BAL Induction Schedule
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is correct at the time of publication; there may be instances, however, where last minute changes have to be made.
 
Useful Links
 
DMU Welcome – student FAQS: DMU Welcome with Student FAQs
 
ASK BAL (Assistance, Support and Knowledge) Portal
This is where you can find lots of useful faculty information and links to forms and services within the university.
·       Link: ASK BAL Portal
 
IT Welcome Induction Hub
•       All the support information and videos introducing you to the key software and systems you will need at DMU: MyDMU, MS Teams, Blackboard, DMU Replay, Turnitin, MS365 Office and accessing software.
•       Link: Digital Skills & IT Support
 
Blackboard is where you will find learning material as well as a variety of useful faculty information.  To Log onto Blackboard, you would need to have completed your DMU registration.
Monday 23rd January 2023
Click here for timings and locationProgramme welcome for:
Global MBA
Marketing Management and
Project Management
 
THIS IS A COMPULSORY EVENT
A group meeting with all the students in your programme community and programme leader. A chance to receive essential information about support in the faculty and your learning.
In Person
Tuesday 24th January 2023
Click here for timings and LinksBAL Personal Tutoring Talks (compulsory event).
An online group meeting with your Programme Leader/Personal Tutor and fellow tutees. It is an important meeting which will help you to begin to build relationships. Your Programme Leader/Personal Tutor will also let you know about the support systems in place here at DMU as well as your engagement as part of your new BAL teaching and learning community.
MS Teams (Live Session)
11.30Am – 15.00pmDSU Event: Voice Refreshers Plan – Voice CafeIn Person
Building: Campus Centre Atrium & Hub
Wednesday 25th January 2023
12.00 – 1.00pmYour DMU Library and IT Welcome (compulsory event) 
Get an introduction to Library and Learning Services: the resources, academic skills development and support available to you; together with an introduction to the IT you are going to need for your studies: MyDMU, MS Teams, Blackboard, DMU Replay, Turnitin, MS365 Office and accessing software from home.
MS Teams (Live session)
 
Link: Click here to join
Thursday 26th January 2023
Click here for timings and locationProgramme welcome for:
International Business and Entrepreneurship
International Business and Management
 
THIS IS A COMPULSORY EVENT
A group meeting with all the students in your programme community and programme leader. A chance to receive essential information about support in the faculty and your learning.
In Person
17:00pm-19:00pmBAL 2023 Intercultural celebration with FREE refreshments, games and prizes

Come along to meet your programme teams and other students in a relaxed informal environment.
In Person
Building: The Yard
Room (s): TY3.02/TY3.05/TY3.06
Monday 30th January 2023 (start of term)
Your personal timetable will be available to view on myDMU (www.my.dmu.ac.uk) by 4pm Sunday 29th January 2023.