Economics - Welcome Week 2025 undergraduate events and induction
The welcome week events are organised by the School of Economics to help you settle in and get started on your programme.
School of Economics Welcome Week events for undergraduate students
22 to 26 September 2025
Please stick to the timings of each session as provided below as these may be different to what you can see in your teaching timetable.
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Wednesday 24 September 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Venue – TBC | Welcome and Introductory Session
Dr Andy Bryce, University Teacher and Research Associate Dr George Efthyvoulou, Senior Lecturer | |
Thursday 25 September 10.00 – 12.00 noon Venue – TBC | Skills for Economists Lecture Dr Panos Nanos, Lecturer
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Thursday 25 September 1.00 – 1.45 noon Venue – TBC | Welcome Session for International Students Dr Panos Nanos, Lecturer Dr George Efthyvoulou, Senior Lecturer This session is specifically designed for new international students in the School of Economics but all students are welcome to attend if they wish. The session will cover topics such as how to access medical services and English language support. It will also provide information relevant for applying to postgraduate jobs or further studies, and how to get involved with the University and the wider community. | |
Thursday 25 September 2.00 – 3.00 pm Venue will be confirmed during Welcome Week. | Meeting with your Academic Tutor in the School of Economics You will be provided with the name and contact details of your Academic Tutor by [XXXX]. This information, along with the details of the meeting location, will be provided by email and will also be published on Blackboard. Please ensure that you attend, as meeting your Academic Tutor is an important part of your induction. If you are not able to attend this meeting you will be expected to meet with your Academic Tutor in week one. | |
Thursday 25 September 3.15 – 4.30 pm Venue – TBC |
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