Welcome Week timetable
Find out what's going on in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences during Welcome Week 2025.
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.
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New undergraduate students
View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for your subject.
- BSc/MPhys Physics & Astronomy (including joint courses)
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MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
10am - 11am: Pevensey 1, 1A7
Welcome
Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics11am - 1pm: Pevensey 1, 1A7
Getting Ready to Learn
Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer
MPS Undergraduate Social
Social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet other new students and staff from across the school.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
2:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater
Welcome Celebration (ticketed event)
- Physics & Astronomy Foundation Year
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MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
10am - 11am: Pevensey 1, 1A7
Welcome
Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics11am - 1pm: Pevensey 1, 2D11
Getting Ready to Learn
Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer
MPS Undergraduate Social
An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and staff from across the school.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
2:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater
Welcome Celebration (ticketed event)
- BSc/MMaths Mathematics (including joint courses) and BSc Data Science
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MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
12:30pm-2pm: Pevensey 1, 1A6
Departmental Welcome
Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics2pm-3pm: Pevensey 1, 1A6
Getting Ready to Learn BSc and MMaths Mathematics and joint courses
Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.2pm - 3pm: Pevensey 1, 2D3
Getting Ready to Learn BSc Data Science
Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them.3pm: Advisors Offices
Meet your Academic Advisors
Core Session
Your academic advisor will support you in your studies throughout your degree. Come and meet them, and the other students in you academic advising group. If you are unsure where to go, head to the MPS School Office in the Pevensey 2 foyer and member of staff will help you.
4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer
MPS Undergraduate Social
An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
2:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater
Welcome Celebration (ticketed event)
- Mathematics Foundation Year
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MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
12:30pm - 2pm: Pevensey 1, 1A6
Departmental Welcome
Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics2pm - 3pm: Pevensey 1, 1A3
Getting Ready to Learn
Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them. This is a joint session with BA Mathematics Education TDA.3pm: Advisors Offices
Meet your Academic Advisors
Core Session
Your academic advisor will support you in your studies throughout your degree. Come and meet them, and the other students in you academic advising group. If you are unsure where to go, head to the MPS School Office in the Pevensey 2 foyer and member of staff will help you.4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer
MPS Undergraduate Social
An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
2:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater
Welcome Celebration (ticketed event)
- BA Mathematics Education TDA
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MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
12:30pm - 2pm: Pevensey 1, 1A6
Departmental Welcome
Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics2pm - 3pm: Pevensey 1, 1A3
Getting Ready to Learn
Core Session
Some of the key members faculty are going to introduce you to the systems and programmes you'll be using throughout your degree, and how to get the best out of them. This is a joint session with Foundation Mathematics.4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer
MPS Undergraduate Social
An informal social including refreshments, a great opportunity to meet new students and faculty from across the school.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
2:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater
Welcome Celebration (ticketed event)
New postgraduate students
View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for new postgraduate students.
- MSc Physics, MSc Astronomy, MSc Cosmology, MSc Particle Physics, MSc Quantum Technology, MSc Nanomaterials & Energy
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TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
10am - 11am: Pevensey 1 1A6
Departmental Welcome
Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Physics11am - 12pm: Pevensey 1 1A6
Academic Induction and Q&A
Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer
MPS Postgraduate Welcome Social
An informal social, with refreshments, for you to meet faculty, staff and new postgraduate students from across MPS.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
2:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater
Welcome Celebration (ticketed event)
- MSc Mathematics, MSc Financial Mathematics, MSc Financial Data Analytics, MSc Corporate & Financial Risk Management
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TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
11am -12pm: Pevensey 1 1A7
Departmental Welcome
Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics12pm - 1pm: Pevensey 1 1A3
Q&A for MSc Mathematics
Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.12pm - 1pm: Pevensey 1 1B3
Q&A for MSc Financial Mathematics, MSc Financial Data Analytics and MSc Corporate & Financial Risk Management
Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer
MPS Postgraduate Welcome Social
An informal social, with refreshments, for you to meet faculty, staff and new postgraduate students from across MPS.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics - and hopefully have some fun! Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
2:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater
Welcome Celebration (ticketed event)
- MSc Data Science and MSc Human & Social Data Science
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TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
11am -12pm: Pevensey 1 1A7
Core Session
Welcome to the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the Department of Mathematics12pm - 1pm: Pevensey 1 1A7
Q&A for MSc Data Science and MSc Human & Social Data Science
Core Session
An introduction to teaching here at Sussex, and opportunity to ask questions to your course convenors and other key staff.4pm: Pevensey 2 Foyer
MPS Postgraduate Welcome Social
An informal social, with refreshments, for you to meet faculty, staff and new postgraduate students from across MPS.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
2:30pm: Jubilee Lecture Theater
Welcome Celebration (ticketed event)
Returning undergraduate students, Visiting & Exchange students and Direct Entry students
View the Welcome Week schedule of activities for returning students.
- Visiting & Exchange Students
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Visiting & Exchange students are invited to attend the the sessions for undergraduate Mathematics or Physics & Astronomy. Please select the relevant departmental timetable from the list above.
- Direct Entry Students
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Direct entry students are welcome to attend all Welcome Week activities including those for new undergraduates here in MPS. Please select the timetable for your department from the list above.
- All Years
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DAILY ACTIVITIES
All Day: Fulton
The Wellbeing Tent outside Fulton Building is a place to relax, do yoga, crafts, learn about the University's Buddy Scheme and to meet our wellbeing officers. There are also Library Tours, Campus Tours and City Sightseeing Tours. On Thursday & Friday there are also drop-in stalls in the Atrium of the Student Centre.
THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
drop in 10am - 3pm: Pevensey 3, Creativity Zone
This is an informal, drop in social session that will give you the opportunity to meet the other students from across Mathematics and Physics. Drop by for a cup of tea, we'll have board games, crafts, a quiet space to hang out and some friendly faces to chat to.
For questions or advice about your Welcome Week timetable please email: mpsstudentexperience@sussex.ac.uk