When you arrive
School of Mathematics activities taking place for new students during Welcome Week and the longer induction period.
Below is the calendar of our School of Maths Welcome Week and Induction events on offer throughout the first few weeks of the semester. You should also look at the UoE events app which you can download here (if you haven’t already done so) for listings of other events on offer across the University.
Please note that the times in the calendar here are correct as far as we know them at the moment, but may be subject to some small changes particularly in the later weeks as details are confirmed. Please make sure to keep checking this pageregularly and the UoE events apps for any updates especially on the lead up to Welcome week.
The majority of the events in Welcome week (Week 0) are for new undergraduate students in Year 1 (or Year 2 if they have opted for Second Year Direct Entry).
Welcome Week (Week 0)
Week commencing Monday 11 September
Date: Monday 11th September
Time: 11:00-12:00
Location: Oak Lecture Theatre, Nucleus
This event will be an opportunity to meet the Head of School, the Director of Teaching, Academic Programme Co-ordinator and your Student Advisers. At the end of the session, there will be a Q&A so you have the opportunity to ask questions.
The session is for new School of Mathematics students only. This includes Year 1 students, and Direct Entry year 2 students. This session will be recorded so if you are unable to attend the session or a clash with another session, you can watch it at a later date.
*The event will also be linked to from the Getting Started Learn course.
Date: Monday 11th September
Time: 12:00-13:00
Location: Oak Lecture Theatre, Nucleus
This Q&A will be hosted by our Director of Teaching, Richard Gratwick, and will allow you to ask questions about Second Year direct entry. Prior to this Q&A event, you should watch the video below.
This session is for those students who are already enrolled onto the year 2 entry programme, not students who are in year 1 and are considering moving to year 2. Students attending this should also attend the Welcome Meeting for New Students.
This session will be recorded.
Date: Monday 11th September
Time: 13:00 - 15:00 or 13:30 - 15:30
Location: James Clerk Maxwell Building, various rooms
This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to meet your Student Adviser and Academic Cohort Lead. This session is for them to introduce themselves and for them to get to know you. You will also have a one-to-one meeting with your Student Adviser during the semester.
The session is for new School of Mathematics students only. Students on mathematics joint honours programmes hosted by other Schools will have their own support system. Your School will provide you guidance on this.
Following this, there will be a session to provide course choice advice. This session is to give you guidance on what courses to choose outside of your compulsory courses. Your cohort leads can guide you to make appropriate choices to tailor your degree programme to your aspirations or intended career.
This session will not be recorded.
| Cohort Name | Academic Cohort Lead | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | Akshay Gupte | JCMB, Room 5327 | 13:30-15:30 |
| Cohort 2 | Ana Rita Pires | JCMB, Room 3217 | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 3 | Burak Buke | JCMB, Room 4325C | 13:30-15:30 |
| Cohort 4 | David Quinn | JCMB, Room 6301 | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 5 | Jon Pridham | JCMB, Room 4325B | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 6 | Maximilian Ruffert | JCMB, Room 5328 | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 7 | Pieter Blue | JCMB, Room 1501 | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 8 | Simon Taylor | JCMB, Room 6201 | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 9 | Steven O'Hagan | JCMB, Room 5326 | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 10 | Tim Cannings | JCMB, Room 1206C | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 11 | Tom MacKay | JCMB, Room 3212 | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 12 | Vanya Cheltsov | JCMB, Room 3217 | 13:00-15:00 |
| Cohort 13 | Tony Carbery | JCMB, Room 3211 | 13:00-15:00 |
Date: Tuesday 12th September
Time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Room 5327, JCMB
This Q&A will be hosted by our Director of Teaching, Richard Gratwick, and will allow you to ask questions about Second Year direct entry. Prior to this Q&A event, you should watch the video below.
Please note that this event is for those who are interested in changing from First Year entry to this accelerated study programme. Note that Second Year entry is only available for the following degree programmes:
| BSc (Hons) Mathematics | MMath (Hons) Mathematics |
| BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics | MMath (Hons) Applied Mathematics |
| BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics | BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics |
This session will not be recorded.
The event will also be linked to from the Getting Started Learn course.
Date: Tuesday 12th September
Time: 15:00-16:30
Location: Teaching Studio 3217, JCMB
This event is for students studying mathematics as part of a joint honours degree, hosted by another School (e.g MA Economics and Mathematics).
This session is a quick introduction to the School of Mathematics. Your Student Adviser should be your first port of call if you have any issues. However George, plus our Student Support Team, are on hand if you have maths specific joint degree issues or queries.
This session will also give you guidance on what courses to choose outside of your compulsory courses. Your cohort leads can guide you to make appropriate choices to tailor your degree programme to your aspirations or intended career.
This session will not be recorded.
Date: Wednesday 13th September
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Location: Teaching Studio 3217, JCMB
This event if for Widening Participation Students. We will contact students directly who are eligible to attend this session.
This event is to welcome our WP students to the university, and introduce you to the School of Maths in an informal setting. We will be having lunch to begin with, to allow you to meet your peers and the support staff in Maths.
Many students find the move to university overwhelming, and Get Ready for Success can help to make the transition easier by allowing you to find out about the University, and will also include a tour of the Kings Buildings Campus where you will be studying throughout your degree.
The university definition of WP students are as follows:
- WP students are individuals, their academic potential and experiences are unique to them, regardless of their background. So while we list these cohorts and refer to them as groups, we acknowledge that the WP tag is just one of many varied markers / cohorts a WP individual might occupy and one that they may not identify with or even be aware of.
- Primary and Secondary school pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds: based on area deprivation measures such as SIMD*, those in receipt of free school meals, those from schools of low progression to HE, and low attaining schools
- Adult learners and returners to education studying the SWAP Access course, Higher Nationals at College and the Centre for Open Learning Access Course (students aged 21 or over are typically referred to as mature students)
- Vulnerable or more marginalised groups of students such as young carers, young people in care or care leavers, learners with refugee / asylum seeker status, estranged students
- Students from under-represented groups, such as those coming from low-income backgrounds, from areas of multiple deprivation, and students who attended schools with low attainment or low progression to HE.
Welcome Meeting
Date: Thursday 14th September
| Year Group | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 10:00-11:00 | Larch Lecture Theatre, Nucleus |
| Year 3 | 11:00-12:00 | Larch Lecture Theatre, Nucleus |
| Year 4 | 12:00-13:00 | Larch Lecture Theatre, Nucleus |
| Year 5 | 13:00-14:00 | Larch Lecture Theatre, Nucleus |
These events are for returning School of Mathematics students.
These events will be coordinated by your Year Organiser, with additional input from the Head of School, Director of Teaching and Senior Tutor.
These events will be recorded so if you are unable to attend the session due to a difference in timezone or a clash with another session, you can watch it at a later date. The recording will be added to your Year group LEARN page after the event.
Course Enrolment Drop-In Event
Date: Thursday 14th September
JCMB 3217
From 12:00 you will have the oppertunity to ask your Academic Cohort Leads and Student Advisers and queries you have about course enrolment and get enrolled in courses.
Date: Friday 15th September
Time: 1 and 1/2 hour sesssion between 09:00-17:00
Location: Teaching Studio 3217, JCMB
This 1 1/2 hour session will help you identify the key skills required to succeed with your mathematics degree, and how to get the most out of your workshops. The session will involve the opportunity to meet other students and to work collaboratively.
The session is for new School of Mathematics students.
This session will not be recorded.