Philosophy Welcome Week
Welcome to your Welcome Week!
How to join in:
If you are a new Philosophy student, you will find that the events below have been automatically added to your personalised Welcome Week timetableLink opens in a new window.
Events for all philosophy students
Find your course-specific induction session (including for Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development and History and Philosophy courses) at the bottom of the page.
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Mon 29 Sep 2025 09:00-11:00 OC0.02Link opens in a new window (Oculus Building, ground floor) |
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). |
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Mon 29 Sep 2025 12:00-13:30 OC1.04Link opens in a new window (Oculus Building, first floor) |
International Student Welcome Settling into a new country is exciting, but also comes with plenty of new experiences to navigate. Join the Philosophy department and the Wellbeing team for a short, informative session focused on adapting to life in the UK. This will be followed by refreshments and a chance to meet and connect with your fellow international students within the Philosophy department. |
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Tue 30 Sep 2025 10:00 - 12:00 Panorama 1Link opens in a new window (Rootes Building, 2nd floor) |
Getting Started Doing Philosophy Please note this session is compulsory for all students on Philosophy (Single Honours), Philosophy with Psychology, Maths and Philosophy, Philosophy and Literature, Philosophy Literature and Classics courses. Students on History and Philosophy or Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development (GSD) courses are welcome to attend if you are free, but any sessions put on by your home Department should take priority. |
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Wed 1 Oct 2025 11:00 start S0.21Link opens in a new window (Social Sciences, ground floor) |
Philosophy Scavenger Hunt Get ready to embark on an exciting philosophically-themed adventure across our beautiful campus. In teams, you’ll solve clues, complete challenges, and explore key locations, all while making new friends and getting to know your way around. You'll also have the chance to win some small prizes! Come to S0.21 in Social Sciences at 11:00 to meet your team and start your Philosophy Scavenger Hunt. |
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Wed 1 Oct 2025 15:00-17:00 FAB0.03Link opens in a new window (Faculty of Arts Building, ground floor) |
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 window New students are not required to complete this form. |
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Thu 2 Oct 2025 11:00-15:00 S2.73 - Philosophy Common RoomLink opens in a new window (Social Sciences, 2nd floor, the Department of Philosophy) |
Philosophy Drop-In Session The aim of this drop-in session is to help you orient during your first week at Warwick. You can drop in to the Philosophy Common Room any time between 11:00 and 15:00 to individually meet staff in the Department and ask any questions you may have. Everyone is welcome to drop in! This session is particularly recommended for: Students who missed the Welcome to Philosophy induction on Monday; This session is also an opportunity to meet key people in the Philosophy Department who are likely to accompany you during your journey at Warwick. |
Course-specific inductions
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Tue 30 Sep 2025 09:00-10:00 (Oculus Building, 1st floor) |
Philosophy (Single Honours) This session is designed to welcome students embarking on the single-honours Philosophy programme. You'll have the opportunity to meet your course convenor and connect with fellow students on the same path. The session will also provide an overview of the course structure and offer guidance on how to successfully navigate life as a student. |
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Tue 30 Sep 2025 09:00-10:00 FAB1.15Link opens in a new window (Faculty of Arts Building, 1st floor) |
Philosophy and Literature (including Classics) This session is designed to welcome students embarking on the Philosophy and Literature and Philosophy, Literature and Classics joint honours programmes. You'll have the opportunity to meet your course convenor and connect with fellow students on the same pathways. The session will also provide an overview of the course structure and offer guidance on how to successfully navigate life as a joint-honours student. |
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Tue 30 Sep 2025 09:00-10:00 FAB1.14Link opens in a new window (Faculty of Arts Building, 1st floor) |
Philosophy and Politics This session is designed to welcome students embarking on the Philosophy & Politics joint honours programme. You'll have the opportunity to meet your course convenor and connect with fellow students on the same path. The session will also provide an overview of the course structure and offer guidance on how to successfully navigate life as a joint-honours student. |
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Tue 30 Sep 2025 14:00-15:00 FAB5.03Link opens in a new window (Faculty of Arts Building, 5th floor) |
Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development This is an induction 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. |
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Tue 30 Sep 2025 14:00-15:00 FAB5.03Link opens in a new window (Faculty of Arts Building, 5th floor) |
History and Philosophy This is an induction 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. |
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Tue 30 Sep 2025 15:00-16:00 FAB5.01Link opens in a new window (Faculty of Arts Building, 5th floor) |
Philosophy with Psychology This session is designed to welcome students embarking on the Philosophy & Psychology joint honours programme. You'll have the opportunity to meet your course convenor and connect with fellow students on the same path. The session will also provide an overview of the course structure and offer guidance on how to successfully navigate life as a joint-honours student. |
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Fri 3 Oct 2025 15:00-16:00 S0.28Link opens in a new window (Social Sciences, ground floor) |
Maths and Philosophy This session is designed to welcome students embarking on the Maths & Philosophy joint honours programmes. You'll have the opportunity to meet your course convenor and connect with fellow students on the same pathways. The session will also provide an overview of the course structure and offer guidance on how to successfully navigate life as a joint-honours student. |
Dr. Lorenzo Serini
Director of Student Experience and Progression (Philosophy)
