Sustainable Chemical Engineering MSc

Your Welcome Week programme starts on 16 September 2024.

You’ll find a list of your Welcome Week activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.

Please note that:

All activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
All activities are compulsory unless stated otherwise.

Monday 16 September

15:00 - PGT Welcome Talk - RB Green Lecture Theatre, Dental School

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Venue: RB Green Lecture Theatre, Dental School

A welcome talk for all Postgraduate Taught students.

Tuesday 17 September

13:00 - Welcome Talk - L301, Merz Court

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: L301, Merz Court

A welcome talk for Sustainable Chemical Engineering PGT students with the Degree Programme Director, Sharon Joyce.

Wednesday 18 September

09:00 - Computer Clusters Drop-in - SAGE Computing Lab 8.10a & 8.10b, Merz Court

Time: 09:00 - 14:00

Venue: SAGE Computing Lab 8.10a and 8.10b, Merz Court

Designated computer space to access online courses for Sustainable Chemical Engineering MSc and Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management MSc students.

PhD students are available throughout the day to help with online services. You don't have to stay all day.

This session is optional.

14:00 - Introduction to Research, Communication and Professional Skills module - L101, Merz Court

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Venue: L101, Merz Court

This is an introduction to the Research, Communication and Professional Skills (CME8064) module with Katie Wray.

Thursday 19 September

10:00 - Introduction to the Language Resource Centre - L202, Merz Court

Time:

10:00 - 10:30: Group 1
10:30 - 11:00: Group 2
11:00 - 11:30: Group 3
11:30 - 12:00: Group 4
12:00 - 12:30: Group 5
12:30 - 13:00: Group 6

Venue: L202, Merz Court

This session will be run in groups. Your group allocation will be sent to your student email before Induction Week starts.

If you're not sure which group you're in, please contact the School Office: soe.chemical@ncl.ac.uk

Do not attend a group session you're not assigned to. We have limited spaces available for each group.

Friday 20 September

10:00 - Student-Staff Social Event - Kings Hall, Armstrong Building

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kings Hall, Armstrong Building

A chance to get to know other PGT students, personal tutors and staff.

Refreshments will be provided.

12:00 - Research Opportunities in Chemical Engineering - The Buttery, Merz Court

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Venue: The Buttery, Merz Court

Learn about all the research opportunities available in Chemical Engineering.

14:00 - Wellbeing introduction session - L101, Merz Court

Time: 14:00 to 15:00

Venue: Room L101, Merz Court

An introduction to Wellbeing support within the School.

Other activities

Career Navigator

Before you arrive in September, we recommend that you take some time to explore the Career Navigator platform.

Both UK and international job markets can be competitive, and more students are seeking part–time work.

By using this resource you’ll learn more about:

what the Careers Service has on offer
how you can gain experience while you study
the different stages of a recruitment process
resources available for international students

Learn more about the Career Navigator