Welcome Week - Biosciences Timetable

Important: Attendance at Welcome Week Events

Welcome Week for September 2024 will take place from 23^rd – 27^th September 2024, with a range of events taking place each day. Effort should be made by you to attend all events listed within the below timetable.

Events are a chance to gain insight to your chosen degree programme, ask questions and get to know both staff and students in your department. We look forward to meeting you!

Welcome from the Biosciences Programme Director

I would like to wish you all a very warm welcome to Swansea and the Biosciences Department. We are looking forward to getting to know you all over the next few years, and I hope you are excited to be here and starting the next important stage of your lives.

There will be lots going on around the department and university during your Induction Week, but your induction talks are one of the most important sources of information relating to your course, so don’t miss these. During the talks you will also be able to meet some of your lecturers and other key staff members, but most importantly you’ll meet each other. We have arranged lunch and activities as extra opportunities for you to get settled and get to know each other a little more. In between all this, don’t forget to join some societies – Swansea has a lot to offer for every interest you care to name!

We know university learning can be challenging, so we will be signposting key places for support throughout Induction Week, but remember that we are here to help any time. The Reception team, your academic tutor, your lecturers, or our Mental Health First Aiders can always be approached to provide you with support and guidance.

I look forward to meeting you in in your induction talks, and wish you the very best for your time in Swansea.

Dr Ed Pope, Biosciences Programme Director

Your Welcome Timetable

Please see below for a list of events organised by your Faculty and new Department. For some sessions, there are multiple opporutnities to attend. If you don’t think you can make it to the session we have recommended for your programme, make sure to check if there is another chance during the week.

Need help finding your way around? Please see the Singleton Campus and Bay Campus maps to help you find the locations of each session.

Additional Opportunities to attend

This timeable is relevant for those beginning Year 0 (Foundation) or Year 1 in Biological Sciences, Biology, Marine Biology or Zoology.

23^rd September

10:00 - 11:00 - Year 0 Welcome Talk - Wallace Lecture Theatre, Wallace Building

Key Academic Staff from your Department will provide you with an overview of what to expect throughout your Foundation Year in Biosciences.

11:00 - 12:00 - Year 1 Welcome Talk - Wallace Lecture Theatre, Wallace Building

Key Academic Staff from your Department will provide you with an overview of what to expect throughout Year 1 in your chosen Biosciences programme.

12:00 - 13:30 - Year 0 & 1 Welcome Lunch - Landings / 218, Wallace Building

Join your peers for a social to welcome all new Year 1 & 0 students to the Department of Biosciences. As part of this session, we will be providing lunch to include a variety of options for those with dietary requirements including Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal. If you have an allergy (e.g. nuts, gluten), please let us know by no later than 12pm on the 18th September by completing this short Microsoft Form.

24^th September

12:00 - 13:00 - Year in Applied Research Talk - Wallace Lecture Theatre, Wallace Building

Find out more about the opportunities to complete a Year in Applied Research and what it entails.

13:00 - 14:00 - An Essential Guide to Your Studies - Grove Lecture Theatre, Grove Building

Come and meet your Faculty Student Experience and Information Team who are here to support you throughout your studies. This session is an opportunity to explore the support available to you as a student and any questions you may have about studying at the University.

25^th September

11:30 - 13:30 - Diversifying Voices - Wallace Landings , Wallace Building

Join the Faculty EDI team for pizza and Zine making as you receive an introduction to the diverse community you are joining within Science and Engineering.

13:00 - 16:00 - All Faculties Welcome Fayre - Create (Ground Floor Space), Taliesin

Find out more about ways to get involved, access support when you need it and make sure you have everything you need in place for your first week of teaching. There’ll also be chance to take part in competitions and get some freebies.

26^th September

This day has been kept free to provide you an opportunity to attend the Student Union Fresher’s Fayre. Please note, this Fayre is taking place at the Swansea Bay Sports Park on Sketty Lane, not at the Bay Campus.
Book your spot via the Student Union What’s On pages.

Before you arrive, make sure to explore what else is happening outside of your department, and the ways you can get ready for your programme once you enrol. Top tip: bookmark the three pages below to get started!

Fill Your Plate

There's lots going on throughout Welcome Week, find out 'What's On' the Menu via the Student Union Webpages!

Fuel your Mind

Once you've enrolled, bookmark your Canvas Hub - we'll be using this to hold important resources after welcome week!

Get Prepared

Your teaching sessions are a key ingredient to success. Get to know your teaching timetables as soon as they're ready!