International Development Welcome Week Timetable

Here is the Welcome Week timetable for those studying MA International Development, MPH International Development, or MSc Environmental Change and International Development. Please make sure to check back to this page in case of any updates to timings or venues.

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Monday 22/09/2025

No sessions today.

Reminder: Don’t forget to book your Registration appointment.  Please try to arrange your appointment to fit around your Welcome Week schedule.  You can rearrange your appointment via your online Registration portal.

Tuesday 23/09/2025
Time / VenueEventDescription

9.30am - 10am

Dainton Building

Lecture Theatre (LT) 1

Welcome to the School of Geography and Planning A welcome to the University from the Head of School.

11.30am - 12.30pm

Arts Tower 

Lecture Theatre (LT) 6

Welcome to the International Development Masters courses An introduction to the International Development courses from our Course Director.

2pm - 4pm

Geography and Planning Building 

B08

Introduction to International Development Teaching Staff & Academic Tutors An introduction to key members of staff for our International Development courses.

4pm - 6pm

Geography and Planning Building

C03 Ron Johnston Room

School Social EventMeet course mates from other courses in a fun, informal way.
Wednesday 24/09/2025
Time / VenueEventDescription

9am - 11am

Geography and Planning Building

B08

Thinking about Development Session 1 A session for all students on all International Development courses.

11am - 1pm

Sir Henry Stephenson Building 

Lecture Theatre (LT) 2

School of Health and Related Research MPH International Development course introductionA session for MPH International Development students only.

3pm - 5pm

Geography and Planning Building

B08

Thinking about Development Session 2 A session for all students on all International Development courses.
Thursday 25/09/2025

No sessions today.

Reminder: Before you being your studies, familiarise yourself with University systems and software using My Digital Induction and complete your mandatory training modules on Blackboard.

Friday 26/09/2025
Time / VenueEventDescription

12pm - 4pm

Geography and Planning Building

C03 Ron Johnston Room 

EnviroSoc and GeogSoc (Student Societies) drop inOptional drop in to meet our student societies. Come and join us when you are free.

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