Arrivals Weekend is from Friday 18 September to Sunday 20 September 2026.
Welcome Week runs from Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September 2026.
Find out where to go
Look at our campus map to get directions to your sessions.
University Life
You must attend a University Life session taking place over arrivals weekend. Find your University Life time slot. It’s important that you attend this.
Your timetable
Monday 21 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.15pm | 2.05pm | Chancellor's Building 1.10 | Welcome to the Department |
| 2.15pm | 3.05pm | Chancellor's Building 1.12 | Introduction to the degree programme - Biochemistry students |
| 2.15pm | 3.05pm | Chancellors Building 1.10 | Introduction to the degree programme - Biomedical students |
| 2.15pm | 3.05pm | 4 East 3.10 | Introduction to the degree programme - Biology students |
| 3.15pm | 4.05pm | Chancellor's Building 1.10 | Course Information with Director of Studies and Placement Tutor |
Tuesday 22 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | 4 South 1.15 | Distribution of Lab Coats and safety specs (Surnames A-L only) |
| 11.15am | 12.05pm | 4 South 1.15 | Distribution of Lab Coats and safety specs (Surnames M-Z only) |
| 1.15pm | 3.05pm | Chancellors' Building 5.13 | Digital Skills Session - Biomedical Students (Group 1) |
Wednesday 23 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Get to know your Peer Mentor - Biology Students |
| 11.15am | 12.05pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Get to know your Peer Mentor - Biochemistry Students |
| 12.15pm | 1.05pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Get to know your Peer Mentor - Biomedical Students |
| 2.00pm | 3:00pm | Founders' Hall | The SU Sports Day: Use this free time to meet the sports clubs and teams and find out how to join. This is an optional activity. |
| 3.30pm | 4.00pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Department of Life Sciences societies and networks fair - Biology and Biochemistry students |
| 4.00pm | 4.30pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Department of Life Sciences societies and networks fair - Biomedical Sciences students |
Thursday 24 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.15am | 11.05am | Chancellors' Building 4.17 | Digital Skills Session - Biochemistry Students |
| 12.00pm | 1.00pm | The Parade | The SU Groups Fair: Use this free time to meet over 100 Student Groups including societies, volunteering, media, and diversity and support groups. This is an optional activity. |
| 2.15pm | 3.05pm | Chancellors' Building 1.11 | Course Information |
| 4.15pm | 6.05pm | Chancellors' Building 4.17 | Digital Skills Session - Biology Students |
| 4.15pm | 6.05pm | Chancellors' Building 5.13 | Digital Skills Session - Biomedical Students (Group 2) |
Friday 25 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05pm | 4 South 1.23 | Lab Safety - Biochemistry Students |
| 11.15am | 12.05pm | 4 South 1.23 | Lab Safety - Biology Students |
| 12.15pm | 1.05pm | 4 South 1.23 | Lab Safety - Biomedical Students |
| 1.15pm | 2.05pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Meet your Academic Advisor - Biochemistry Students |
| 2.15pm | 3.05pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Meet your Academic Advisor - Biology Students |
| 3.15pm | 4.05pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Meet your Academic Advisor - Biomedical Students |
| 10.00pm | 4.00pm | Founders Hall | The SU Freshers Fair: The one with all the freebies! Use your free time before or after the departmental events to explore what's on offer at The SU, the University, locally in Bath as well as connect with national brands. This is an optional activity. |
Please check this page regularly as sometimes we need to change the times and locations of Welcome events. During Welcome, we would recommend you check your timetable at the start of each day.
Occasionally, there may be a scheduling clash between your departmental activities and The SU events during Freshers' Week. However, many SU events are repeated or run over several days, giving you the flexibility to attend at a different time.
Freshers' Week
The Students' Union also runs optional Freshers' Week activities you might be interested in.
Help with technology
If you have any problems with IT hardware and software, contact our IT helpdesk. You can also purchase equipment from them.