School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Welcome Week timetable

Find out what's going on in your School during Welcome Week.

Explore our Welcome Week activities

Welcome Week takes place between Monday 16 and Friday 20 September 2024. 

There are a number of Welcome Week activities for you to attend. Find details of the timetables below:

Use our campus map to locate your sessions. 

You can also find out more about the university’s wider Welcome Week activities. You may also want to look at the events offered by the Careers team.

There is also lots of useful information, and the slides from most of the MPS Welcome Week session on the All MPS Taught Students Canvas page

New undergraduate students

View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for your subject. 

BSc/MPhys Physics & Astronomy (including joint courses) 

MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

10am – Fulton, Lecture Theater A

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics 

11am – Pevensey 1, 1A6

Getting Ready to Learn 

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them. 

4pm – Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undegraduate Social

Social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the school. 

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent ioutside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

10.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

Meet your Academic Advisors

Core Session
Your academic advisor will support you in your studies throughout your degree. Come and meet them, and the other students in you academic advising group. Refreshments will be provided

drop in 11am - 4pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

Getting to Know Each Other

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun!

drop in 11am-4pm – Chichester 1

STEM Fair

A chance to explore your STEM societies from across the university. Look out for QSoc and SUMS!

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent ioutside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 10am - 3pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

PUG Talks

The PUG talk series are accessible, ‘faculty-free’ talks about the active world-leading research happening in MPS aimed at undergraduates to early career researchers across all maths and physics disciplines. The talks aim to promote school cohesion and close gaps both between research disciplines and between career stages; encouraging collaboration and foster discussions within the school. 

For this special freshers week event, there will be presentations from JRA (junior research associate) undergraduate students about their 8-week summer research project. There will also be research posters from across MPS showcasing the areas of work undertaken at the university and to give a taster of what a JRA project, final year project or PhD may involve. 

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

2:30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Welcome Celebration (ticketed event) Reserve a ticket.
Physics & Astronomy Foundation Year

MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

10am – Fulton, Lecture Theater A

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics

11am – Pevensey 1, 2D11

Getting Ready to Learn

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.

4pm - Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undegraduate Social

An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school. 

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

10.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

Meet your Academic Advisors

Core Session
Your academic advisor will support you in your studies throughout your degree. Come and meet them, and the other students in you academic advising group. Refreshments will be provided

drop in 11am - 4pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

Getting to Know Each Other

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun!

drop in 11am-4pm – Chichester 1

STEM Fair

A chance to explore your STEM societies from across the university. Look out for QSoc and SUMS!

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent ioutside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

 FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 10am - 3pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

PUG Talks

The PUG talk series are accessible, ‘faculty-free’ talks about the active world-leading research happening in MPS aimed at undergraduates to early career researchers across all maths and physics disciplines. The talks aim to promote school cohesion and close gaps both between research disciplines and between career stages; encouraging collaboration and foster discussions within the school. 

For this special freshers week event, there will be presentations from JRA (junior research associate) undergraduate students about their 8-week summer research project. There will also be research posters from across MPS showcasing the areas of work undertaken at the university and to give a taster of what a JRA project, final year project or PhD may involve. 

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

2:30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Welcome Celebration (ticketed event) Reserve a ticket.
BSc/MMaths Mathematics (including joint courses and BSc/MMaths Data Science)

MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

1pm – Pevensey 1, 1A6

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

2pm – Pevensey 1, 1A6

Getting Ready to Learn BSc and MMaths Mathematics and joint courses

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.

2pm – Pevensey 1, 2D2

Getting Ready to Learn BSc and MMaths Data Science

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.

3pm – Pevensey 2 Foyer

Meet your Academic Advisors

Core Session
Your academic advisor will support you in your studies throughout your degree. Come and meet them, and the other students in you academic advising group. 

4pm - Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undegraduate Social

An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school. 

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent ioutside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 11am - 4pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

Getting to Know Each Other

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun!

drop in 11am-4pm – Chichester 1

STEM Fair

A chance to explore your STEM societies from across the university, look out for QSoc and SUMS!

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 10am - 3pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

PUG Talks

The PUG talk series are accessible, ‘faculty-free’ talks about the active world-leading research happening in MPS aimed at undergraduates to early career researchers across all maths and physics disciplines. The talks aim to promote school cohesion and close gaps both between research disciplines and between career stages; encouraging collaboration and foster discussions within the school. 

For this special freshers week event, there will be presentations from JRA (junior research associate) undergraduate students about their 8-week summer research project. There will also be research posters from across MPS showcasing the areas of work undertaken at the university and to give a taster of what a JRA project, final year project or PhD may involve.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

2:30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Welcome Celebration (ticketed event) Reserve a ticket.

 

Mathematics Foundation Year

MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

1pm – Pevensey 1, 1A6

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

2pm – Pevensey 1, 1A3

Getting Ready to Learn

Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.

3pm – Pevensey 2 Foyer

Meet your Academic Advisors

Core Session
Your academic advisor will support you in your studies throughout your degree. Come and meet them, and the other students in you academic advising group. 

4pm - Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Undegraduate Social

An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school. 

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent ioutside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available on a drop in basis until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 11am - 4pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

Getting to Know Each Other

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun!

drop in 11am-4pm – Chichester 1

STEM Fair

A chance to explore your STEM societies from across the university, look out for QSoc and SUMS!

optional 3pm - Pevensey 3 5C2 TBC

Maths Test (Optional)

If you are interested in changing the Foundation Maths A module for either Foundation Programming or Foundation Mechanics you will need to take this 2 hour test. More information will be given during the introductory session on Monday afternoon regarding this option.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 10am - 3pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

PUG Talks

The PUG talk series are accessible, ‘faculty-free’ talks about the active world-leading research happening in MPS aimed at undergraduates to early career researchers across all maths and physics disciplines. The talks aim to promote school cohesion and close gaps both between research disciplines and between career stages; encouraging collaboration and foster discussions within the school. 

For this special freshers week event, there will be presentations from JRA (junior research associate) undergraduate students about their 8-week summer research project. There will also be research posters from across MPS showcasing the areas of work undertaken at the university and to give a taster of what a JRA project, final year project or PhD may involve.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

2:30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Welcome Celebration (ticketed event) Reserve a ticket.

New postgraduate students

View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for new postgraduate students.

Physics

DAILY ACTIVITIES

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day - Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

10am – Pevensey 1 1A6

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics

11am – Pevensey 1 1A6

Academic Induction and Q&A

Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.

4pm; Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Postgraduate Welcome Social

An informal social, with refreshments, for you to meet faculty, staff and new postgraduate students from across MPS.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

drop in 11am - 4pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

Getting to Know Each Other

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun!

drop in 11am-4pm – Chichester 1

STEM Fair

A chance to explore your STEM societies from across the university, look out for QSoc and SUMS!

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 10am - 3pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

PUG Talks

The PUG talk series are accessible, ‘faculty-free’ talks about the active world-leading research happening in MPS aimed at undergraduates to early career researchers across all maths and physics disciplines. The talks aim to promote school cohesion and close gaps both between research disciplines and between career stages; encouraging collaboration and foster discussions within the school. 

For this special freshers week event, there will be presentations from JRA (junior research associate) undergraduate students about their 8-week summer research project. There will also be research posters from across MPS showcasing the areas of work undertaken at the university and to give a taster of what a JRA project, final year project or PhD may involve.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

2:30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Welcome Celebration (ticketed event) Reserve a ticket.
MSc Mathematics, MSc Financial Mathematics and MSc Financial Data Analytics (and joint courses) 

DAILY ACTIVITIES

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day - Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Buildiing is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

11am – Pevensey 1 1A7

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

12pm – Pevensey 1 1A7

Q&A for MSc Mathematics and MSc Financial Mathematics (including Financial Data Analytics)

Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.

4pm - Pevensey 2 Foyer

MPS Postgraduate Welcome Social

An informal social, with refreshments, for you to meet faculty, staff and new postgraduate students from across MPS.

All Day - Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Buildiing is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

drop in 11am - 4pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

Getting to Know Each Other

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun!

drop in 11am-4pm – Chichester 1

STEM Fair

A chance to explore your STEM societies from across the university, look out for QSoc and SUMS!

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 10am - 3pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

PUG Talks

The PUG talk series are accessible, ‘faculty-free’ talks about the active world-leading research happening in MPS aimed at undergraduates to early career researchers across all maths and physics disciplines. The talks aim to promote school cohesion and close gaps both between research disciplines and between career stages; encouraging collaboration and foster discussions within the school. 

For this special freshers week event, there will be presentations from JRA (junior research associate) undergraduate students about their 8-week summer research project. There will also be research posters from across MPS showcasing the areas of work undertaken at the university and to give a taster of what a JRA project, final year project or PhD may involve.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

2:30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Welcome Celebration (ticketed event) Reserve a ticket.

 

MSc Data Science and MSc Human & Social Data Science

DAILY ACTIVITIES

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day - Fulton 

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

10am – JMS Lecture Theater

Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics

11am – JMS Lecture Theater

Q&A for Data Science Students

Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex and an opportunity to ask questions to your course convenor and other key staff.

drop in 11am - 4pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

Getting to Know Each Other

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun!

drop in 11am-4pm – Chichester 1

STEM Fair

A chance to explore your STEM societies from across the university, look out for QSoc and SUMS!

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

drop in 10am - 3pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

PUG Talks

The PUG talk series are accessible, ‘faculty-free’ talks about the active world-leading research happening in MPS aimed at undergraduates to early career researchers across all maths and physics disciplines. The talks aim to promote school cohesion and close gaps both between research disciplines and between career stages; encouraging collaboration and foster discussions within the school. 

For this special freshers week event, there will be presentations from JRA (junior research associate) undergraduate students about their 8-week summer research project. There will also be research posters from across MPS showcasing the areas of work undertaken at the university and to give a taster of what a JRA project, final year project or PhD may involve.

All Day – Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

2:30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theater 

Welcome Celebration (ticketed event) Reserve a ticket.

Returning undergraduate students, Visiting & Exchange students and Direct Entry students

View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for returning students.

Visiting & Exchange Students

Visiting & Exchange students are invited to attend the the sessions for undergraduate Mathematics or Physics & Astronomy. Please select the relevant departmental timetable from the list above. 

Direct Entry Students

Direct entry students are welcome to attend all Welcome Week activities including those for new undergraduates here in MPS. Please select the timetable for your department from the list above.

All Years

DAILY ACTIVITIES

8.30am – Pevensey 2 Foyer

If you find yourself up bright and early a light breakfast will be available until 10am for MPS students in Pevensey 2 Foyer.

All Day - Fulton

The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 

drop in 11am - 4pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

Getting to Know Each Other

This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun!

drop in 11am-4pm – Chichester 1

STEM Fair

A chance to explore your STEM societies from across the university, look out for QSoc and SUMS!

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 

drop in 10am - 3pm – Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone

PUG Talks

The PUG talk series are accessible, ‘faculty-free’ talks about the active world-leading research happening in MPS aimed at undergraduates to early career researchers across all maths and physics disciplines. The talks aim to promote school cohesion and close gaps both between research disciplines and between career stages; encouraging collaboration and foster discussions within the school. 

For this special freshers week event, there will be presentations from JRA (junior research associate) undergraduate students about their 8-week summer research project. There will also be research posters from across MPS showcasing the areas of work undertaken at the university and to give a taster of what a JRA project, final year project or PhD may involve.

For questions or advice about your Welcome Week timetable please email: mpsstudentexperience@sussex.ac.uk 

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