Tue 26 Sep 2023

09:00-11:00

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(Faculty of Arts Building, Ground Gloor)

Breakfast included, starting from 8:30!

Welcome to Philosophy

Welcome to the Department of Philosophy! In this event, you will see key people in the department who will be on hand to help you settle in to the Department and your course. Students from the Department will tell you more about your Philosophy Society. We will briefly outline essential information for getting started (e.g. important University systems and how to choose your optional modules).

Tue 26 Sep 2023

Every 15 mins

from 14:00 - 16:00

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(Social Sciences Building, Second Floor, Department of Philosophy)

Philosophy Campus Tours

Drop in for an optional campus tour led by a current Philosophy student.

Get to know your way around a university campus, get to know other people on your course, and get some tips and advice for studying Philosophy from a current Philosophy student. 

Wed 27 Sep 2023

14:00

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 Welcome to Philosophy (for History and Philosophy and GSD and Philosophy students)
Information session for students who are studying Philosophy as part of their degree, but for whom Philosophy is not their home department. We will introduce you to key contacts in the Philosophy Department as well as provide information about optional modules that are available in your first year. Information session for students who are studying Philosophy as part of their degree, but for whom Philosophy is not their home department.

Thu 28 Sep 2023

14:00-16:00

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Philosophy Balloon Debate

Staff in the Department of Philosophy have a deep passion for their subject. Watch as experts in the history of philosophy debate who was the greatest philosopher. Vote for your favourite and ask your questions. This is a great way to get to know the lively philosophical community in the Department of Philosophy!

Current students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) who are returning for their next year of study are also welcome to attend this event. To ensure that we estimate the number of attendees correctly, we kindly request that returning students complete our expression of interest form. Link opens in a new windowNew students are not required to complete this form.