Welcome to Materials Science and Engineering
Welcome to the Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield! We’ve pulled together some useful information and resources to help you prepare for your first few weeks with us.
We know it’s a busy and exciting time for you, and we want to make preparing for starting your degree as straightforward as possible. This welcome page is just for new material science and engineering students. Here you’ll find information specific to you and your course.
Registration
Complete your registration
The first thing you need to do is to complete your registration
You can’t start your course/attend lectures & seminars until you have registered with the University.
Welcome Week
Your Welcome Week will start on Monday 21 September 2026 and we hope you’re able to join us for this before teaching begins. Welcome Week will give you the opportunity to learn more about our School, the University, and what to expect over the coming year. It will also provide opportunities to meet peers on your course, current students, and our societies and academics.
Welcome Week Timetable
Monday 21 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | Student Union - Nelson Mandela Auditorium | School Welcome Talk |
| 11am - 12pm | Student Union - Nelson Mandela Auditorium | Maths and Statistics Help / English Language Teaching Centre / Library / Disability and Dyslexia Support Service |
Tuesday 22 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | The Diamond - Lecture Theatre 1 | Introduction to Student Experience |
| 11am - 12.30pm | The Diamond - Workroom 2 | Maths and English Assessments |
Wednesday 23 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11am - 12pm | The Diamond - Lecture Theatre 8 | Course Talk |
| 12pm - 12.30pm | Lunch | |
| 12.30pm - 1.30pm | The Turner Museum of Glass - Sir Robert Hadfield Building | Ice Breaker Activities |
| 1.30pm - 3pm | The Turner Museum of Glass - Sir Robert Hadfield Building | Student Experience |
Friday 25 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | The Diamond - Lecture Theatre 1 | Lab Talk |
| 11am - 12.30pm | The Diamond Building - Thermo Lab (Room 3.06 - Third Floor) | Danger Lab |
| 1pm - 2.30pm | The Diamond Building - Thermo Lab (Room 3.06 - Third Floor) | Danger Lab |
Please note: The timetable is subject to change. We recommend checking back closer to the date to make sure you have the most up-to-date schedule.
You can also view your timetables through either Google Calendar, MUSE or the iSheffield app. Information on how to read your timetable can be found here.
Alongside showing your timetable, the iSheffield app also has information on the libraries, campus maps, social events and support services etc.
Your Checklist
For a full checklist including weekly tasks (from registering to celebrating your success on social media) take a look at our undergraduate checklist, designed to get you ready for Sheffield.
Suggested reading
Whilst there is no need to prepare or do any specific reading, there are resources available if you would like to take a look at anything before you arrive. Everyone comes to Sheffield with different backgrounds, so you will be taught all you need relating to maths, biology, chemistry and physics in your first year. However, if you haven't studied some of these at A Level and would like to make a head start, we'd recommend having a look at some of the materials in the Materials Discovery Portal below.
Your guide to Sheffield
Whether you already live in Sheffield, or you're coming to us from elsewhere, there's plenty to see. From the stunning Peak District right on our doorstep to the trendiest cafes and bars all the way to Tramlines music festival, we've got it all.
We have a full guide to Sheffield, including food and drink, sports, arts and culture and how to get around.
Another guide to the city can be found here, which includes information on our festivals, augmented reality art trail 'Look Up' and an alternative LGBTQ+ guide to the city.
There are also maps of Sheffield and information on local public transport to help you navigate the city. In fact, we have a range of different maps to help you find your way around and find what you need:
MatSoc: The Materials Science and Engineering Society
Run by students for students, the Materials Science and Engineering Society (MatSoc) is fun, friendly and ideal for meeting students from other years as well as joining socials, trips and sporting events.
Events can range from visits to the Peak District to bowling to bar socials – there is something for everyone.
Plus if you’re into competitive sport, the Society has two 6-a-side football teams and two netball matches a week, with plenty of other sporting opportunities available throughout the year.
Take a look at their website to find out more.
Instagram: matsoc.uos
Contact us
If you have any problems working through the checklist, or you know that you’ll be arriving late to Sheffield in September, please let us know.
Email: cmb-studentsupport@sheffield.ac.uk
Please include your name, programme of study and registration number (if you know it).