School of Life 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 22 and Friday 26 September 2025. 

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. 

Biochemistry

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Biochemistry Subject Talk

Jubilee Building, Room G36

Led by Biochemistry Degree Convenor Mark Paget. A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences and Genetics Social 

Meeting House, Quiet Room

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the School.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-3pm: Lab equipment collection 

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

An opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

10.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

Another opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online.

Biology

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Biology Subject Talk

Jubilee Building, Room G31

Led by Biology Degree Convenor Valentina Scarponi. A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

2.15pm-3.15pm: Biology, Ecology and Zoology Social 

Meeting House, Quiet Room

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the School.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-3pm: Lab equipment collection 

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

An opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

10.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

Another opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online. 

Biomedical Science

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Biomedical Science Subject Talk

Fulton Building, Lecture Theatre A

Led by Biomedical Degree Convenor Lorraine Smith. A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences and Genetics Social 

Meeting House, Quiet Room

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the School.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-3pm: Lab equipment collection 

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

An opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

10.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

Another opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online. 

Chemistry

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Chemistry Subject Talk

Fulton Building, Room 107

Led by Chemistry Degree Convenor James Stubbing. A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Chemistry Social 

Jubilee Building, Room G36

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-3pm: Lab equipment collection 

Arundel Building 408 Chemistry Student Locker Room

An opportunity to collect your Chemistry lab coat!

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

9.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

Arundel Building 408 Chemistry Student Locker Room

Another opportunity to collect your Chemistry lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online. 

Ecology and Conservation

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Ecology and Conservation Subject Talk

Jubilee Building, Room G22

Led by Ecology and Conservation Degree Convenor Wiebke Schuett. A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

2.15pm-3.15pm: Biology, Ecology and Zoology Social 

Meeting House, Quiet Room

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the School.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-3pm: Lab equipment collection 

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

An opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

10.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

Another opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online.

Genetics

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Genetics Subject Talk

Jubilee Building, Room 155

Led by Genetics Degree Convenor Alessandro Bianchi. A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences and Genetics Social 

Meeting House, Quiet Room

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the School.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-3pm: Lab equipment collection 

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

An opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

10.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

Another opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online. 

Life Sciences Foundation Year

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Life Sciences Foundation Year Subject Talk

Arts C Building, Room 133

Led by Life Science Foundation Year Degree Convenor Kevin Clark. A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

2.30pm-4.30pm: Lab equipment collection

Please note, Foundation students need to collect two separate lab coats.

Group A: Arundel 408, Chemistry Student Locker Room

Collect your Chemistry lab coat.

Group B: JMS Building, 3B5 Lab

Collect your Biosciences lab coat.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

2.30pm-4.30pm: Lab equipment collection

Please note, Foundation students need to collect two separate lab coats.

Group A: JMS Building Lab 3B5

Collect your Biosciences lab coat.

Group B: Arundel 408 Chemistry Student Locker Room

Collect your Chemistry lab coat.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

12.30am-1.30pm: Life Sciences Foundation Year Social

Meeting House Quiet Room

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the School.

2pm-3pm: Life Sciences Foundation Introduction to IT (Group A)

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

3pm-4pm: Life Sciences Foundation Introduction to IT (Group B)

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

9.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

Arundel 408, Chemistry Student Locker Room

Another opportunity to collect your Chemistry lab coat!

10.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

Another opportunity to collect your Biosciences lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online. 

Neuroscience / Medical Neuroscience / Neuroscience with Psychology

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Subject Talk

JMS Lecture Theatre: enter through Doctor's Orders cafe or by the north door on the North-South road

Led by the Neurosciences Degree Convenors (Camilla Tornoe/Doran Amos/Andy Penn). A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

2.15pm-3.15pm: Neuroscience social

Meeting House, Quiet Room

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the School.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-3pm: Lab equipment collection 

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

An opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

10.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

Another opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online.

Zoology

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: Zoology Subject Talk

Fulton Building, Room 203

Led by Zoology Degree Convenor Chris Sandom. A chance to gain more information about your degree and to meet your tutors.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

2.15pm-3.15pm: Biology, Ecology and Zoology Social 

Meeting House, Quiet Room

A great opportunity to meet other new students and faculty from across the School.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-3pm: Lab equipment collection 

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

An opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

10.30am-11.30am: Lab equipment collection

JMS Building, Lab 3B5

Another opportunity to collect your Life Sciences lab coat!

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online.

Direct Entry Year 2 Students

View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for direct entry year 2 students.

Direct Entry Year 2 Students

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2pm-3pm: Direct Entry 2nd year Welcome Induction

Pevensey Building, Room 2D10

A welcome and induction event for all direct entry 2nd year students. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online. 

Visiting and Exchange Students

View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for visiting and exchange students.

Visiting and Exchange Students

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: Life Sciences Welcome and Student Experience Talks

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences by Head of School Professor Michelle West, followed by a Student Experience Talk, covering:

  • What to expect during Welcome Week
  • Finding your way round and campus map
  • Timetable and assessment information
  • Disability support
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Your student voice
  • Societies
  • The function of the Students’ Union

 

11.15am-11.45am: Lab talk and Q&A 

Arts A Building, Lecture Theatre A02

Find out more about the work you’ll be doing in our labs from Kristy Flowers, Life Sciences Senior Technical Manager.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

11am-4pm: Freshers Fair

Check out all the information, showcases and freebies you could need.

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 

10am-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm: Optional Introduction to IT sessions (including Sussex Direct and Canvas).

Pevensey 1 Building, Room 1B4

Sign up for a session through Sussex Direct if you wish to attend. You will be sent an optional invitation to accept. Please only sign up to one session. More details to follow.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

11.30am-12.30pm: Visiting and Exchange Students Induction Talk

John Maynard Smith (JMS) Building, Kroto Room Level 2

An induction talk for Visiting and Exchange Students, led by Todd Rae.

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online. 

New postgraduate students

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

Postgraduate Students

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

10am-11am: PGT Induction Talks

Fulton Building, Lecture Theatre B

Welcome to the School of Life Sciences talk, student experience talk and Q&A, led by Head of School Michelle West

12pm-1pm: Lunch

Lunch and an opportunity to chat with Period Dignity Project who will be handing out free reusable period products in the Life Sciences School Office.

1pm-2pm: International students' social event

Pevensey 1 Building, Bridge Social Space

An opportunity for new international students across the School of Life Sciences to meet one another and socialise. Led by Haruko Okamoto.

2pm-3pm: Meet your degree convenor drop ins

  • Ecology and Environment - Fulton Building, Room 201
  • Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology & Cancer Cell Biology - Fulton Building Room 114
  • Neuroscience - Fulton Building, Room 106
  • Drug Discovery - AR401

 

2.30pm-4pm: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome Celebration (ticketed)

Jubilee Lecture Theatre

A social event and an opportunity to hear from the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Professor Luc Moreau. The School of Life Sciences is part of the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Book your ticket online. 

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