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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | 3 West North 3.7 | Welcome to the University and Natural Sciences |
| 2.15pm | 4.05pm | 3 West North 3.7 | Meet the Nat Sci squad! |
| 5:15pm | 6:15pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Nat Sci Society event - with pizza! |
Tuesday 22 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 12.05pm | 10 West 2.47 | Introduction to the Natural Sciences Programme - information about tutoring, timetables, key skills and an introduction to the library with Director of Studies Years 1 & 2 and Karina Bradshaw, Librarian |
| 1.15pm | 2.05pm | 4 South 1.15 | Lab Coat collection for students studying Biology and Biochemistry modules |
| 2.15pm | 3.00pm | 6 West 1.1 | Unit choices information session with Director of Studies Years 1 & 2 |
| 3.15pm | 4.05pm | Science Marquee behind 8 West | Natural Science Fair |
Wednesday 23 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.30am | 12.30pm | 3 South Foyer, 8 West 3.19, or Online | Drop in session: please come along if you need to talk about timetable clashes, ‘My Timetable’, unit changes, or any other academic issues |
| 12.30pm | 1.30pm | 4 South 1.23 | Lab Safety Induction for All Natural Sciences Students |
| 2.00pm | 4.00pm | 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. |
Thursday 24 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | 11.05am | 3 South Physical Lab | Lab Coat collection for students studying Chemistry and Pharmacology modules |
| 11.15am | 12.15pm | 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. |
| 1.15pm | 2.05pm | TBC | Lab Induction session only for Natural Sciences students studying Physics |
| 1.15pm | TBC | TBC | Digital Skills Session |
Friday 25 September
| Start | Finish | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00am | 11:15am | 3 South Foyer | Meet your Academic Advisor |
| 11.15am | 12.15pm | Founders' Hall | The SU Freshers Fair: The one with all the freebies! Use this free time 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. |
| 12.15pm | 2:05pm | Chancellors' Building 5.13 | Digital Skills session |
| 3.00pm | 5.05pm | 3 West North 3.7 | Group challenge activity with peer mentors |
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.