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.
New undergraduate students
View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for your subject.
- Engineering Undergraduate
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Visit our welcome marquee we have 20+ stalls to explore with raffles, giveaways, activities, information and societies sign ups!
11am-12noon – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Engineering and Design at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
2pm-3pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Starting your course - a chance to meet your course convenor, find out about teaching and asessment, and an opportunity to ask questions.
4pm-6pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
School Social - for all new undergraduate students. Refreshments available.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Various
Freshers' Fair (optional)
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
STEM Fair - Explore your STEM societies.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
2.30pm - 3.40pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Event (ticketed event)
A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, visiting professor Claudia Hammond and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. Book your free place.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
- Informatics Undergraduate
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Visit our welcome marquee we have 20+ stalls to explore with raffles, giveaways, activities, information and societies sign ups!
12noon-1pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Informatics at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
3pm-4pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Starting your course - a chance to meet your course convenor, find out about teaching and asessment, and an opportunity to ask questions.
4pm-6pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
School Social - for all new undergraduate students. Refreshments available.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Various
Freshers' Fair (optional)
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
STEM Fair - Explore your STEM societies.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
2.30pm - 3.40pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Event (ticketed event)
A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, visiting professor Claudia Hammond and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. Book your free place.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
- Product Design Undergraduate
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Visit our welcome marquee we have 20+ stalls to explore with raffles, giveaways, activities, information and societies sign ups!
11am-12noon – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Engineering and Design at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
2pm-3pm – Richmond Design Studio (4MA4)
Starting your course - a chance to meet your course convenor, find out about teaching and asessment, and an opportunity to ask questions.
4pm-6pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
School Social - for all new undergraduate students. Refreshments available.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Various
Freshers' Fair (optional)
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
STEM Fair - Explore your STEM societies.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
2.30pm - 3.40pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Event (ticketed event)
A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, visiting professor Claudia Hammond and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. Book your free place.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
- Foundation Engineering
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Visit our welcome marquee we have 20+ stalls to explore with raffles, giveaways, activities, information and societies sign ups!
11am-12noon – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Engineering and Design at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
4pm-6pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
School Social - for all new undergraduate students. Refreshments available.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
1pm-2pm – Richmond (RICH-AS3)
Starting your Foundation course - a chance to meet your course convenor, find out about teaching and asessment, and an opportunity to ask questions.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Various
Freshers' Fair (optional)
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
STEM Fair - Explore your STEM societies.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
2.30pm - 3.40pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Event (ticketed event)
A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, visiting professor Claudia Hammond and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. Book your free place.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
- Foundation Informatics
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Visit our welcome marquee we have 20+ stalls to explore with raffles, giveaways, activities, information and societies sign ups!
12noon-1pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Informatics at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
4pm-6pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
School Social - for all new undergraduate students. Refreshments available.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
2pm-3pm – Richmond (RICH-AS3)
Starting your Foundation course - a chance to meet your course convenor, find out about teaching and asessment, and an opportunity to ask questions.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Various
Freshers' Fair (optional)
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
STEM Fair - Explore your STEM societies.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
2.30pm - 3.40pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Event (ticketed event)
A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, visiting professor Claudia Hammond and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. Book your free place.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
- Engineering Direct Entry to Second Year
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Visit our welcome marquee we have 20+ stalls to explore with raffles, giveaways, activities, information and societies sign ups!
11am-12noon – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Engineering and Design at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
4pm-6pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
School Social - for all new undergraduate students. Refreshments available.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-11am – Richmond (RICH-AS3)
Starting your Engineering course at Sussex in the Second Year.
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Various
Freshers' Fair (optional)
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
STEM Fair - Explore your STEM societies.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
- Informatics Direct Entry to Second Year
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Visit our welcome marquee we have 20+ stalls to explore with raffles, giveaways, activities, information and societies sign ups!
12noon-1pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Informatics at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
4pm-6pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
School Social - for all new undergraduate students. Refreshments available.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
11am-12noon – Richmond (RICH-AS3)
Starting your Informatics course at Sussex in the Second Year.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Various
Freshers' Fair (optional)
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
STEM Fair - Explore your STEM societies.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
- Engineering and Informatics Visiting and Exchange students
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Visit our welcome marquee we have 20+ stalls to explore with raffles, giveaways, activities, information and societies sign ups!
11am-12noon Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Engineering and Design at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.OR
12noon-1pm Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Informatics at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
4pm-6pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
School Social - for all new undergraduate students. Refreshments available.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
2pm-3pm – Future Technology Lab, Chichester 1
Visiting and Exchange students Welcome
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Various
Freshers' Fair (optional)
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-4pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
STEM Fair - Explore your STEM societies.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
2.30pm - 3.40pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Event (ticketed event)
A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, visiting professor Claudia Hammond and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. Book your free place.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
- International Students
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MONDAY 15 JANUARY
9am-5pm – Student Centre
If you’ve arrived in the UK with a CAS, you’ll need to attend an in-person registration session where you’ll also be issued with your Student ID and BRP. For more information, visit the Student Hub.
New postgraduate students
View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for new postgraduate students.
- Engineering Postgraduates
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
11am-12noon – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Engineering and Design at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department.
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
2.30pm - 3.40pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Event (ticketed event)
A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, visiting professor Claudia Hammond and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. Book your free place.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
- Informatics Postgraduates
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
12noon-1pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to Informatics at Sussex - meet your Head of School and Head of Department
1pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Find out how to get the most out of your student experience, and where to get support when facing challenges.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
10am-2pm – Chichester 1 Marquee
Engineering and Informatics Gaming session. Enjoy retro games with your coursemates. Hosted by Gaming Retrobution.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
2.30pm - 3.40pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Event (ticketed event)
A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, visiting professor Claudia Hammond and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. Book your free place.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
12pm-2pm – Chichester 1 Future Technologies Lab
Learn the ways of electronics and programming in this hands-on workshop hosted by HackSussex. Using a Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, and LEDs, you’ll build your very own basic lightsaber—though we can’t promise it’ll cut through doors or deflect blaster fire. This session is designed for both computer science and engineering students, offering a fun and practical introduction to working with hardware components and writing code to control them. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary, this workshop is designed to accommodate beginners and those new to electronics and programming.
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
Returning undergraduate students
View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for returning students.
- Returning UG Students: Engineering
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
- Returning UG Students: Informatics
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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024
All Day – Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers.
For questions or advice about your Welcome Week timetable please email: enginf-studentexperience@sussex.ac.uk