Economics - Welcome Week 2025 undergraduate events and induction
The welcome week events are organised by the School of Economics to help you settle in and get started on your programme.
School of Economics Welcome Week events for undergraduate students
22 to 26 September 2025
Please stick to the timings of each session as provided below as these may be different to what you can see in your teaching timetable.
| DATE, TIME & VENUE | SESSION TITLE AND DETAILS |
|---|---|
Wednesday 24th September 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Venue – The Wave, Lecture Theatre 1 | Welcome and Introductory Session
Dr Andy Bryce, Director of Dual Undergraduate Programmes Dr George Efthyvoulou, Director of Undergraduate Programmes |
Thursday 25th September 9.00 am – 11.00 am Venue – The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1 | Skills for Economists Lecture Dr Panos Nanos, Student Experience Academic Lead |
Thursday 25th September 1.00 – 1.45 noon Venue – The Wave, Lecture Theatre 3 | Welcome Session for International Students Dr Panos Nanos, Student Experience Academic Lead Dr George Efthyvoulou, Director of Undergraduate Programmes Dr Dan Gray, Director of Education This session is specifically designed for new international students in the School of Economics but all students are welcome to attend if they wish. The session will cover topics such as how to access medical services and English language support. It will also provide information relevant for applying to jobs or further studies, and how to get involved with the University and the wider community. |
Thursday 25th September 2.00 – 3.00 pm Venue - Will be confirmed with you by email. | Meeting with your Academic Tutor in the School of Economics You will be provided with the name and contact details of your Academic Tutor by Wednesday 24 September. This information, along with the details of the meeting location, will be provided by email and will also be published on Blackboard. Please ensure that you attend, as meeting your Academic Tutor is an important part of your induction. If you are not able to attend this meeting you will be expected to meet with your Academic Tutor in week one. Important - Students on the BA Business Management and Economics and the BA Accounting and Financial Management and Economics dual degree programmes will be assigned an academic tutor in the Management School and will not have a named academic tutor in the School of Economics. This means that students on those specific degree programmes are not required to attend this session. |
Thursday 25th September 3.15 – 4.30 pm Venue – Nelson Mandela Auditorium, Students' Union Building | Group Activity Session
Dr Andy Bryce, Director of Undergraduate Dual Programmes Dr George Efthyvoulou, Director of Undergraduate Programmes Dr Panos Nanos, Student Experience Academic Lead This session will provide you with an opportunity to meet other students who are registered on your degree programme. Full information about the group activity will be provided at the start of the session. |