International Development and Education with Cross-Cultural Communication MA
Induction schedule for postgraduates starting on the International Development and Education with Cross-Cultural Communication MA programme in September 2026
Your Welcome Week activities will take place in the week commencing 21 September 2026.
To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your degree programme.
This schedule is for all new students on the following programmes:
- MA International Development and Education with Cross-Cultural Communication
You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.
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Please note that:
- Compulsory online content via your Canvas community has been included in this timetable. In your own time, make sure to engage fully with all of the University's induction activities and resources.
- all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
15:00-16:00 - Welcome from Head of School and Welcome Talk - King George VI Building, room 1.11
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Venue: King George VI Building, room 1.11
Hosts: Professor Pauline Dixon, Dr Steve Humble, and Dr Alina Schartner
Information:
- Welcome from Head of School (3.00-3.15)
- Welcome talk – MA IDE and MA IDE with CCC
- Introduction to the MA IDE Modules (MA IDE with CCC also welcome)
- EDU8211; EDU8212; EDU8213; EDU8214; EDU8095; EDU8215
10:00-11:00 - How to survive and thrive in 缅北禁地 - King George VI Building, room 1.12
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Venue: King George VI Building, room 1.12
Hosts: James Stanfield and Lisa Ramshaw
Topics include:
- housing
- GP registration
- places to visit
- supermarkets
- travel and visas
Information: Please note that this session is optional for MA IDE and MA IDE with CCC students
11:00-12:00 - Cultural Q&A with Chinese alumni (in English and Mandarin) - King George VI Building, room 1.36B
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Venue: King George VI Building, room 1.36B
Hosts: James Stanfield and Lisa Ramshaw
Information: Please note that this session is optional for MA IDE and MA IDE with CCC students
12:30-14:00 - Guided visit to Grainger Market, Chinatown and historical places of interest - King George VI Building, outside room B83
Time: 12:30 - 14:00
Venue: King George VI Building, outside room B83
Hosts: James Stanfield and Lisa Ramshaw
Information: Please note that this session is optional for MA IDE and MA IDE with CCC students
10:00-11:00 - Addressing Student Questions - King George VI Building, room 1.43A
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Venue: King George VI Building, room 1.43A
Hosts: Professor Pauline Dixon and Dr Steve Humble
Information: Students form groups to discuss any questions about the programme, modules and other queries
12:30-13:30 - Group challenge – What have you learnt this week? - King George VI Building, room 1.36B
Time: 12:30-13:30
Venue: King George VI Building, room 1.36B
Hosts: James Stanfield, Lisa Ramshaw, and Pam Woolner
Information: Please note that this session is optional for MA IDE and MA IDE with CCC students