Tuesday 20 September 2016
14.30–16.30 Essential Sessions for New International Students – Room 605, Rolle Building
If you have just arrived or were not able to participate in the International Student Orientation Programme then this session will provide you with the essential information that you will need to know.
Any time today – Campus Marquees: Don’t miss key events led by the Students’ Union (UPSU). They run all day so you can drop in whenever you’re free - Rolle Marquee
UPSU Volunteering Fair
Make a difference in the local community and have a great time. Drop into the UPSU Volunteering Fair and learn more about the opportunities available from UPSU
Wednesday 21 September 2016
Any time today – Don’t miss key events led by the Students’ Union (UPSU). They run all day so you can drop in whenever you’re free - Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building and Campus Marquees
UPSU Sports & Societies Fair
An opportunity to find out about all the UPSU societies and sports clubs, and to sign up at upsu.com Joining any one of the 180+ societies or sports clubs UPSU have on offer is a great way to make the most of your University experience and have an incredible time!
19.00–21.30 Wednesday Welcome Party – Graduation Marquee, Plymouth Hoe
The Welcome Party is your opportunity to meet informally with other students new to The Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as some current students and your academic staff.
Additionally, the evening includes a welcome drink and nibbles, entertainment and a raffle for all attendees with an iPad to be won on the night.
Thursday 22 September 2016
10.30–11.00 Welcome - Room 002, Babbage Building
A welcome from Professor Steven Furnell, Head of School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
11.00–12.00 Introduction to your course (For MSc Computer and Information Security, MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MSc Computer Science (Conversion) and MSc Network Systems Engineering students only)
- Room 002, Babbage Building
Marcel Ambroze, David Lancaster, Paul Filmore, Torbjorn Dahl
12.00–13.00 Buffet Lunch - Room 205, Fitzroy Building
This will be an opportunity for new students to meet staff and current students in an informal setting.
13.00–14.00 Introduction to the Library and IT - Lecture Theatre 2, Sherwell Church, (Upper)
Samantha Brown, Information Specialist
A short presentation from your subject librarian introducing you to the facilities and services of the University library.
14.00–15.30 ‘Survival Management’
- Lecture Theatre 2, Sherwell Church, (Upper)
Paul Filmore
15.30–16.00 Industrial Placement Year
- Lecture Theatre 2, Sherwell Church, (Upper)
Simon Taylor, Placements team
16.00–16.30 English Language Centre
- Lecture Theatre 2, Sherwell Church, (Upper)
Patrick McMahon
Any time today – Don’t miss key events led by the Students’ Union (UPSU). They run all day so you can drop in whenever you’re free - Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building and Campus Marquees
Local and national businesses, SU and University services come together to provide discounts, offers, local information and top tips. So come along and grab a bargain, freebie and learn more about what’s on offer in Plymouth and across the University
Friday 23 September 2016
Any time between 10.00–12.00 University Card Collection – Room 102a/b, Smeaton Building
You can collect your University card from Room 102 a/b, Smeaton Building during the times given above. Your card is used for entry to the Library, some room entry, handing in coursework etc.
You must complete online enrolment and upload a photo prior to attending this session. You will need to bring identification with you to this session. The preferred form of identification is a valid current passport. Please refer to our University Card Collection web page for further details.
NB: If you already have a card i.e. because you were previously a student on another course or at a Partner College, you do not need to attend this session.