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.
If you're a Psychology foundation student, check your timetable on the Foundation Year page on the Student Hub.
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.
The Meet is a half-day (3.5 hour) programme designed to help you transition into university life and degree-level study, and to enable you to meet and make connections with your peers, your Academic Advisor, and our Psychology student mentors.
Attendance at The Meet is expected for all Psychology students. You will receive an email to your Sussex email address the week before Welcome Week, confirming who your Academic Advisor is and which half day you will be attending The Meet.
Explore The Meet canvas module before you attend! Please also note the short list of instructions to prepare for the Meet, including informing us of dietary and access needs that you might have. In the meantime, please complete the student information form.
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
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TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 5pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Year 1 School Welcome with Professor Alison Pike (Head of the School of Psychology), Dr Karen Long (Head of Student Experience) and Dr Heather Taylor (Academic Advising).
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
10am - 1.30pm – Conference Suite, Bramber House
The Meet: Group 1 & 2 - Meet your academic advisor and your classmates
Food will be served between 1pm and 1.30pm for attendees of the morning session.
2.30pm - 6pm – Conference Suite, Bramber House
The Meet: Group 3 & 4 - Meet your academic advisor and your classmates
Food will be served between 5.30pm and 6pm for attendees of the afternoon session.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
10am - 1.30pm – Conference Suite, Bramber House
The Meet: Group 5 & 6 - Meet your academic advisor and your classmates
Food will be served between 1pm and 1.30pm for attendees of the morning session.
2.30pm - 6pm – Conference Suite, Bramber House
The Meet: Group 7 & 8 - Meet your academic advisor and your classmates
Food will be served between 5.30pm and 6pm for attendees of the afternoon session.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 4.30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Welcome Event
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.
After the talks you will have the chance to meet with Sussex staff and fellow students, talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team and enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies. Places are limited so please do book your free place as soon as possible.
The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (FoSEM).
- Psychology Visiting and Exchange Students
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THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
TBC – Room 2D10, Pevensey 1
Psychology Visiting and Exchange (V&E) Students welcome - Meet your V&E academic advisor.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 4.30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Welcome Event
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.
After the talks you will have the chance to meet with Sussex staff and fellow students, talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team and enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies. Places are limited so please do book your free place as soon as possible.
The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (FoSEM).
New postgraduate students
View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for new postgraduate students.
- Applied Child Psychology MSc
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THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
10am - 11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre
Postgraduate School Welcome - with Professor Jamie Ward (Deputy Head of School) and Dr Karen Long (Head of Student Experience)
12pm - 1pm – Room 2D10, Pevensey 1
Applied Child Psychology - meet your course convenor
1pm - 2pm – Courtyard, Pevensey 1
Psychology Postgraduate social drop in - Join us after your course convenor meeting for snacks and refreshments.
Disabled access via the Pevensey I lift in the undercroft.
9am - 6pm – Room 1A3, Pevensey 1
Quiet room – a place to go if you're feeling overwhelmed and would like a break from the activities.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 4.30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Welcome Event
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.
After the talks you will have the chance to meet with Sussex staff and fellow students, talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team and enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies. Places are limited so please do book your free place as soon as possible.
The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (FoSEM).
- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience MSc
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THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
10am - 11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre
Postgraduate School Welcome - with Professor Jamie Ward (Deputy Head of School) and Dr Karen Long (Head of Student Experience)
11am - 12pm – Room 2A12, Pevensey 1
Cognitive Neuroscience - meet your course convenor
1pm - 2pm – Courtyard, Pevensey 1
Psychology Postgraduate social drop in - Join us after your course convenor meeting for snacks and refreshments.
Disabled access via the Pevensey I lift in the undercroft.
9am - 6pm – Room 1A3, Pevensey 1
Quiet room – a place to go if you're feeling overwhelmed and would like a break from the activities.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 4.30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Welcome Event
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.
After the talks you will have the chance to meet with Sussex staff and fellow students, talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team and enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies. Places are limited so please do book your free place as soon as possible.
The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (FoSEM).
- Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc
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THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
10am - 11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre
Postgraduate School Welcome - with Professor Jamie Ward (Deputy Head of School) and Dr Karen Long (Head of Student Experience)
12pm - 1pm – Room 1A6, Pevensey 1
Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health - meet your course convenor
1pm - 2pm – Courtyard, Pevensey 1
Psychology Postgraduate social drop in - Join us after your course convenor meeting for snacks and refreshments.
Disabled access via the Pevensey I lift in the undercroft.
9am - 6pm – Room 1A3, Pevensey 1
Quiet room – a place to go if you're feeling overwhelmed and would like a break from the activities.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 4.30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Welcome Event
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.
After the talks you will have the chance to meet with Sussex staff and fellow students, talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team and enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies. Places are limited so please do book your free place as soon as possible.
The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (FoSEM).
- Psychology (Conversion) MSc
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THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
10am - 11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre
Postgraduate School Welcome - with Professor Jamie Ward (Deputy Head of School) and Dr Karen Long (Head of Student Experience)
12pm - 1pm – Room 2D11, Pevensey 1
Psychology (Conversion) - meet your course convenor
1pm - 2pm - Courtyard, Pevensey 1
Psychology Postgraduate social drop in - Join us after your course convenor meeting for snacks and refreshments.
Disabled access via the Pevensey I lift in the undercroft.
9am - 6pm – Room 1A3, Pevensey 1
Quiet room – a place to go if you're feeling overwhelmed and would like a break from the activities.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 4.30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Welcome Event
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.
After the talks you will have the chance to meet with Sussex staff and fellow students, talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team and enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies. Places are limited so please do book your free place as soon as possible.
The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (FoSEM).
- Psychological Methods MRes
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THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
10am - 11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre
Postgraduate School Welcome - with Professor Jamie Ward (Deputy Head of School) and Dr Karen Long (Head of Student Experience)
1pm - 2pm – Courtyard, Pevensey 1
Psychology Postgraduate social drop in - Join us for snacks and refreshments.
Disabled access via the Pevensey I lift in the undercroft.
2pm - 3pm – Room 2A1, Pevensey 1
Psychological Methods - meet your course convenor
9am - 6pm – Room 1A3, Pevensey 1
Quiet room – a place to go if you're feeling overwhelmed and would like a break from the activities.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 4.30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Welcome Event
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.
After the talks you will have the chance to meet with Sussex staff and fellow students, talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team and enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies. Places are limited so please do book your free place as soon as possible.
The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (FoSEM).
- Psychological Therapy PGDip
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THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
11am - 12pm – Room TBC
Psychological Therapy - meet your course convenor
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
3pm - 4.30pm – Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Welcome Event
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.
After the talks you will have the chance to meet with Sussex staff and fellow students, talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team and enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies. Places are limited so please do book your free place as soon as possible.
The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (FoSEM).
For questions or advice about your Welcome Week timetable please email: psychologystudentexperience@sussex.ac.uk
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Disabled access via the Pevensey I lift in the undercroft.