Translational Neuroscience pre-arrival information
Welcome to the MSc Translational Neuroscience programme at the University of Sheffield! This page is your hub for key dates, events, and resources to help you prepare for the year ahead. Check back regularly for the latest updates.
Welcome Week events
Welcome week runs from Monday 21 - Friday 25 September. During this week you'll get to meet your lecturers and fellow students and attend some introductory lectures relevant to your course and the Department of Neuroscience.
- Monday 21 September
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
What's on: School of Medicine and Population Health postgraduate Introduction session, day 1
Staff: Claire Beecroft, Liz Williams, Janine Kirby & University staff
Location: Lecture Theatre 2, Medical School
- Tuesday 22 September
Time: 9:30am - 12.30 pm
What's on: School of Medicine and Population Health postgraduate Introduction session, day 2
Staff: Claire Beecroft, Liz Williams, Janine Kirby & University staff
Location: Lecture Theatre 2, B floor, Medical School
- Thursday 24 September
Time: 9:00am - 10:00
What's on: Academic Welcome Meeting
Staff: Jenny Lord
Location: Seminar Room 11, The WaveTime: 10:00am - 11am
What's on: The History of Neuroscience
Staff: Tom Farrow
Location: Seminar Room 1, The WaveTime: 11:00am - 12:00pm
What's on: Key information and Introduction to Blackboard
Staff: Jon wood and Jenny Lord
Location: Seminar Room 1, The WaveTime: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
What's on: SITraN Introduction
Staff: Dan Fillingham
Location: B01/02/03, SITran (Sheffield institute for translational neuroscience) buildingTime: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
What's on: 1-2-1 Meeting with your course lead
Staff: Jenny Lord
Location: Heritage Room, Medical School
During Welcome Week, you will receive an email to your student account with your allocated 15-minute appointment slot.
- Friday 25 September
Time: 10:00am - 11:00pm
What's on: How to write scientifically
Staff: Jon Wood
Location: Seminar room 1, The WaveTime: 11:00am - 12:00pm
What's on: Myskills and PPI
Staff: Jenny Lord and Scott Allen
Location: Seminar room 1, The WaveTime: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
What's on: Use of PubMed & Study in the UK
Staff: Jon Wood
Location: Seminar room 1, The WaveTime: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
What's on: 1-2-1 Meeting with your course lead
Staff: Jenny Lord
Location: Heritage Room, Medical School
During Welcome Week, you will receive an email to your student account with your allocated 15-minute appointment slot.
Course schedule
Follow the link below to download a detailed overview of our course structure for the 2025/26 academic year. This calendar includes the teaching dates for all modules, including the winter break, and your research project.
Translational Neuroscience Course Overview 2026-2027
Please note: possible future changes may be necessary due to staff availability and room booking requirements beyond our control. Any changes will be shared with you.
If you have any questions contact Dr Jenny Lord at jenny.lord@sheffield.ac.uk
Recommended reading
We recommend you take a look at the following online resources to gain a good background knowledge of the material we'll be teaching before the start of the course.