BSc Environmental Science Welcome Week Timetable

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Monday 22/09/2025
Time / VenueEventDescription

10am - 11am

Dainton Building Lecture Theatre (LT) 1

Welcome to the School of Geography and PlanningAn introduction to the School of Geography and Planning at the University of Sheffield.

2pm - 3pm

Arts Tower Lecture Theatre (LT) 4

Welcome to Undergraduate Environmental Science StudentsA welcome session for students on the BSc Environmental Science course.
Tuesday 23/09/2025

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.

Wednesday 24/09/2025
Time / VenueEventDescription

9.30am

The Edge

Meet members of EnviroSoc and GeogSoc Optional time to meet members of EnviroSoc and GeogSoc who will take you to your Academic Tutor meeting - leaving The Edge at 9.30am.

10am - 11am

Various rooms

Meeting Academic TutorsIntroductory meeting with your Academic Tutor.

11am - 12pm (briefing)

3pm - 4pm (debrief)

Arts Tower Lecture Theatre (LT) 4

The Sheffield Challenge!Join us for our Sheffield Challenge activity.
Thursday 25/09/2025

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.

Time / VenueEventDescription

11am - 1pm

Hicks Building Lecture Theatre (LT) 1

Lecture: What Support is Available During your Degree? Information about the support that is available to students during their studies.

3pm - 5pm

Geography and Planning Building B04

Computer Skills SessionJoin us for this session about computer skills for BSc Environmental Science students.
Friday 26/09/2025
Time / VenueEventDescription

9am - 11am

Hicks Building Lecture Theatre (LT) 1

Getting Started at University An introduction to university study.

11am - 12pm

Hicks Building Lecture Theatre (LT) 1

Skills SessionAn introduction to skills on the BSc Environmental Science course.

12.30pm

Entrance to Alfred Denny Building

Biosciences tourMeet Dr Gareth Phoenix, your courses’ link Tutor in the School of Biosciences, for a tour of Biosciences.

12.30pm - 1.30pm

Perak Laboratory 2

Biosciences Laboratory InductionAn induction session to using the Biosciences laboratories.

12pm - 4pm

Geography and Planning Building C03 Ron Johnston Room

EnviroSoc and GeogSoc (Student Societies) drop inAn optional drop-in to meet EnviroSoc and GeogSoc (Student Societies). Just pop in when you are free.

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