week and Induction > Friday, 2 October (Day 5) > Activity Timetable
If you have any questions, please contact Valia at Vasiliki.Kladouchou@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Mandatory session
12:00pm – 3:00pm

Student Asynchronous Learning
Activity Details
This is an asynchronous, self-directed learning session. During this time, you should complete activities such as those listed below, as detailed in the Activity Timetable on Moodle:
- Learning with Moodle
- Reviewing your Moodle modules
- Introduction to Professional Services
- Student Health and Wellbeing
  Academic Skills
Location
Online
https://moodle4.city.ac.uk/course/section.php?id=379771
Links to the online sessions and self-study activities can be found on Moodle by following this path:
My Modules > BSc Speech and Language Therapy (2026/27) Year 1 > Welcome Week and Induction > Friday, 2 October (Day 5) > Activity Timetable
If you have any questions, please contact Valia at Vasiliki.Kladouchou@citystgeorges.ac.uk
Mandatory session
3:00pm – 4:30pm

Learning Debrief & Timetable Walkthrough with PD

Activity Details
The PD, Robin, will guide you through your schedules, ensuring clarity and understanding of course timelines and expectations.
Location
Online
https://moodle4.city.ac.uk/course/section.php?id=379771
Links to the online sessions and self-study activities can be found on Moodle by following this path:
My Modules > BSc Speech and Language Therapy (2026/27) Year 1 > Welcome Week and Induction > Friday, 2 October (Day 5) > Activity Timetable
If you have any questions, please contact Valia at Vasiliki.Kladouchou@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Mandatory session
4:30pm – 5:00pm

Self-Reflection on Induction Week

Activity Details
This reflective activity is designed to help you evaluate your experiences during the week and plan for the upcoming term in the BSc SLT programme. It comprises five questions to which you should respond briefly. Your answers are visible only to staff, mainly you year Lead, Valia Kladocuhou, who will review them to offer support and enhance future induction activities.
Location
Online
https://moodle4.city.ac.uk/course/section.php?id=379771
Links to the online sessions and self-study activities can be found on Moodle by following this path:
My Modules > BSc Speech and Language Therapy (2026/27) Year 1 > Welcome Week and Induction > Friday, 2 October (Day 5) > Activity Timetable
If you have any questions, please contact Valia at Vasiliki.Kladouchou@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Mandatory session

As part of your induction all students should complete the following essential modules (IT activation is required):

Once you have activated your IT account, you should receive an invite to complete these within the following week. If you have already done this, then you are not required to do so again, but referring to the modules in the future is always a good idea to refresh your knowledge.

If you have activated your IT account, but are unable to access the training, please report an incident with the IT Service Desk.