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.

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Monday 22/09/2025
Time / VenueEventDescription

10am - 11 am

Dainton Building 
Lecture Theatre (LT) 1

Welcome to the School of Geography and PlanningA welcome to the University from the Head of School.

11am - 12 noon

Arts Tower
LT05

Welcome to Your Degree


Introduction to University IT Systems

An 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 Room

Planning Society PresentationMeet 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 Room

Planning Society Social SpaceMeet 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 / VenueEventDescription

10am - 11am

Hicks Building
LT06

Detailed course briefings - MPlan Urban Studies and Planning, BA Urban StudiesGain a deeper understanding of your degree programme from your programme lead.

11am - 12.30pm

Hicks Building
LT01

Introduction to Student Support ServicesGet 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 ServicesThe 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 / VenueEventDescription

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!

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