BSc Environmental Science Welcome Week Timetable

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Monday 21/09/26
Time / VenueEventDescription

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 / VenueEventDescription

10am to 12pm

Arts Tower, Lecture Theatre 9 

Welcome to your programmeGain a deeper understanding of your programme.

2pm to 4pm

Richard Roberts Building B74 Richard Roberts Auditorium

Welcome to Student SupportGet to know more about student-focused support services operating within the University. 
Wednesday 23/09/26
Time / VenueEventDescription
9.30am to 10.30am
Check your online timetable to know which room
Academic Tutor meetingsMeet 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 ChallengeGet 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

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 to 12pm

Richard Roberts Building B74 Richard Roberts Auditorium

Introducing EmployabilityGet to know more about employability within your studies and what support is available across the University.

1pm to 3pm

Wave PC1

BSc Environmental Science Employability SessionA 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 SocietiesMeet 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
Time / VenueEventDescription

10am to 2pm

Meet at the Hunters Bar roundabout entrance to Endcliffe Park

Walk in the Peak DistrictA social walk open to all undergraduate students from the School of Geography and Planning. The walk will on the outskirts of the city and go out towards the Peak District. 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.

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