Return-to-Learn 2025-26 Timetable by Optometry Tutor

Welcome Event

optometryeducator — 2025-07-17 08:29:00 UTC

10:00-11:00 Location: University Place 1.219

Getting to know the second year staff team and getting reconnected with other students after the summer break

Return to Practicals

optometryeducator — 2025-07-17 08:31:22 UTC

Not following correct hygiene procedures will lead to poor EPA trust levels. During this session we will remind you of proper hygiene and give you the chance to practise some slit lamp.

10:00-12:00 Group X2 , CBB Suites E and F

11:00-13:00 Group X1 , CBB Suites E and F

13:00-15:00 Group Y2 , CBB Suites E and F

14:00-16:00 Group Y1 , CBB Suites E and F

Eye still know maths

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 05:00:51 UTC

10:00-13:00 Simon 3.44b

A session on the maths that will be essential for success in your second year.

Retina to Rapport

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 05:15:11 UTC

13.00-16.00 Simon 3.44b

A revision session on ocular anatomy and communication along with an introduction to pharmacology.

Coffee with Academic Advisor

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 05:19:38 UTC

11.00-12.00 Various Campus Locations

You will have a new academic advisor this year.

After the Welcome Event they will take you to a campus café along with the rest of your group so you can get to know them better and reconnect with each other.

Note that if you have Prof Chris Dickinson as your academic advisor she will take you out on Thursday at 11am.

Careers day

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 05:47:35 UTC

10:00 -16:00 Simon 3.44b

A day hearing from Specsavers, Boots, Vision Express and others about future career opportunities and placements during your course.

Dispensing

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 05:51:00 UTC

A revision session on spectacle frames. Attend with your group.

Dover Street 1.004

9.00-10.45 Group B

10.55-12.40 Group A

13.25-15.10 Group D

15.20-17.05 Group C

Back to the clinics

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 05:58:55 UTC

A session getting to know the second year clinic supervisors.

Wait in the locker room

Attend with your group

9:00-10:45 Group D

10:55-12:40 Group A

13:25-15:10 Group B

15:20-17:05 Group C

Eye still know EPAs

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 06:01:03 UTC

A tutorial session on how EPAs will work this year.

Wait in the locker room

Attend with your group

9:00 -10:40 Group C

10:55-12:35 Group B

13:45-15:25 Group D

15:40-17:20 Group A

Drugs and Disease

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 06:05:13 UTC

10:00-12:00 Simon 3.40

A session introducing you to ocular disease and the importance of understanding pharmacology.

Welcome Back !

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 06:07:26 UTC

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 06:08:54 UTC

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 06:09:23 UTC

Review and Year Overview

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 06:17:54 UTC

10:00-12:30 Alan Turing G1.07

Feedback and reflection on your first year followed by a briefing on what to expect in second year.

Online Activities

optometryeducator — 2025-07-21 06:54:34 UTC

The last day you will be able to access Blackboard is Thursday 16th October.

Spend today reviewing the two first year units and ensuring that you have downloaded all content that you would like to access from first year - since after 16th October you won't be able to access it.

Open Practice

optometryeducator — 2025-08-14 14:27:01 UTC

Room 2.005 will be available today for you to practise in. There is no formal rota, turn up whenever is convenient. If the room is at capacity you may need to come back at a later time.

Academic Success

optometryeducator — 2025-08-14 14:36:04 UTC

10:00-13:00 Simon 3.44a

A session to help you think about and plan your learning in second year with the library on hand to advise you on resources that may help.

Practice Sessions

optometryeducator — 2025-08-14 14:39:03 UTC

Attend as per the rota below to refamiliarize yourself with the clinical rooms and equipment.

13:00-14:00 Group A, CBB 2.005

13:00-14:00 Group B, CBB Suite A, B, C or D

14:00-15:00 Group C, CBB 2.005

14:00-15:00 Group D, CBB Suite A, B, C or D

15:00-16:00 Group B, CBB 2.005

15:00-16:00 Group A, CBB Suite A, B, C or D

16:00-17:00 Group D, CBB 2.005

16:00-17:00 Group C, CBB Suite A,B,C or D

Experiencing Visual Impairment

optometryeducator — 2025-08-27 12:25:43 UTC

A session working with a third year student to experience the world through the eyes of someone with visual impairment.

Wait in the locker room

Attend with your group

9:00-10:45 Group B

11:00-12:45 Group C

13:30-15:15 Group A

15:30-17:15 Group D

Dispensing

2025-08-27 15:20:47 UTC

A revision session on focimetry. Attend with your group.

Carys Bannister 3.009

9:00-10:45 Group A

10:55-12:40 Group D

13:25-15:10 Group C

15:20-17:05 Group B

Open Practice

optometryeducator — 2025-09-03 11:15:41 UTC

Room 2.005 will be available today for you to practise in this afternoon. There is no formal rota, turn up whenever is convenient. If the room is at capacity you may need to come back at a later time.

Open Practice

optometryeducator — 2025-09-03 11:16:58 UTC

Room 2.005 will be available today for you to practise in this morning. There is no formal rota, turn up whenever is convenient. If the room is at capacity you may need to come back at a later time.

Please check back regularly for updates

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 09:26:54 UTC

GOC Registration Renewal

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 09:33:24 UTC

The deadline for renewing your GOC registration was back in July and the GOC will have sent you multiple reminder emails. It is a legal requirement to be registered with the GOC and your work may not count towards your degree if you are not registered. If you have forgotten you need to contact the GOC as soon as possible. Details can be found HERE.

Join OPSOC on Socials

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 09:38:30 UTC

The Optometry Society invites you to Snapchat and Whatsapp-(2025-26)

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MANDATORY On-Campus Events are in BLUE

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 09:44:08 UTC

University Resources Padlet

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 09:48:55 UTC

Optometry Manchester's very own guide to resources at the UoM

Explore the support services available to you at UoM

DASS

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 09:53:41 UTC

Check HERE whether you are eligible for support through the Disability Advisory and Support Service

Interactive Map

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 09:55:20 UTC

Find event locations HERE

Use this interactive map to find your way around.

Practicals

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 09:59:08 UTC

You will be told which group you are in for the return to learn practicals at some point during week beginning 8th September. We cannot confirm this earlier because we need to wait for the resit exam board confirmation.

Timetable from week 4 onwards

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 10:01:00 UTC

Your full rota will be available from week beginning 22nd September. We will talk you through it during the course introduction session on Weds 24th Sept.

In broad terms you can expect:

Mondays: Practicals all day

Tuesdays: Practicals either am or pm

Wednesdays: Occasional real patient clinics

Thursdays: Occasional real patient clinics

Fridays: Alternate TBL all day/Practise AM or PM

Open Practice

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 11:07:46 UTC

Room 2.005 will be available today for you to practise in. There is no formal rota, turn up whenever is convenient. If the room is at capacity you may need to come back at a later time.

Reflect and Prepare

optometryeducator — 2025-09-05 11:11:52 UTC

No formal sessions are timetabled today. Use the time to reflect on the past three weeks and prepare for the rest of the semester.

Manchester Art Gallery Visit

optometryeducator — 2025-09-08 13:12:52 UTC

Unfortunately Manchester Art Gallery have cancelled our visit due to staff sickness.

We're hoping that the visit might still be able to take place in the next few weeks. Keep an eye on the Padlet for updates.