Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy: New postgraduate students studying in Cornwall
Welcome – it's great to know you’ll be joining us as a postgraduate student in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy this year. We’re looking forward to welcoming you.
Please ensure you check this page frequently for updates, as well as your personal e-mail account, new University of Exeter e-mail account and your MyTimetable for the most up-to-date information from us. You must have registered with the University and activated your IT account.
The purpose of Academic Induction is to introduce you to your academic programme, complete any necessary pre-registration tasks, familiarise yourself with your academic buildings, and meet fellow students and the academic staff within your subjects. These sessions form the core part of your Welcome Week timetable and we expect all new students to be present.
You can find a list of Academic Induction events and activities for your subject(s) as well as other relevant information below.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Department!
Induction timetable
Please check your My Timetable for up-to-date information, or contact the Penryn Info Point: info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location / room code* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Applied Data Science Introduction Talk and Q&A | Wed 17 Sept | 10:00 – 12:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building - DM Postgraduate Seminars 1 and 2 |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00-15:00 | Penryn Campus |
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).
A very warm welcome to the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter. Congratulations on securing your place here – we look forward to meeting you and hope you will enjoy a rewarding and challenging academic experience with us in Cornwall.
Induction timetable
Once you’ve registered your IT account, please keep an eye on your timetable for any updates or contact the Penryn Information Point desk if you’re struggling with this (info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk).
| Event | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello from your Career Zone: Our fantastic Career Zone will introduce you to all the help they can offer. | Tues 16 Sept | 10:00 - 11:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM LT A |
| Student and Academic Support: You’ll learn about some of the support available on campus for your studies and more generally. | Tues 16 Sept | 16:00 - 17:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM LT A |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00 – 15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Welcome Meeting: an introduction to studying for your MSc at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation | Thurs 18 Sept | 10:00 - 12:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM LT A |
| Programme Welcome Meeting: meet your Programme Director and learn about the structure of your programme. | Thurs 18 Sept | 12:00 - 13:00 | See your timetable for the room for your course (or ask in the previous meeting!) |
| MSc Welcome Conference: learn from students in previous years about their research and meet your peers and academics with a reception after. | Fri 20 Sept | 14:00 - 17:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM LT A |
*Directions to specific University buildings can be found on our Campuses and visitors pages.
Reading list
While there is no compulsory reading to do prior to your arrival, if you’re new to data analysis, you may want to get ahead a little and do some prior reading on this topic. Once you have an Exeter IT account you could access our library to have a look at Whitlock and Schluter The Analysis of Biological Data. Data Camp can also be useful as an introduction to R, the programme we’re going to be using.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this, please email Dr Victora Hobson (CEC Director of Post-graduate Studies): v.hobson@exeter.ac.uk.
Further information
You can find more information about preparing for starting your studies on our New Students website.
Induction timetable
Please check your My Timetable for up to date information, or contact the Penryn Info Point: info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGT Student Support Introduction | Tue 16 Sept | 13:30-14:30 | Exchange: Lecture Theatre |
| International Student Session | Tue 16 Sept | 16:30 – 18:00 | Exchange: Green |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00-15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Fieldwork | Thu 18 Sept | 09:00-17:00 | |
| PGT Team Building | Fri 19 Sept | 10:00-13:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM Renewable Engineering Lab |
| Meet Your Tutors | Fri 19 Sept | 11:00-12:00 | Exchange: Lecture Theatre |
| Welcome Lunch | Fri 19 Sept | 12:30-13:30 | REEF Building: Workshop |
*Directions to specific University buildings can be found on our Campuses and visitors pages.
Further information
You can find more information about preparing for starting your studies on our New Students website.
Induction timetable
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business School Masters Programme Welcome (BEPM904), meet your Programme Director, Dr Marco Campenni, and learn about the structure of your programme. | Monday 22nd September | 10:00 to 12:30 | The Cornwall Collaboratory, University of Exeter Business School, Science and Engineering Research Support Facility (SERSF) |
| Business School Masters Lunch with the Faculty (BEPM904\) lunch is provided. | Monday 22nd September | 12:30 to 14:00 | The Cornwall Collaboratory, University of Exeter Business School, Science and Engineering Research Support Facility (SERFS) |
|
Hello from the Career Zone for MSc Sustainable Business Management (BEPM904), Our fantastic Career Zone will introduce you to all the help they can offer. |
Tuesday 23rd September | 9:00 to 10:00 | Exchange Green |
| Student and Academic Support Talk and SU Welcome (BEPM904). You’ll learn about some of the support available on campus for your studies as well as discover what your student’s union, The SU offers. | Tuesday 23rd September |
16:00 to 17:00 |
Peter Lanyon Lecture 5 |
| International Student Session: Introduction to Cornwall and Penryn Campus (BEPM904) | Wednesday 24th September | 16:30 to 18:00 | Exchange Green |
| An Introduction to Academic Skills team (BEPM904) | Thursday 26th September | 10:00 to 11:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Seminar L |
| Masters Fieldtrip (BEPM904), with Dr Marco Campenni. A day of team building, and you will find out more details at your welcome talk. | Friday 27th September |
9:30 to 16:30 |
Off campus, meeting point Penryn Campus bus stop. |
Please check your My Timetable for up-to-date information.
Reading list
There is no compulsory reading to do prior to your arrival.
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44(0) 1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).
Induction timetable
This schedule may be subject to change – always check your My Timetable online for the latest information or contact the Penryn Hub via info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGT Mining Engineering Welcome, Meet your Tutor & Lunch | Mon 15 Sept | 10:00-13:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM Lecture B, and CSM Museum |
| PGT CSM Student Support Introduction | Tue 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Peter Lanyon Building: PL Lecture 5 |
| PGT CSM Introduction to ASK | Tue 16 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | Peter Lanyon Building: PL Lecture 5 |
| Programme Specific Talks | Tue 16 Sept | 12:00-13:00 |
MSc Exploration and Mining Geology: Daphne Du Maurier - DM Seminar H (EMG), MSc Mining Engineering: Daphne Du Maurier - DM Seminar I MSc Mining Environmental Management: Daphne Du Maurier - DM Seminar M MSc Minerals Processing: Peter Lanyon - PL Seminar 08 |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00-15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Hello from the Career Zone | Wed 17 Sept | 14:00-15:00 | Peter Lanyon Building: PL Lecture 2 |
| PGT CSM Team Building | Thu 18 Sept | 13:00-16:00 | Exchange: Lecture Theatre |
| Environmental Maths PGT Student Support Introduction | Fri 19 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | TBC |
*This is a map of Penryn campus and an Accessibility Guide for campus buildings.
Reading list
You’re not expected to complete any preparatory work before you arrive.
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44(0) 1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).