MSc Applied GIS Welcome Week Timetable

Please make sure to check 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
Classroom B08

Departmental 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.
 

2pm - 4pm

Geography and Planning Building
Teaching Room 1 (D Floor)

GIS IcebreakerGet to know your coursemates and academic staff with some informal, GIS-themed activities.

4pm - 6pm

Geography and Planning Building
Common Room (C Floor)

Social - getting to know your class matesWant to meet coursemates from other programmes in a fun, informal way? Come along for some icebreaker activities and a space to chat with your coursemates.
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
Time / VenueEventDescription

12 noon - 1pm

Geography and Planning Building
Teaching Room 2 (D Floor)

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

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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