Important: Attendance at Welcome Week Events

Welcome Week for September 2024 will take place from 23rd – 27th 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!

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.

This timeable is relevant for those beginning Year 0 (Foundation) or Year 1 in Chemistry.

23rd September

10:00 - 12:00 - Year 0 & 1 Welcome Talk - 344, Grove Building

Key Academic Staff from your Department will provide you with an overview of what to expect throughout Year 0 or 1 Chemistry.

12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch - 344, Grove Building

Join your peers for a social to welcome all new Chemistry students. 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.

13:00 - 14:00 - Meet the Chemistry Society - 344, Grove Building

An introduction to the Chemistry Society and the activities you can take part in this year.

14:00 - 16:00 - Scavenger Hunt - 344, Grove Building

A Scavenger Hunt, starting at 344 Grove Building. A chance to work with other students and staff on your programme.

24th September

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. 

25th September 2024

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

Join the Faculty EDI team for pizza and activities 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.

26th September 2024

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.

27th September

13:00 - 16:00 - Year 1 Lab Induction - 344, Grove Building

A Lab induction for all Year 1 Chemistry students.

15:00 - 16:00 - Meet your Mentor Session - 344, Grove Building

An opportunity to meet your Academic Mentor and Mentee Group.

16:00 - 18:00 - All Undergraduate Student Social - with the Chemistry Society - B, Fulton House

Meet up with all Chemistry students for a quiz, with a chance to meet higher level students.

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!