Postgraduate Gender, Sexuality & Culture Welcome Week Timetable September 2025
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Welcome Week Information
This timetable uses a colour key to highlight departmental events: mandatory sessions are indicated by a light blue background, and recommended (optional) events by a light green background. This key code can be found in the right-hand corner of each timetable page.
Please note: This is a live document and may be subject to change.
Important Extras
The School Information Fair will run from 10am-4pm on Monday 22nd September and Friday 26th September. It is located in the north and south foyers of the Samuel Alexander Building.
Staff from various teams will be available to provide information on areas including Student Support & Wellbeing, Careers, Placements, Residence Abroad, IT Services, and UCAE.
SALC Essentials
SALC Essentials are online courses covering Health & Safety and Academic Malpractice. These mandatory courses are part of your induction and must be completed before Friday 31st October. You can find these courses in Canvas. Access requires activation of your IT account and completed registration.
✔️ Health & Safety
✔️ Academic Malpractice
Course Unit Selection | Drop-in Sessions
? Course Unit Selection 'Drop-ins' will be held Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, from 22 September to 10 October at the Student Hub (next to the Lime Café on the lower ground floor of the Samuel Alexander Building). If you have any questions, please talk to the team.
For more information on course unit selection, please visit:
Welcome Week Timetable: 22-26 September
Please note: This is a live document and may be subject to change.
| Time | Monday 22 September | Tuesday 23 September | Wednesday 24 September | Thursday 25 September | Friday 26 September |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | |||||
| 10:00 | |||||
| 11:00 | MA Gender Sexuality & Culture (GSC) Welcome Meeting3.5 hours - ends at 2:30pm Location: University Place, 2.219 This induction session is for new students to meet peers and teachers on the MA programme in Gender, Sexuality and Culture. It will cover programme expectations and include insights from former students. Attendance is vital. Light refreshments on arrival and a light lunch provided at 1pm. | ||||
| 12:00 | |||||
| 13:00 | Meet the SALC Graduates1 hour Hear from SALC graduates about their Welcome Week experiences and how university helped them prepare for their careers. Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 981 6011 7153 | ||||
| 14:00 | PGT International Welcome Event2 hours For international students only. Learn about key services and meet other international students over afternoon tea. Location: Christies Bistro | ||||
| 14:30 | |||||
| 15:00 | |||||
| 16:00 | |||||
| 17:00 | EAC MA Students Social Event2 hours Location: Graduate School Atrium - Ellen Wilkinson Building | PGT Welcome Reception5:30pm-7:00pm (1.5 hours) Location: Whitworth Hall Join for a wine reception and nibbles (soft drinks also available). | |||
| 18:00 |
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