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.
Watch our 'how to find us' tutorial on Instragram
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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TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
9:30am - 10am – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee
(Optional)
Please arrive from 9:30am and grab a tea, coffee and biscuit to start your day.
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)A few welcoming words from the Head of School and achance to hear from the Director of Student Experience, the Senior Tutors and our student-led support initiatives in the school.
11am - 12 noon: Chichester 1 Foyer
Engineering and Design Department Tours
(Optional)
Tours will be conducted by Final Year EngInf Students who will show you around buildings within the department, so you know where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.12 noon-1pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Convenors: Engineering
(Core)
A chance to meet your course convenor and hear about how the course is taught and assessed in the first year, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
1pm-2pm – Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee, Chichester 1 Quad
Break for Lunch
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to explore stalls from student information, activities, and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am-3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles and ahuge selection of games for you to play, from Tekken 2 to Mario Kart.
2pm-3pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Peers Session
(Optional)
A panel of students representing each year group will share a little bit about student life and will be available to answer your questions.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with Engineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
- Informatics Undergraduate
-
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
9:30am - 10am – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee
(Optional)
Please arrive from 9:30am, and grab a tea, coffee and biscuit to start your day.
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)
A few welcoming words from the Head of School and achance to hear from the Director of Student Experience, the Senior Tutors and our student-led support initiatives in the school.
11am-12 noon – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Convenors: Informatics
(Core)
A chance to meet your course convenor and hear about how the course is taught and assessed in the first year, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
12 noon - 1pm: Chichester 1 Foyer
Informatics Department Tours
(Optional)
Tours will be conducted by Final Year Enginf Students who will show you around buildings within the department so you now where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
1pm-2pm – Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee, Chichester 1 Quad
Break for Lunch
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to explore stalls from student information, activities, and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am-3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles and a huge selection of games for you to play with your new course mates.
2pm-3pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Peers Session
(Optional)
A panel of students representing each year group will share a little bit about student life and will be available to answer your questions.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with Engineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
- Product Design Undergraduate
-
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
9:30am - 10am – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee
(Optional)
Please arrive from 9:30am, and grab a tea, coffee and biscuit to start your day.
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you to play with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)A few welcoming words from the Head of School and achance to hear from the Director of Student Experience, the Senior Tutors and our student-led support initiatives in the school.
11am - 12 noon – Design Studio, Level 2, Richmond Building
Meet your Convenors: Product Design
(Core)
A chance to meet your course convenor and hear about how the course is taught and assessed in the first year, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
11am - 12 noon: Chichester 1 Foyer
Engineering and Design Department Tours
(Optional)Tours will be conducted by Final Year EngInf Students who will show you around buildings within the department, so you know where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
1pm-2pm – Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee, Chichester 1 Quad
Break for Lunch
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to explore stalls from student information, activities, and socities! We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am-3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles and a huge selection of games for you to play with your new course mates.
2pm-3pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Peers Session
(Optional)
A panel of students representing each year group will share a little bit about student life and will be available to answer your questions.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with ENgineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
- Foundation Engineering
-
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
9:30am - 10am – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee
(Optional)
Please arrive from 9:30am, and grab a tea, coffee or biscuit to start your day.
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you to play with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)Some words from the Head of School welcoming you to the School of Engineering ad Informatics and a chance to hear from the Head of Department as well as the Head of Student Experience and Senior Tutors.
11am - 12 noon: Chichester 1 Foyer
Engineering and Design Department Tours
(Optional)Tours will be conducted by Final Year EngInf Students who will show you around buildings within the department, so you know where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
12 noon-1pm – Richmond Lecture Theatre (RICH-AS3)
Starting your Engineering Foundation Year
(Core)
A chance to meet your course convenor and hear about how the course is taught and assessed in the first year, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
1pm-2pm – Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee, Chichester 1 Quad
Break for Lunch
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to explore stalls from student information, activities, and socities! We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am-3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles and a huge selection of games for you to play with your new course mates.
2pm-3pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Peers Session
(Optional)
A panel of students representing each year group will share a little bit about student life and will be available to answer your questions.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with Engineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
- Foundation Informatics
-
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
9:30am - 10am – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee
(Optional)
Please arrive from 9:30am,and grab a tea, coffee or biscuit to start your day.
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you to play with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)
A few welcoming words from the Head of School and achance to hear from the Director of Student Experience, the Senior Tutors and our student-led support initiatives in the school.
11am-12 noon – Richmond Lecture Theatre (RICH-AS3)
Starting your Informatics Foundation Year
(Core)
A chance to meet your course convenor and hear about how the course is taught and assessed in the first year, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
12 noon - 1pm: Chichester 1 Foyer
Informatics Department Tours
(Optional)
Tours will be conducted by Final Year Enginf Students who will show you around buildings within the department so you now where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
1pm-2pm – Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee, Chichester 1 Quad
Break for Lunch
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to explore stalls from student information, activities, and socities! We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am-3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles and ahuge selection of games for you to play with your new course mates.
2pm-3pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Peers Session
(Optional)
A panel of students representing each year group will share a little bit about student life and will be available to answer your questions.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with Engineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
- Engineering Direct Entry to Second Year
-
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
9:30am - 10am – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee
(Optional)
Please arrive from 9:30am, and grab a tea, coffee and biscuit to start your day.
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you to play with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)A few welcoming words from the Head of School and achance to hear from the Director of Student Experience, the Senior Tutors and our student-led support initiatives in the school.
11am - 12 noon: Chichester 1 Foyer
Engineering and Design Department Tours
(Optional)
Tours will be conducted by Final Year EngInf Students who will show you around buildings within the department, so you know where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.1pm-2pm – Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee, Chichester 1 Quad
Break for Lunch
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day (9am - 4pm). Visit the marquee to explore stalls from student information, activities, and socities! We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am-3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles and ahuge selection of games for you to play, from Tekken 2 to Mario Kart.
2pm-3pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Peers Session
(Optional)
A panel of students representing each year group will share a little bit about student life and will be available to answer your questions.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with ENgineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am - 4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
- Informatics Direct Entry to Second Year
-
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
9:30am - 10am – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee
(Optional)
Please arrive from 9:30am, and grab a tea, coffee and biscuit to start your day.
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you to play with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)
Some words from the Head of School welcoming you to the School of Engineering ad Informatics and a chance to hear from the Head of Department as well as the Head of Student Experience and Senior Tutors.
11am - 12 noon – Design Studio, Level 2, Richmond Building
Meet your Convenors: Product Design
(Core)
A chance to meet your course convenor and hear about how the course is taught and assessed in the first year, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
12 noon - 1pm: Chichester 1 Foyer
Informatics Department Tours
(Optional)
Tours will be conducted by Final Year Enginf Students who will show you around buildings within the department so you now where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
1pm-2pm – Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee, Chichester 1 Quad
Break for Lunch
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to explore stalls from student information, activities, and socities! We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am-3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles and ahuge selection of games for you to play with your new course mates.
2pm-3pm – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Meet your Peers Session
(Optional)
A panel of students representing each year group will share a little bit about student life and will be available to answer your questions.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with ENgineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
- Engineering and Informatics Visiting and Exchange students
-
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
10am - 3pm – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee
(Optional)
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)Some words from the Head of School welcoming you to the School of Engineering ad Informatics and a chance to hear from the Head of Department as well as the Head of Student Experience and Senior Tutors.
11am - 12 noon: Chichester 1 Foyer
Engineering and Design Department Tours
(Optional)Tours will be conducted by Final Year EngInf Students who will show you around buildings within the department, so you know where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
12 noon - 1pm: Chichester 1 Foyer
Informatics Department Tours
(Optional)
Tours will be conducted by Final Year Enginf Students who will show you around buildings within the department so you now where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
1pm-2pm – Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee, Chichester 1 Quad
Break for Lunch
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to explore stalls from student information, activities, and socities! We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am-3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles and ahuge selection of games for you to play.
2pm-3pm – Lab 1, Chichester 2
Engineering and Informatics Visiting & Exchange Students Welcome
(Core)
A chance to meet with your course maets and your new academic advisor. They will be joined by the Director of Student Experience who will share more about your course at Sussex!
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with Engineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2025
2pm - 3pm: Arts A02
Sussex Abroad V&E Welcome Talk
(Core)
The team will share more about what it's like to be a visiting and exchange student at Sussex and provide important information about your time in the UK.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
New postgraduate students
View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for new postgraduate students.
- Engineering Postgraduates
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TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
10am - 3pm – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee,
(Optional)
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)A few welcoming words from the Head of School and achance to hear from the Director of Student Experience, the Senior Tutors and our student-led support initiatives in the school.
11am - 12 noon: Chichester 1 Foyer
Engineering and Design Department Tours
(Optional)Tours will be conducted by Final Year EngInf Students who will show you around buildings within the department, so you know where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with Engineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
WEEK 1
Day and time TBC: Future Technologies Lab, Chichester 1
Postgraduate Welcome Session
(Core)
A chance to meet your course convenor and hear about how the course it taught and assessed, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
- Informatics Postgraduates
-
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
10am - 3pm – Chichester 1 Quad
Engineering and Informatics Welcome Marquee,
(Optional)
The EngInf Welcome Marquee is open all day. Visit the marquee to to explore stalls from a variety of activities and socities! There will be competitions, samples and freebies to get involved in. We will be joined by Gaming Retrobution from 11am – 3pm who are bringing a range of vintage consoles with a huge selection of games for you with your new coursemates.
10am-11am – Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre (CHI-LT)
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Informatics at Sussex
(Core)A few welcoming words from the Head of School and achance to hear from the Director of Student Experience, the Senior Tutors and our student-led support initiatives in the school.
12 noon - 1pm: Chichester 1 Foyer
Informatics Department Tours
(Optional)
Tours will be conducted by Final Year Enginf Students who will show you around buildings within the department so you now where you'll be studying, experimenting or building in your first year.
Pick 1 of 3 socials at 3pm. See below for details of each:
3pm - 4pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Build a Robot with HackSussex
(Optional)
Join HackSussex for a fun and hands-on robot building challenge! Using simple materials and electric motors, you'll team up to design and build your own vibration-powered mini robot. At the end of the session, put your creation to the test in a friendly race. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a complete beginner, it's a great opportunity to get creative, learn something new, and meet other students. No experience needed!
3pm - 4pm: Lab 1, Chichester 1
R/Place Software Workshop with PALs
(Optional)
Have you heard of r/place? Come to our workshop and learn to write code that interacts with a shared pixel canvas. In this workshop we will write code to make a shared art piece using Python.
3pm - 4pm: Lab 2, Chichester 1
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge with Engineering and Design Mentors
(Optional)
Join the EngDes Mentors for our Spaghetti Bridge Challenge - design, build and test your structure using spaghetti and marshmallows to hold as many sweet treats as possible! Put your creativity and problem solving to the test, win sweet prizes, and meet the mentoring team!
4pm - 5pm: Future Technologies Lab (FTL), Chichester 1
Lego Mindstorm with PALs
(Optional)
Come along and build mechanical Lego models. Whether this be robots, or any sort of Lego gadget - there is plenty of Lego Mindstorms to go around to build what you want!
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
11am-4pm
Freshers' Fair
(Optional)
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
3pm - 4:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Welcome (bookable event)
The University of Sussex's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil will host a special event to welcome all new students, with a presentation from a FoSEM alumnus and closing remarks from our Faculty Dean Professpr. Luc Moreau.
After the talks, there will be:
- Chance to meet Sussex staff and your fellow students
- Talk to the Spirit of Sussex Team
- Enjoy our photobooth and freshly baked cookies
Places are limited to 500 students, so please book your spot as soon as possible!
WEEK 1
Day and time TBC: Future Technologies Lab, Chichester 1
Postgraduate Welcome Session
(Core)
A chance to meet your course convenor and hear about how the course it taught and assessed, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
For questions or advice about your Welcome Week timetable please email: enginf-studentexperience@sussex.ac.uk