L100 Welcome Week timetable

10:00-11:30-Transitioning to University: Room OC1.05 (Oculus)

This highly informative session will provide valuable tips to help you transition successfully into university life. You will also receive detailed information on our Maths Refresher and Transitioning to Economics resources, and other helpful tools to ease your transition and to help you thrive at University.

12:30-13:30 Campus Orientation Game: Room Butterworth Hall (Warwick Arts Centre)

The objective of this game is for you to meet other students on your course and familiarise yourself with the campus. You will be given a list of places on campus to find and an object or activity to do. Once there, your group should take a photo at the location with the requested item or of yourselves doing the activity and upload this to MS Teams. The first team to upload all their photos will win a prize! It’s a great way to break the ice, explore your surroundings, and start building connections from day one.

17:00-18:30-Welcome Reception: Room Panorama (Rootes Building)

We’re delighted to welcome you to our Economics student community and invite you to attend our Head of Department Welcome Session. This event is a great opportunity to:

• Meet the Head of Department and other key academic and support staff in an informal setting
• Connect with your fellow students in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere
• Enjoy some delicious nibbles and drinks

Whether you're looking to make new friends or meet our friendly staff, we encourage you come along and join us. We look forward to seeing you there!

11:30-13:00 L100 Welcome Session: Room OC1.05 (Oculus)

Our Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Elizabeth Jones, will welcome you to the Department in this introductory session. This informative lecture will provide you with important information about your degree course and answer many of your questions, including:

• Degree Course regulations
• Accessing resources
• Introduction to key staff members
• Support and wellbeing
• Next Steps

This session is designed to ensure you have all the essential information to start your academic journey with confidence.

14:00-15:00 L100 Module Registration Lecture: Room OC1.05 (Oculus)

This information session provides essential advice and guidance on your course regulations and the module registration process. You can also learn more about the optional modules available. This will help you to understand the module requirements and prerequisites, and make informed decisions about your module choices. This session is designed to ensure you have all the necessary information to successfully plan your academic path.

15:00-16:00 Academic support drop-in session: Room OC0.01 (Oculus)

Optional - only attend if you have a query

Starting university can be exciting but also full of questions! If you need any guidance during your first week—whether about your degree regulations, module choices, seminars, or anything else—our academic and administrative team is here to help.
This session is entirely optional, so there's no obligation to attend. Feel free to pop in if you have any questions!

09:00-12:30 The Economics Trading Game: Room Panorama (Rootes Building)

This interactive game is designed to help you connect with your classmates while seeing key economic principles in action. It’s a fun and informal way to get a taste of how economics works in real life — all while meeting new people and making friends along the way! Whether you're new to economics or already familiar with the subject, this activity is a great introduction to core concepts in a relaxed, social setting.
You will be split into two groups for the Economics Trading Game:

• Group A: 09:00 – 10:30
• Group B: 11:00 – 12:30

You will receive an email (sent to your Warwick University email address) confirming which group you’ve been assigned to. Please make sure to check your inbox in advance and attend the session allocated to you.

14:30-16:00 Student Experience and PDM Lecture: Room OC1.05 (Oculus)

In this session, you'll be introduced to the Personal Development Module (PDM), a core part of your first year of study. This module is designed to improve your employability skills and support your academic and personal growth. You'll also discover more about the exciting opportunities for student engagement in the Department including:

• Social activities and events
• Our supportive mentoring scheme
• Our Warwick Economics Lectures and EconBites sessions
• The Student-Staff Liaison Committee, where your voice can help shape your course
• Hear from our brilliant student Societies

This is your chance to explore, connect, and make the most of everything the Department has to offer!

11:00-12:00 Optional Academic Support Drop-in Session: Room OC0.01 (Oculus)

(Attendance is optional- you only need to join if you have a query)
Starting university can be exciting but also full of questions! If you need any guidance during your first week—whether about your degree regulations, module choices, seminars, or anything else—our academic and administrative team is here to help.
This session is entirely optional, so there's no obligation to attend. Feel free to pop in if you have any questions!

10:30-12:00 Speed Friendships: Room Chancellors (Rootes Building)

Optional Event

Are you looking to connect with classmates and form new friendships on your course. Join us at our fast-paced Speed Friendship event for fun, laughter and real connections. We are running two sessions from 10:30-11:15 or 11:15-12:00. If you would like to attend this optional event, please pre-register for a time slot under the events tab on tabula. We hope to see you there.

12:00-13:00 Optional Academic Support Drop-in Session: Room OC0.02 (Oculus)

(Attendance is optional- you only need to join if you have a query)
Starting university can be exciting but also full of questions! If you need any guidance during your first week—whether about your degree regulations, module choices, seminars, or anything else—our academic and administrative team is here to help.
This session is entirely optional, so there's no obligation to attend. Feel free to pop in if you have any questions!

15:00-16:00 Introduction to Careers and The Library- OC1.05 (Oculus)

Meet our brilliant Careers and Library team and learn more about the available resources and how we can support you!