Academic induction

Please note: timetables are subject to change. Please check back closer to induction week for a confirmed final schedule.

If you are unsure of where you need to be for an upcoming session please head to main reception and someone will be on hand to help you.

Monday 14 September

  • 10am: Welcome Talk (M1.21)
  • 10.30am: IT & Digital Onboarding
  • 11am: Studio Activity (Studio 57)
  • 12pm: Lunch
  • 1pm: Campus Orientation
    Follow the map and get a stamp in your Fresher's Passport as part of Campus Orientation and meeting our technicians and support teams. Once you have all your stamps, come and claim a prize!
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Optional Support Sessions (including international, direct entry, postgraduate welcome and digital onboarding)
  • 3-3.45pm: International Student Briefing (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 4pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the day.

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10am: Freshers' Fair
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (Studio 57)
  • 4.30pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday 16 September

  • 9.30am: Studio Activity (Studio 57)
  • 11.30am: Collaborative Build/Making Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Exhibition & Showcase
  • 3pm: Celebratory Refreshments
  • 4pm: Collaborative Build Completion
  • 5pm: Day Ends

Support sessions will be available throughout the afternoon.

Monday 14 September

  • 10am: Welcome Talk (M1.21)
  • 10.30am: IT & Digital Onboarding
  • 11am: Studio Activity (117/119)
  • 12pm: Lunch
  • 1pm: Campus Orientation
    Follow the map and get a stamp in your Fresher's Passport as part of Campus Orientation and meeting our technicians and support teams. Once you have all your stamps, come and claim a prize!
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Optional Support Sessions (including international, direct entry, postgraduate welcome and digital onboarding)
  • 3-3.45pm: International Student Briefing (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 4pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the day.

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10am: Freshers' Fair
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (117/119)
  • 4.30pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday 16 September

  • 9.30am: Studio Activity (117/119)
  • 11.30am: Collaborative Build/Making Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Exhibition & Showcase
  • 3pm: Celebratory Refreshments
  • 4pm: Collaborative Build Completion
  • 5pm: Day Ends

Support sessions will be available throughout the afternoon.

Monday 14 September

  • 10am: Welcome Talk (M1.21)
  • 10.30am: IT & Digital Onboarding
  • 11am: Studio Activity (201/202)
  • 12pm: Lunch
  • 1pm: Campus Orientation
    Follow the map and get a stamp in your Fresher's Passport as part of Campus Orientation and meeting our technicians and support teams. Once you have all your stamps, come and claim a prize!
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Optional Support Sessions (including international, direct entry, postgraduate welcome and digital onboarding)
  • 3-3.45pm: International Student Briefing (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 4pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the day.

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10am: Freshers' Fair
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (201/202)
  • 4.30pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday 16 September

  • 9.30am: Studio Activity (201/202)
  • 11.30am: Collaborative Build/Making Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Exhibition & Showcase
  • 3pm: Celebratory Refreshments
  • 4pm: Collaborative Build Completion
  • 5pm: Day Ends

Support sessions will be available throughout the afternoon.

Monday 14 September

  • 10am: Welcome Talk (M1.21)
  • 10.30am: IT & Digital Onboarding
  • 11am: Campus Orientation
    Follow the map and get a stamp in your Fresher's Passport as part of Campus Orientation and meeting our technicians and support teams. Once you have all your stamps, come and claim a prize!
  • 12pm: Lunch
  • 1pm: Wells Building Orientation (Meet at the marketplace)
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Optional Support Sessions (including international, direct entry, postgraduate welcome and digital onboarding)
  • 3-3.45pm: International Student Briefing (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 4pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the day.

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10am: Freshers' Fair
  • 11am: Studio Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity
  • 4.30pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday 16 September

  • 9.30am: Studio Activity
  • 11.30am: Collaborative Build/Making Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Exhibition & Showcase
  • 3pm: Celebratory Refreshments
  • 4pm: Collaborative Build Completion
  • 5pm: Day Ends

Support sessions will be available throughout the afternoon.

Monday 14 September

  • 10am: Visa Checks & Support Drop-In (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 11am: Welcome Talk (M1.21)
  • 11.30am: IT & Digital Onboarding
  • 12pm: Campus Orientation
    Follow the map and get a stamp in your Fresher's Passport as part of Campus Orientation and meeting our technicians and support teams. Once you have all your stamps, come and claim a prize!
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (M1.21)
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Optional Support Sessions (including international, direct entry, postgraduate welcome and digital onboarding)
  • 3-3.45pm: International Student Briefing (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 4pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the day.

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10am: Freshers' Fair
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (M2.08)
  • 4.30pm: Day ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday 16 September

  • 9.30am: Studio Activity (M2.08)
  • 11.30am: Collaborative Build/Making Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Exhibition & Showcase
  • 3pm: Celebratory Refreshments
  • 4pm: Collaborative Build Completion
  • 5pm: Day ends

Support sessions will be available throughout the afternoon.

Monday 14 September

  • 10am: Visa Checks & Support Drop-In (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 11am: Welcome Talk (M1.21)
  • 11.30am: IT & Digital Onboarding
  • 12pm: Campus Orientation
    Follow the map and get a stamp in your Fresher's Passport as part of Campus Orientation and meeting our technicians and support teams. Once you have all your stamps, come and claim a prize!
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (M1.21)
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Optional Support Sessions (including international, direct entry, postgraduate welcome and digital onboarding)
  • 3-3.45pm: International Student Briefing (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 4pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the day.

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10am: Freshers' Fair
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (M1.21)
  • 4.30pm: Day ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday 16 September

  • 9.30am: Studio Activity (M1.21)
  • 11.30am: Collaborative Build/Making Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Exhibition & Showcase
  • 3pm: Celebratory Refreshments
  • 4pm: Collaborative Build Completion
  • 5pm: Day ends

Support sessions will be available throughout the afternoon.

Monday 14 September

  • 10am: Campus Orientation
    Follow the map and get a stamp in your Fresher's Passport as part of Campus Orientation and meeting our technicians and support teams. Once you have all your stamps, come and claim a prize!
  • 11am: Visa Checks & Support Drop-In
  • 12pm: Lunch
  • 1pm: Welcome Talk (M1.21)
  • 1.30pm: IT & Digital Onboarding
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (117/119)
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Optional Support Sessions (including international, direct entry, postgraduate welcome and digital onboarding)
  • 3-3.45pm: International Student Briefing (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 4pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the day.

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10am: Freshers' Fair
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity
  • 4.30pm: Day ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday 16 September

  • 9.30am: Studio Activity
  • 11.30am: Collaborative Build/Making Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Exhibition & Showcase
  • 3pm: Celebratory Refreshments
  • 4pm: Collaborative Build Completion
  • 5pm: Day ends

Support sessions will be available throughout the afternoon.

Monday 14 September

  • 10am: Campus Orientation
    Follow the map and get a stamp in your Fresher's Passport as part of Campus Orientation and meeting our technicians and support teams. Once you have all your stamps, come and claim a prize!
  • 11am: Visa Checks & Support Drop-In (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 12pm: Lunch
  • 1pm: Welcome Talk (M1.21)
  • 1.30pm: IT & Digital Onboarding
  • 2pm: Studio Activity
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Optional Support Sessions (including international, direct entry, postgraduate welcome and digital onboarding)
  • 3-3.45pm: International Student Briefing (Gallery Lecture Theatre)
  • 4pm: Day Ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the day.

Tuesday 15 September

  • 10am: Freshers' Fair
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Studio Activity (M1.21)
  • 4.30pm: Day ends

A drop-in desk for visa checks and support will be available throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday 16 September

  • 9.30am: Studio Activity (M1.21)
  • 11.30am: Collaborative Build/Making Activity
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Exhibition & Showcase
  • 3pm: Celebratory Refreshments
  • 4pm: Collaborative Build Completion
  • 5pm: Day ends

Support sessions will be available throughout the afternoon.

SU & social events

The Students' Union and departments across the university will also be running events during induction week:

Saturday 12 September

  • 4-6pm: Free Pizza in the Canteen

Monday 14 September

  • All week: UCASU Golden Egg Hunt
  • 9am-4pm: UCASU Welcome Hub
  • 4-7pm: Welcome Community Social

Tuesday 15 September

  • All week: UCASU Golden Egg Hunt
  • All day: Freshers' Passport
  • 10am-1pm: Freshers' Fair
  • 4-7pm: Freshers' Social Evening

Wednesday 16 September

  • All week: UCASU Golden Egg Hunt
  • All day: Freshers' Passport
  • 12-2pm: Coffee Networking
  • 4-7pm: Movie Night

Thursday 17 September

  • All week: UCASU Golden Egg Hunt

Friday 18 September

  • All week: UCASU Golden Egg Hunt

Related information


Make sure to check all the information below to ensure you're ready to begin your UCA adventure:

Online enrolment Induction timetables Preparing for university International students