Geography and Global Sustainable Development Welcome Week Timetable
Here is the Welcome Week timetable for those studying BA Geography, BSc Geography, or BA Global Sustainable Development. Please make sure to check back to this page in case of any updates to timings or venues.
- 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 Geography and Global Sustainable Development Students A welcome session for students on the BSc Geography, BA Geography and BA Global Sustainable Development courses. - 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. - 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. 1pm - 3pm
Alfred Denny Building A04
Computer Skills Session Session for students on BA Geography and BA Global Sustainable Development. 1pm - 3pm
Hicks Building D17
Computer Skills Session Session for students on BSc Geography. 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.