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.

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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 Geography and Global Sustainable Development StudentsA 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 / 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.
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 our BSc Geography, BA Geography and BA Global Sustainable Development courses.

1pm - 3pm

Alfred Denny Building A04

Computer Skills SessionSession for students on BA Geography and BA Global Sustainable Development.

1pm - 3pm

Hicks Building D17

Computer Skills SessionSession for students on BSc Geography.

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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