BSc Environmental Science Welcome Week Timetable
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- Monday 22/09/2025
Time / Venue Event Description 10am - 11am
Dainton Building Lecture Theatre (LT) 1
Welcome to the School of Geography and Planning An 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 Students A 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 / Venue Event Description 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 Tutors Introductory 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 / Venue Event Description 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 Session Join us for this session about computer skills for BSc Environmental Science students. - Friday 26/09/2025
Time / Venue Event Description 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 Session An introduction to skills on the BSc Environmental Science course. 12.30pm
Entrance to Alfred Denny Building
Biosciences tour Meet 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 Induction An induction session to using the Biosciences laboratories. 12pm - 4pm
Geography and Planning Building C03 Ron Johnston Room
EnviroSoc and GeogSoc (Student Societies) drop in An optional drop-in to meet EnviroSoc and GeogSoc (Student Societies). Just pop in when you are free.