Returning Students - Welcome Back

Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Engineering

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Welcome back from the Faculty of Science and Engineering

We hope that you had a lovely summer break and are looking forward to returning to Swansea!

We, at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, are excited to welcome you back.

Here are some steps you can complete to prepare for the new academic year:

Access Canvas: The Faculty of Science and Engineering Community HUB on your Canvas Dashboard is full of useful resources.
Follow us on Instagram! Join the @scienceengineering_community to see how we’re preparing for your arrival!
Get Involved: Check What’s On (swansea-union.co.uk) for arrival activities and things to do!
Bookmark our pages: Explore our Faculty Student webpages to see what support and options are available to you throughout your studies with us.

Departmental Welcome Back Talks

In the first few weeks of the Semester, your department will speak with you to deliver some key information and updates for this academic year. In some instances, talks will take place during Welcome Week (23^rd – 27^th September). Please do your best to attend these!

If you do not see your programme listed below, no talk has been arranged, and you will hear from your Department after Welcome Week instead.

Biosciences

All sessions scheduled for 23rd September 2024.

15:00 - 16:00 - Year 2 Welcome Back Talk - Wallace Lecture Theatre, Wallace Building

All Year 2 students on a Biosciences programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

16:00 - 17:00 - Year 3 Welcome Back Talk - Wallace Lecture Theatre, Wallace Building

All Year 3 students on a Biosciences programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

Computer Science

All events are scheculed for the 26th September 2024.

10:00 - 11:00 - Year 2 Welcome Back Talk - 043, Great Hall

All Year 2 students on a Computer Science programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

11:00 - 12:00 - Year 3 Welcome Back Talk - 043, Great Hall

All Year 3 students on a Computer Science programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

12:00 - 13:00 - Year 4 Welcome Back Talk - 014, Great Hall

All Year 4 students on a Computer Science programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

Materials Science and Engineering

All events are scheduled for the 23rd September 2024.

15:00 - 16:00 - Year 2 Welcome Back Talk - B014, Engineering Central

All Year 2 students should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

15:00 - 16:00 - Year 3 / 4 Welcome Back Talk - B003, Engineering Central

All Year 3/4 students should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

16:00 - 18:00 - Welcome Quiz & Social Hosted by the Materials Engineering Society - B001, Engineering Central

Ahead of the Fresher's Fayre on Wednesday (25th) come along and get to know your Society! In this session a quiz will be hosted by the Materials Engineering Society with prizes to be won!

Mathematics

All events are scheduled for the 23rd September.

13:00 - 14:00 - Year 2 Welcome Back Talk - 002, Computational Foundry

All Year 2 students on a Mathematics programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

14:00 - 15:00 - Welcome Back – Year 3 & 4 - 002, Computational Foundry

All Year 3 students on a Mathematics programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

Physics

All events take place on the 27th September 2024.

10:30 - 11:30 - Year 3 Welcome Back Talk - A, Glyndwr

All Year 3 students on a Physics programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

13:00 - 14:00 - Year 2 Welcome Back Talk - B, Faraday

All Year 2 students on a Physics programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

14:00 - 15:00 - Year 4 Welcome Back Talk - B, Faraday

All Year 4 students on a Physics programme should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

16:00 - 18:00 - Welcome social with the Physics Society - Room C, Fulton House

Meet up with all Physics students and department for a Tea and Coffee event led by the society, with a chance to meet higher level students.

Sport and Exercise Science

All events are scheduled for the 23rd September.

12:00 - 13:00 - Year 3 Welcome Back Talk - B004, Engineering Central

All Year 3 students should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

12:00 - 13:00 - Year 2 Welcome Back Talk - B003, Engineering Central

All Year 2 students should attend this Welcome Back talk where the key information you need for the 24/25 academic year will be delivered by your lead Academic Staff.

13:00 - 15:00 - Welcome Back Social - All Sport and Exercise Science Students - Sports Hall, Bay Campus

All Sport and Exercise Science students will have opportunity to socialise and take part in activities with staff and students from all year groups.

There's plenty going on during Welcome Week for new and returning students, find out what else is on by scrolling below.

All Faculties Welcome Fayre

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.

Date	Time	Location
25th September 2024	13:00-16:00	The Taliesin Building, Ground Floor (Singleton Park Campus)
26th September 2024	13:00-16:00	The Atrium in Engineering North (Bay Campus)

Diversifying Voices

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.

Date	Time	Location
25th September 2024	11:30-13:30	The Landing in the Wallace Building (Singleton Park Campus)
26th September 2024	11:30-13:30	Room B001 in Engineering Central (Bay Campus)

Wellbeing and Inclusivity Drop-In

The Student Experience and Information Team are running a series of drop-in sessions to answer any questions you may have about wellbeing and inclusivity support. Questions we will be able to answer include:

I had extra time in School or College what do I do now?
How do I access support at University for my long term condition?
Can I speak to someone about my existing proforma?

Date	Time	Location
25th September 2024	10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00	The Reception in Engineering Central (Bay Campus) or the Wallace Building (Singleton Park Campus)
26th September 2024	10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00	The Reception in Engineering Central (Bay Campus) or the Wallace Building (Singleton Park Campus)
1st October 2024	13:00-16:00	The Reception in Engineering Central (Bay Campus) or the Wallace Building (Singleton Park Campus)
8th October 2024	13:00-16:00	The Reception in Engineering Central (Bay Campus) or the Wallace Building (Singleton Park Campus)
15th October 2024	13:00-16:00	The Reception in Engineering Central (Bay Campus) or the Wallace Building (Singleton Park Campus)

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!