MA Urban Design and Planning Welcome Week Timetable

Please check back to this page in case of time or venue changes.

Off
Monday 22/09/2025

No sessions.

Tuesday 23/09/2025
Time / VenueEventDescription

9.30am - 10am

Dainton Building 
Lecture Theatre (LT) 1

School Welcome Session for all new PGT studentsA welcome to the University from the Head of School.

10am - 12 noon

Geography and Planning Building
C03 - Ron Johnston Room

UDP Welcome Meeting and Course BriefingA welcome to your degree programme. During your course briefing, your Programme Director will provide you with a deeper understanding of your degree programme and modules.

1pm - 3pm

Meet at Geography and Planning Building

Heart of the City TourA small group, self-guided tour of urban design landmarks in the city. Meet your peers, chat all things urban design and get to know Sheffield!

3pm - 4pm

Geography and Planning Building
Urban Design Room

Walking Tour Follow UpA session to follow up on your experiences today and ask your Programme Director any questions you have.

4pm - 6pm

Geography and Planning Building
Common Room (C Floor)

Social - Get to know your classmates!Want to meet coursemates from other programmes in a fun, informal way? Come along for some icebreaker activities and a space to chat with your peers.
Wednesday 24/09/2025

No sessions.

Reminder: Have you booked 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.

Thursday 25/09/2025

No sessions.

Reminder: Have you booked 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.

Friday 26/09/2025

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

Time / VenueEventDescription

11am - 12 noon

Geography and Planning Building
Urban Design Room

Optional Drop-in If you've missed any of the activities or have any questions about your studies, drop in to see your Programme Director.

1pm - 2pm

Arts Tower
LT06

Planning Soc PresentationMeet your friendly student-led Planning Society and hear about the social and academic opportunities they offer.

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