MPlan and BA Urban Studies and Planning Welcome Week Timetable
Please make sure to check this page in case of any updates to timings or venues.
- Monday 22/09/2025
Time / Venue Event Description 10am - 11 am
Dainton Building
Lecture Theatre (LT) 1Welcome to the School of Geography and Planning A welcome to the University from the Head of School. 11am - 12 noon
Arts Tower
LT05Welcome to Your Degree
Introduction to University IT SystemsAn introduction to your programme leaders, academic tutors and professional staff in your School.
Information to help you access your timetable and online learning environment (Blackboard).
3pm - 4pm
Geography and Planning Building
C03 Ron Johnston RoomPlanning Society Presentation Meet your friendly student-led Planning Society and hear about the social and academic opportunities they offer. An informal space to get to know your coursemates and join the Society! 4pm - 5pm
Geography and Planning Building
Common RoomPlanning Society Social Space Meet your friendly student-led Planning Society and hear about the social and academic opportunities they offer. An informal space to get to know your coursemates and join the Society! - Tuesday 23/09/2025
No sessions.
Reminder: Have you booked 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
No sessions.
Reminder: Have you booked 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.
- Thursday 25/09/2025
Time / Venue Event Description 10am - 11am
Hicks Building
LT06Detailed course briefings - MPlan Urban Studies and Planning, BA Urban Studies Gain a deeper understanding of your degree programme from your programme lead. 11am - 12.30pm
Hicks Building
LT01Introduction to Student Support Services Get to know more about the student-focused support services operating within the University. This session will cover financial, assistance, disability support, mental health, wellbeing and more. 12.30pm - 1pm
Hicks Building LT01
Introduction to Academic Language Support Services The English Language Teaching Centre provides support for academic writing, presentation skills, referencing and more for all students. - Friday 26/09/2025
Reminder: Before you begin 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 3hr slots
Geography and Planning Building
Teaching Room 1 and 2 (Floor D)Tutorial Group Meeting Keep an eye on your Blackboard Hub - You will be assigned a tutor group.
Your group will have a 1-hour informal meeting with your personal tutor. You and your coursemates will then set off on a self-guided picture hunt through the city (approx. 2 hours, details on Blackboard).We hope you enjoy getting to know the city and each other!