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.
Philosophy Welcome Week Schedule
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Mon 23 Sep 2024 10:00-12:00 Lecture Theatre 4 Link opens in a new window (Chemistry, 1st 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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Tue 24 Sep 2024 09:00 - 11:00 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 25 Sep 2024 10:00-14:00 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 10:00 and 14:00 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. |
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Wed 25 Sep 2024 14:00-15:00 Lecture Theatre 5 Link opens in a new window (Chemistry, 2nd floor) |
Welcome to Philosophy (for History and Philosophy and GSD and Philosophy students) |
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Thu 26 Sep 2024 10:00 start OC0.02Link opens in a new window (The Oculus, ground floor) |
Philosophy Treasure 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 OC0.02 in The Oculus at 10:00 to meet your team and start your Philosophy Treasure Hunt. |
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Thu 26 Sep 2024 14:00-16:00 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 windowNew students are not required to complete this form. |
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Week 1 |
Lectures start! |
Dr. Lorenzo Serini
Director of Student Experience and Progression (Philosophy)
