Welcome Week Schedule
Your Chemistry Welcome Week
We've designed a welcome week to prepare you for the start of your studies with us. All sessions are essential and you're expected to attend these. Don't worry about missing out; we'll automatically include them in your welcome timetable. See session details below. We can't wait to meet you!
Welcome to Chemistry at Warwick
Monday 29 September
10am - 11am
OC0.03
Join us as we warmly welcome you to Year 1 at Warwick! You'll get to meet key colleagues and hear from your Senior Tutor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Student Engagement and Experience Coordinator. This informative session will not only introduce you to key figures in your academic journey but also provide valuable insights into what lies ahead and what awaits you in your course. There will be friendly faces to help you with any questions you might have. Don't forget to collect your welcome pack on your way in!
We are Chemistry Social
Monday 29 September
11am - 1pm
Chancellors Suite (Rootes Building)
After your welcome talk, come and join us for your introductory social where you'll get to meet everyone else on your course. You'll have the opportunity to meet your course mates in a more informal setting, plus there will be a host of colleagues on hand who are available to chat about the support they provide. ChemSoc and Black STEM Soc will also be in attendance, so it'll be the perfect opportunity to meet with them.
Year 1 and your options
Tuesday 30 September
11am - 12pm
OC0.03
Join us to learn about the module options available to you in your first year. This session will cover chemistry options as well as some external options that may be of interest. You will also hear from Siobhan Qadir, the Senior Careers Consultant for Chemistry, who will speak about the support available to you throughout your time at Warwick. Your attendance is essential to ensure you are prepared for the start of your course.
Team Building
This is a great opportunity for you to get to know your fellow students and staff, and to learn about problem-solving in teams, one of the transferable skills you will use as part of your course. The event will be held on the Westwood Campus, and some of these activities will take place outside so please dress accordingly.
These are identical sessions. Please select 1 of the 4 sessions below in your welcome timetable.
Wednesday 1 October
Thursday 2 October
10am - 12.30pm
WA0.24, Avon Building (Westwood campus)
1.30pm - 4pm
WA0.24, Avon Building (Westwood campus)
10am - 12.30pm
WA0.24, Avon Building (Westwood campus)
1.30pm - 4pm
WA0.24, Avon Building (Westwood campus)
Fun Friday: Taster Sessions
Join us on Friday 3 October, for an exciting showcase of our vibrant Chemistry community! The Student Experience Team will be presenting a variety of engaging activities, offering a sneak peek into our weekly We are Chemistry events than run throughout term. Come along, participate in any session that sparks your interest, and get a taste of what awaits you. This is also the perfect chance to ask questions and seek clarifications - from 1pm-2pm, we'll be joined by Lucy Johnson and Jo Russell, who can help with timetable or module questions.
All are welcome! Find us in the Chemistry Common Room, Chem360 (B2.01), located on the Science Concourse. Booking not required. See you there!
Watercolours
10am - 12pm
Join us for a relaxing watercolour session! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, we provide all the materials you need for a fun, creative experience. It’s the perfect chance to explore a new hobby, make new friends, and enjoy some peaceful downtime. All skill levels are welcome!
Pizza & Questions
12pm - 2pm
Do you have a question? Maybe you're unsure of something, arrived late or have missed one of the sessions earlier in the week. Pop along to the B2.01 Common Room for a chat. We're here to help and guide you. Or just call in for company or to meet people. Pizza available!
Board Games
2pm - 4pm
As welcome week comes to an end, we'll be offering a social board game session. The perfect opportunity to wind down, have fun and reflect on the week! You can meet course mates and bring flat mates too!
Meet ChemSoc
ChemSoc are planning some great welcome activities to help you settle in. Please consider coming along and joining in!
ChemSoc at the Societies Fair
Thursday 2 October
10am-5.15pm
Sports & Wellness Hub
The societies fair is a vibrant occasion that will give you the opportunity to explore and join various clubs and organisations on campus. It offers a diverse range of activities and interests, and gives you the opportunity to make friends. Sign up to ChemSoc here!
Chem Netball Taster
Thursday 2 October
1pm - 2pm
Sports Hub court 1
A relaxed, friendly netball game between Chemistry students to see if you’d like to join our society league teams!
Chem Football Taster
Thursday 2 October
3pm - 4pm
Sports Hub pitch 5
A relaxed, friendly football game between Chemistry students to see if you’d like to join one of our society league teams!
Sports Day (with BioSoc and PhysSoc)
Sunday 5 October
12pm - 4pm
Oculus Field
A fun sports day between Chem, Bio and PhysSoc with classic sports day games and prizes to be won! This will be a great opportunity to meet freshers in other science subjects!
Meet Black STEM Soc
Black STEM Soc are also planning some great welcome activities to help you settle in. Please consider coming along and joining in!
Meet the Exec
Tuesday 30 September
2.30pm - 4.00pm
This is an exciting opportunity to meet the Black STEM Soc Executive Team! Enjoy this casual meeting while networking, learning about upcoming events, and discovering potential involvement opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to make new friends and gain insight into all things Black STEM Soc!
Black STEM Soc at the Societies Fair
Thursday 2 October
10am-5.15pm
Sports & Wellness Hub
The societies fair is a vibrant occasion that will give you the opportunity to explore and join various clubs and organisations on campus. It offers a diverse range of activities and interests, and gives you the opportunity to make friends. Sign up to Black STEM Soc here!
Black STEM Mixer
Saturday 4 October
4pm - 6pm
OC1.01
This session will be a great opportunity to mix with Black students from science courses across the university!