When you arrive

School of Mathematics activities taking place for new students during Welcome Week and the longer induction period.

Below is the School of Maths Welcome Week timetable, and details of induction events during the first few weeks of the semester. You should also look at the University Welcome Week Events webpage and the Events App (which you can download here) for listings of other events on offer across the University.

Please note that the times in the calendar may be subject to some small changes. Please make sure to check this page and the UoE Events App regularly for any updates, particularly in 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 to do Direct Entry). 

You can get to King's Buildings from the central campus using the University's Shuttle Bus Service. All welcome sessions will be held in either the James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) or the Nucleus Building. 

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Welcome Week (Week 0)

Monday 8 September 2025

Time: 11:00-12:00

Location: Oak Lecture Theatre, Nucleus Building

This event will be an opportunity for you to meet the Head of School, the Director of Teaching, the Director of Students and others, and will provide you with background information about the School, your degree programme, and what you can expect while you are studying with us. We will also confirm you attendance on campus during the session. At the end of the session, you will have an opportunity to ask questions.

The session is for new School of Mathematics students only. This includes Year 1 students, Direct Entry Year 2 students, and the small number of students who are joining us in Year 3 of their studies.  The session will be recorded and added to the 'Getting Started with your Maths Degree' Learn page.


Time: 12:00-13:00

Location: Oak Lecture Theatre, Nucleus Building

This Q&A will be hosted by our Director of Teaching, Dr Richard Gratwick. This session is for those students who have already been enrolled to do Direct Entry into the School (that is to enter directly into Year 2), and also for those who are considering changing from Year 1 to Year 2 and have questions.


Time: 13:00 - 17:00

Location: James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB), various rooms: 1206c, 5205, 3217.

This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to meet your named contacts in the School of Mathematics: your Student Adviser and Academic Cohort Lead (ACL). The names of your designated Students Adviser and ACL will be available in your student record shortly.

We will provide information about the times and locations of meetings on this page shortly. If you are in any doubt about the arrangements for your meeting, please come to the Student Support Office (JCMB, Room 6203) and we will be able to help you get to the right place.

 


 

Tuesday 9 September 2025 

Time: Walk 14:00 -15:30, refreshments 15:30 - 16:00

Location: Meet at the circular plaza outside JCMB. Refreshments will be provided in the JCMB Magnet Cafe

An optional short walk up Blackford Hill to relax and meet your new peers and some staff members (both Academic and Professional Services) and get a great view of Edinburgh! It will be led by some of the School's Student Advisers and is open to all new School of Mathematics students.

Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Moderate fitness is required. If you have walking or mobility issues, or any other concerns, please do speak to us in advance.


 

Wednesday 10 September 2025 

Time: 14:00-16:00

Location: Room 5205, JCMB

A drop-in session for any School of Mathematics students who have not yet enrolled on their courses, or have queries about their course enrolments, including wanting to make changes.


 

Thursday 11 September 2025 

Time: 13:15 - 14:15

Location: Room 3217, JCMB

A welcome lunch for our students on a 2+2 programme.


Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Location: Room 5205, JCMB

A drop-in session for any School of Mathematics students who have not yet enrolled on their courses, or have queries about their course enrolments, including wanting to make changes


Time: 14:00-16:00

Location: Room 6206, JCMB

An information session given by Dr David Quinn for semester 1 and full year Visiting Students. 


 

Friday 12 September 2025 

Time: 14:00-16:00

Location: 5205, JCMB

A drop-in session for any School of Mathematics students who have not yet enrolled on their courses, or have queries about their course enrolments, including wanting to make changes.


 

Week 1 and Week 2

Course Enrolment Drop-In Session - All years

We will be running multiple drop-in sessions for those who have not yet enrolled on their courses, or have queries about their course enrolments, including wanting to make changes.

Details about the times, dates and locations of these sessions will be updated here shortly.

Late Arrivals

If you are not going to be able to join us during Welcome Week, please let Student Support know as soon as possible by emailing studentsupport@maths.ed.ac.uk. 

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