Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy: New undergraduate students studying in Cornwall
Welcome – it's great to know you’ll be joining us as an undergraduate in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy this year. Whether your programme is in the Centre for Geography and Environmental Science, or the Camborne School of Mines, 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. If you are a Combined Honours student, please ensure you view the section(s) for all your subjects as each will have its own Academic Induction information, events, and timetable.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Faculty!
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 / room code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to CGES: All Undergraduates | Mon 15 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Daphne Du Maurier - DDM Lecture A |
| BA/BSc Geography - Programme Introduction | Mon 15 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | Peter Lanyon - PL Lecture 1 |
| UG Geography – Tutor Meet & Greet | Mon 15 Sept | 14:30-15:30 | Peter Lanyon - PL Lecture 3 |
| Lab Induction | Tue 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Online |
| Student Support Introduction | Tue 16 Sept | 11:30-12:30 | Daphne Du Maurier - DDM Lecture A |
| Pasty Lunch | Tue 16 Sept | 12:30-13:30 | Exchange Building - Yellow |
| Introduction to the Career Zone | Tue 16 Sept | 14:00-15:00 | TBC |
| Environmental Maths Introduction Talk and Q&A | Wed 17 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | TBC |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00-15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Sandcastle Race | Fri 19 Sept | 13:00-16:00 | 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 but if you would like to acclimatise yourself to your course, we suggest:
- Kelly Dombroski, Mark Goodwin, Junxi Qian, Andrew Williams, Paul Cloke (2024). Introducing Human Geographies.
- Nicholas Clifford, Sarah Holloway, Stephen P. Rice, and Gill Valentine (2009). Key Concepts in Geography.
- Robert W. Christopherson (various editions). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography.
There is no need to buy any content, subscriptions or books.
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 / room code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to CGES: All Undergraduates | Mon 15 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Daphne Du Maurier - DDM Lecture A |
| BSc Environmental Science - Programme Introduction | Mon 15 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | Peter Lanyon - PL Lecture 3 |
| UG Environmental Science & Marine Science – Tutor Meet & Greet | Mon 15 Sept | 13:00-14:00 | Peter Lanyon - PL Seminar 2 or Amphitheatre |
| Lab Induction | Tue 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Online |
| Student Support Introduction | Tue 16 Sept | 11:30-12:30 | Daphne Du Maurier - DDM Lecture A |
| Pasty Lunch | Tue 16 Sept | 12:30-13:30 | Exchange Building - Yellow |
| Introduction to the Career Zone | Tue 16 Sept | 14:00-15:00 | TBC |
| Environmental Maths Introduction Talk and Q&A | Wed 17 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | TBC |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00-15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Sandcastle Race | Fri 19 Sept | 13:00-16:00 | 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 but if you would like to acclimatise yourself to your course, we suggest:
- Robert W. Christopherson (various editions). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography.
- Gaia Vince (2014) Adventures in the Anthropocene: A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made.
- Walter A. Rosenbaum (2022) Environmental Politics and Policy.
There is no need to buy any content, subscriptions or books.
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional: teaching space familiarisation – going into an unknown room where there will be lots of people can be difficult for some people. We’ve booked this as an optional session for anyone who would like to familiarise themselves with the Chapel Lecture Theatre as that is where most of your teaching will happen in the first year. We’ll also go to the teaching lab so that you can see that space. | Mon 15 Sept | 14:30-15:00 | Chapel LT |
| Student and Academic Support: You’ll learn about some of the support available on campus for your studies and more generally. | Mon 15 Sept | 16:30-17:30 | Chapel LT |
| Hello from your Career Zone: Our fantastic Career Zone will introduce you to all the help they can offer. | Tues 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Chapel LT |
| Lab induction: The brilliant lab team will introduce you to our teaching lab and ensure you know how to comply with lab safety. | Tues 16 Sept | 11:00-12:00 and 12:00-13:00 check your timetable to know which session you’re in! | DM Teaching lab |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00 – 15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Introduction to studying at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation | Thurs 18 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Chapel LT |
| Treasure Hunt: We’ll assign you to a group and set you the challenge of completing our treasure hunt on campus, hopefully familiarising yourself with campus and getting to know some of your peers. Return to the Chapel LT at 3pm to find out the winners! | Thurs 18 Sept | From 10am | Campus and Chapel LT at 3pm |
| CEC Quiz! Get to know your peers, and some of the societies you might be interested in with a fun quiz and social. | Fri 19 Sept | 13:00-15:00 | Seminar room area in Du Maurier building |
*Directions to specific University buildings can be found on our Campuses and visitors pages.
Reading list
There is no compulsory reading for you to complete before you start your degree with us. What we recommend is for you to read (and watch or listen to!) things around the subject that you’re passionate about. Please do look at the information about this in the online induction.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this, please email Dr Kelly Moyes (CEC Director of Student Experience): k.moyes@exeter.ac.uk.
Further information
You can find more information about preparing for starting your studies on our New Students website.
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 / room code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to CGES: All Undergraduates | Mon 15 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Daphne Du Maurier - DDM Lecture A |
| BSc Marine Science - Programme Introduction | Mon 15 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | Daphne Du Maurier - DDM Seminar G |
| UG Environmental Science & Marine Science – Tutor Meet & Greet | Mon 15 Sept | 13:00-14:00 | Peter Lanyon - PL Seminar 2 or Amphitheatre |
| Lab Induction | Tue 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Online |
| Student Support Introduction | Tue 16 Sept | 11:30-12:30 | Daphne Du Maurier - DDM Lecture A |
| Pasty Lunch | Tue 16 Sept | 12:30-13:30 | Exchange Building - Yellow |
| Introduction to the Career Zone | Tue 16 Sept | 14:00-15:00 | TBC |
| Marine Science Helford Kayak | Wed 17 Sept | 09:30-15:00 | TBC |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00-15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Sandcastle Race | Fri 19 Sept | 13:00-16:00 | 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 but if you would like to acclimatise yourself to your course, we suggest:
- Dorrik Stow (2017) Oceans: A Very Short Introduction.
- Michael J. Kennish (2020) Practical Handbook of Marine Science (various editions but we encourage the fourth edition)
- Hanneke Baretta-Bekker, Egbert Duursma and Bouwe Kuipers (1998) Encyclopedia of Marine Sciences.
There is no need to buy any content, subscriptions or books.
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 information may be subject to change. 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Welcome Talks | Mon 15 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | Exchange: Lecture Theatre |
| Hello from your Career Zone | Mon 15 Sept | 14:00-15:00 | Peter Lanyon Building: PL Lecture 1 |
| UG Team Building | Tue 16 Sept | 10:00-15:00 | Exchange: Green and Exchange: Red |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| UG Student Support Introduction | Fri 19 Sept | 15:00-16:00 | Exchange: Red |
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Cornwall session for international students | Sunday 14th September | 17:00 | The Student Union |
| Welcome to BSc Business (BEP904) - meet your Programme Director Jenny Tunley Price, and learn about the structure of your programme | Tuesday 16th September | 11:00 - 12:00 | Exchange Lecture Theatre |
| Welcome to BSc Business and Environment (BEP906) - meet your Programme Director Dr Laura Colombo, and learn about the structure of your programme | Tuesday 16th September | 11:00 - 12:00 | Exchange Yellow Seminar |
| BSc Business and BSc Business and Environment (BEP1904 & BEP1906) lunch with the faculty, lunch provided. | Tuesday 16th September | 12:00 - 13:00 | The Upper Stannary |
| The Business School Hub Welcome (BEP1904 & BEP1906): You will learn about all the support the Hub/Info Point can give you. Followed by an optional campus tour. | Tuesday 16th September | 13:00 – 14:00 | The Old Chapel Lecture Theatre |
| International Student Session: Introduction to Cornwall and Penryn Campus (BEP1904 & BEP1906) | Wednesday 17th September | 9:00 – 10:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Seminar L |
|
SU Welcome Fayre; (BEP1904 & BEP1906), a chance to sign-up to clubs and societies. |
Wednesday 17th September | 12:00 – 15:00 | Upper Stannary and Exchange Courtyard |
| Student and Academic Support Talk and SU Welcome (BEP1904 & BEP1906). You’ll learn about some of the support available on campus for your studies and more generally. | Thursday 18th September | 09:00 – 10:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Lecture Theatre A |
| Intercultural Café a chance to meet other students from around the world | Friday 19th September | 15:00 - 17:00 | Lower Stannary |
| Hello from the Career Zone for BSc Business and BSc Business and Environment (BEP1904 & BEP1906) with Nicky Hutchinson. Our fantastic Career Zone will introduce you to all the help they can offer. | Tuesday 23rd September | 14:30 to 15:30 | Peter Lanyon Lecture Theatre 5 |
| Maximise the effectiveness of group work (BEP1904 & BEP1906) |
Friday 26th September |
13:00 to 15:00 | The Old Chapel Lecture Theatre |
Please check your My Timetable for up-to-date information.
Further information
You can find more information about preparing for starting your studies on our New Students website.
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 / room code* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology and Mining Welcome Talk | Tue 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM Lecture B |
| Geology Safety Induction | Tue 16 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM Lecture B |
| Geology Meet the Tutors | Tue 16 Sept | 12:00-13:00 | CSM Museum |
| Geology and Mining Lunch | Tue 16 Sept | 13:00-14:00 | CSM Museum |
| Introduction to the Career Zone | Tue 16 Sept | 14:00-15:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM Lecture B |
| Geology Student Support Introduction | Tue 16 Sept | 15:00-16:00 | Tremough House: Old Chapel Lecture Theatre |
| CSM Introduction for International Students | Tue 16 Sept | 16:30-18:00 | Exchange: Green |
| Environmental Maths Introduction Talk and Q&A | Wed 17 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | TBC |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00-15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Geology and Mining Fieldwork | Thu 18 Sept | 09:00-17:00 | Meet at Campus Bus Stops (field work locally off-site via coach) |
| CSM 'Treasure Hunt' | Fri 19 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | Exchange: Green |
| Geology Student and Library Services | Fri 19 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Exchange: Lecture Theatre |
*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).
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 / room code* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEng Mining Engineering Welcome Talks | Mon 15 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | Exchange: Lecture Theatre |
| BEng Mining Engineering Welcome Lunch | Mon 15 Sept | 12:00 – 13:00 | CSM Museum |
| Hello from your Career Zone | Mon 15 Sept | 14:00-15:00 | TBC |
| BEng Mining Engineering Induction | Tue 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM Lecture B |
| BEng Mining Engineering Team Building Workshops | Tue 16 Sept | 10:00 – 15:00 | Exchange: Green and Exchange: Red |
| Geology and Mining Lunch | Tue 16 Sept | 13:00-14:00 | CSM Museum |
| BEng Mining Engineering International Students: Introduction to Cornwall & Penryn | Tue 16 Sept | 16:30-18:00 | Exchange: Green |
| BEng Mining Engineering Induction: Mining Life Cycle and Professional Practice | Wed 17 Sept | 09:30-13:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Building: DM Seminar K |
| BEng Mining Engineering Q-DEES Research Talks | Wed 17 Sept | 13:00 – 14:00 | Exchange: Lecture Theatre |
| Environmental Maths Introduction Talk and Q&A | Wed 17 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | TBC |
| Students' Union Welcome Fayre | Wed 17 Sept | 11:00-15:00 | Penryn Campus |
| Geology and Mining Fieldwork | Thu 18 Sept | 09:00-17:00 | Meet at Campus Bus Stops (field work locally off-site via coach) |
| CSM 'Treasure Hunt' | Fri 19 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | Exchange: Green |
| BEng Mining Engineering Meet your Tutors | Fri 19 Sept | 11:00-12:00 | Exchange: Lecture Theatre |
| BEng Mining Engineering Welcome Lunch | Fri 19 Sept | 12:30-13:30 | REEF Building: REEF workshop |
*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).