MSc International Development Welcome Week Timetable
Here is the Welcome Week timetable for those studying MSc International Development. Please make sure to check back to this page in case of any updates to timings or venues.
- Monday 21/09/26
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 22/09/26
Time / Venue Event Description 10am to 11am
Alfred Denny Building Lecture Theatre 2
Welcome to the School of Geography and Planning A Welcome to the University from the Head of School and key staff. There will be a break in the session to allow students to explore campus before ending with an introduction to University study. 12pm to 1pm
Alfred Denny Building Lecture Theatre 2
Welcome to Postgraduate Study Meet key staff from the school including your Programme Lead and the Professional Services Team. An overview of the different IT systems that you will be using during your studies and more details about our culture of learning. 2pm to 4pm
Bartolome House Room ELG08
Welcome to the MSc International Development Gain a deeper understanding of your programme. - Wednesday 23/09/26
Time / Venue Event Description 11am to 2pm
Bartolome House Room ELG08
Thinking about Development A chance to reflect on what development means to you with your Programme Lead. This will help to set a baseline for your studies. 2pm to 4pm
Geography Building Ron Johnston Research Room C03
Postgraduate Social Join other postgraduate students from the School of Geography and Planning at a postgraduate social event lead by one of our academics. This will be a relaxed event with tea, coffee and biscuits. - Thursday 24/09/26
Time / Venue Event Description 10am to 12pm
Alfred Denny Building Lecture Theatre 2
Welcome to student support Get to know more about student-focused support services operating within the University. 12pm to 2pm
Geography Building Ron Johnston Research Room C03
Drop-ins with student societies Drop in to discover and sign up to the School's Student Societies. 2pm to 3pm
Arts Tower Lecture Theatre 6
Introducing Employability Get to know more about employability within your studies and what support is available across the University. 3pm to 5pm
Hicks Building Computer Room G39a
MSc International Development Employability Session A session led by your Programme Lead to introduce you to mySkills, a key employability tool that will form an integral part of your studies. - Friday 25/09/26
Time / Venue Event Description TBC Postgraduate Social walk TBC