SLS Welcome Week Timetable
The table below lists all Welcome Week events organised directly by the School of Life Sciences.
Search for other events and personalise your Welcome Week timetable at welcomeweek.warwick.ac.uk.
You can view a personalised timetable of tutorials and lab classes. You can view your timetable in your Tabula profile. When you are enrolled and logged into the Warwick intranet you can find more information about your timetable. Please note that the timetable may not be populated until the first week of October as the last sessions on the timetable are finalised.
Information about lectures will be sent to you via Moodle and this will be explained in your welcome talks.
| WELCOME WEEK
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Monday 28 September 2026 |
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| 09:30-10:30 |
Breakfast for Life Sciences Year 1 Students (Group A) Join us for a free breakfast! (Our Student Ambassadors will meet you in the Piazza (Central Campus) at 9.10am and walk up the hill with you). |
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| Welcome to the School of Life Sciences (UG) (Group B) Hear from the Undergraduate Programmes Director (UPD) Ian Edwards, followed by an introduction to our Student Experience from the Director of Student Experience, Samantha Wilson-Thain. (Our Student Ambassadors will meet you in the Piazza (Central Campus) at 9.10am and walk up the hill with you). |
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| 10:30-11:30 |
Welcome to the School of Life Sciences (UG) (Group A) Hear from the Undergraduate Programmes Director (UPD) Ian Edwards, followed by an introduction to our Student Experience from the Director of Student Experience, Samantha Wilson-Thain. |
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| Breakfast for Life Sciences Year 1 Students (Group B) Join us for a free breakfast after the Welcome Talk! |
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| 14:00-16:00 | BioBonds Join the famous BioSoc on main campus for this ice breaker session - Get to know other students interested in LifeSciences. |
Ramphal |
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Tuesday 29 September 2026 |
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| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Introduction to the Neuroscience Degree Join your Course Director, Professor Bruno Frenguelli, to find out what Neuroscience research can involve and what the degree will prepare you for. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about your course. |
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| Introduction to the Biological Sciences Degree Join your Course Director, Dr Freya Harrison, to find out what a Biological Sciences research can involve and what the degree will prepare you for. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about your course. |
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| Introduction to the Biochemistry Degree Join your Course Director, Dr Katrine Wallis, to find out what Biochemistry research can involve and what the degree will prepare you for. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about your course. |
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| Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences Degree Join your Course Director to find out what Biomedical Science research can involve and what the degree will prepare you for. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about your course. |
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| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Course Social – Neuroscience Come and connect with other students studying Neuroscience. This is an informal opportunity to meet your cohort and discuss the week ahead. Light refreshments will be provided |
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Course Social - Biological Sciences Come and connect with other students studying Biological Sciences. This is an informal opportunity to meet your cohort and discuss the week ahead. Light refreshments will be provided |
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| Course Social – Biochemistry Come and connect with other students studying Biochemistry. This is an informal opportunity to meet your cohort and discuss the week ahead. Light refreshments will be provided |
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| Course Social - Biomedical Sciences Come and connect with other students studying Biomedical Science. This is an informal opportunity to meet your cohort and discuss the week ahead. Light refreshments will be provided |
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| 15:00 | BioSoc Arts and Crafts Join BioSoc on main campus for this relaxed arts and craft session |
Ramphal |
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Wednesday 30 September 2026 |
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| 9:30 - 11:30 | BioSoc Campus Tour & Murder Mystery with Tutor Group (Group A) Join BioSoc and your tutor group for a fun and welcoming exploration of Gibbet Hill Campus. Discover key facilities, meet staff and fellow Life Sciences students, and pick up insider tips along the way. This relaxed tour combo is a great way to get familiar with your surroundings, build connections, and start your year with confidence. |
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| Working in Multicultural Teams (Group B)
Intercultural Awareness is a key skill to develop for your time at Warwick and beyond. Hear about the opportunities and challenges that come with working in intercultural teams. This is a great session for those who will be working in class groups, research labs and placement teams. |
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| 12:00 - 13:30 |
School of Life Sciences Lunch For New Students (Group A & B) Get to know other Year 1 Life Sciences students with an informal opportunity to meet over a free packed lunch. Staff from the School of Life Sciences will be around if you have questions. See you in the IBRB foyer. |
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| 20:00 |
BioSoc Stargazing with AstroSoc Meet BioSoc at the Piazza for this chilled, evening event |
Piazza |
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Thursday 1st October 2026 |
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| 09:30 - 11:30 | Working in Multicultural Teams (Group A) Intercultural Awareness is a key skill to develop for your time at Warwick and beyond. Hear about the opportunities and challenges that come with working in intercultural teams. This is a great session for those who will be working in class groups, research labs and placement teams. |
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| BioSoc Campus Tour & Murder Mystery with Tutor Group (Groups B) Join BioSoc and your tutor group for a fun and welcoming exploration of Gibbet Hill Campus. Discover key facilities, meet staff and fellow Life Sciences students, and pick up insider tips along the way. This relaxed tour and scavenger hunt combo is a great way to get familiar with your surroundings, build connections, and start your year with confidence. |
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| 10:00 - 14:00 | Meet, Make & Connect: Crafts with SLS Student Groups Drop in anytime between 10:00 and 14:00, for a relaxed session with Life Sciences student groups including Student Networks, BioSoc, and SSLC (course reps). Get creative with some crafts and chat with student reps. |
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| 12:00 – 14:00 |
Educational Support Service Drop-in Have an unanswered question about your course, module registration or anything related to your academic studies? Drop by and speak to one of our ESS team, Directors of Study, Student Experience and Academic Support. |
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| Friday 2nd October 2026 |
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| 13:00 | BioSoc Welfare Picnic Join BioSoc for a welcome picnic on main campus (food provided). |
Oculus Field |
| WEEK 1 |
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Monday 5th October 2026 |
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| 10:00-11:00 | Tutorials It's time for your very first group tutorial, with your personal tutor. You'll find their name and tutorial location in Tabula. |
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| 11:00-12:00 | Week 1 - Welcome Talk We hope you enjoyed Welcome Week. This week's talk helps to get you settled in for the start of teaching. |
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| 12:15-13:00 | Module Fair Explore the optional modules available to Year 1 students in these lightning presentations. |
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| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch Get to know other Year 1 Life Sciences students with an informal opportunity to meet over a free packed lunch. Staff from the School of Life Sciences will be around if you have questions. See you in the IBRB foyer. |
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