BA Geography and Planning Welcome Week Timetable
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- Monday 21/09/26
Time / Venue Event Description 1pm to 3pm
Richard Roberts Building B74 Richard Roberts Auditorium
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. 3pm to 4pm
Richard Roberts Building B74 Richard Roberts Auditorium
Welcome to University 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. - Tuesday 22/09/26
Time / Venue Event Description 10am to 12pm
Hicks Building - Lecture Theatre A
Welcome to the BA Geography and Planning Gain a deeper understanding of your programme. 2pm to 4pm
Richard Roberts Building B74 Richard Roberts Auditorium
Welcome to Student Support Get to know more about student-focused support services operating within the University. - Wednesday 23/09/26
Time / Venue Event Description 9.30am to 10.30am
Check your online timetable to know which roomAcademic Tutor meetings Meet your own Academic Tutor who will support your academic growth throughout your degree. Some groups may have a different time, please check your timetable 11am to 3pm
St Georges Church, St George's Church Lecture Theatre
Sheffield Photo Challenge Get to know other undergraduate students in the school by completing a photo challenge that will get you out and about around the University Campus. - Thursday 24/09/26
Time / Venue Event Description 11am-12pm
Richard Roberts Building B74 Richard Roberts Auditorium
Introducing Employability Get to know more about employability within your studies and what support is avaiable across the University. 1pm to 3pm
Diamond, Computer Room 01
Your programme 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. 3pm to 4pm
Richard Roberts Building B74 Richard Roberts Auditorium
Introduction to Student Societies Meet the members of your School's Student Societies and discover the social and academic activities they offer. 4pm to 5pm
Geography Building and Bartolome House
Drop in to a friendly and informal session to chat with members and sign up to the School's Student Societies Environmental Science - Bartolome House EG03
Planning Society - Geography Building - Room B08
Geography Society - Bartolome House DB13- Friday 25/09/26
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 / Venue Event Description 10am to 2pm
Meet at the Five Weirs Walk start point (Lady’s Bridge end of Castlegate Grey to Green Park)
Walk in the Peak District An optional social walk open to undergraduate students from the School of Geography and Planning. The Five Weirs canal walk, from central Sheffield through formerly industrial Tinsley and Attercliffe to Meadowhall shopping centre. The walk will be led by a member of staff so no map reading required. See the sign up form for more details and to let us know that you will be joining the walk.