Information for New Postgraduates 2012/13

Please turn on JavaScript.
Media requires JavaScript to play.

Congratulations on gaining a place at Aberystwyth University, we are looking forward to welcoming you for the new academic year. The following pages have been put together to help you settle in and make the most of your experience as a postgraduate at Aberystwyth. 

We have put all the information you need into a handy booklet, which you should receive in the post before you arrive. This is also availabe online here: Welcome Week book for pg 2012

For added information, just click each of the links and the information will appear for you to view it. Click the link again to hide the content. 

• Induction

  When you were an undergraduate you may have known this as Fresher’s Week or Orientation. Postgraduates also have a week at the beginning of the Semester dedicated to Registration and activities designed to introduce you to the University, your Department and the town of Aberystwyth. The schedule of activities that commence on Monday, 24th September 2012 and can be found at the Postgraduate Induction Programmes page.
  

  Monday 24th September 14:00-17:00	Compulsory Induction for Research Postgraduates	Physics Main Lecture Theatre, Penglais Campus
  Tuesday 25th September 9.30	Compulsory Induction for Taught Postgraduates (Arts and Social Sciences Students)	A12 Hugh Owen Building, Penglais Campus
  Tuesday 25th September 10:00	Compulsory Induction for Taught Postgraduates (Science Students)	Physics Main Lecture Theatre, Penglais Campus
  Thursday 27th September and Friday 28th September 9:00 - 17:00	Graduate workshops: Compulsory two-day workshop for 1st year Research students	To be confirmed

   

• Welcome Week for Postgraduates

  For those of you who are new to Aberystwyth, each year at the start of term we hold a Welcome Week for new students. In addition to completing Registration and Induction, Welcome week is an opportunity make new friends, meet new colleagues and to find out what social, sporting and academic support is available to you. We look forward to welcoming you to Aberystwyth University and hope you enjoy your time with us. Please download the Welcome Week book for pg 2012

• Registration

  Before you can be known as a full-time or part-time student of the University you need to complete registration at the start of the academic session.  This can only be done in Aberystwyth and should be completed during Welcome Week. You will be required to meet with staff in your own academic department and with staff in any department responsible for modules on which you wish to register.  For research students, this means you must also meet with staff in the Graduate School if you are required to, or choose to, take research training modules.

  Staff in your academic department(s) will help you choose your modules.  Once you have all modules and departmental approvals required, you will be asked to complete registration online.  In order to register, you must have completed the admissions process and activated your Aberystwyth University email account.

  Registration is accessed via the ‘Student Record’ under ‘Your Sites’ on the web atwww.aber.ac.uk/en/student.  You can register from any University Computer Room or use your own computer connected to the University network.  When you sign on to your record you should click on the ‘Registration’ button under ‘Tasks’.  You will then be guided through the process which will ask you to confirm your Personal Details, Addresses, Study Scheme and Modules.  After you have completed registration you will receive a confirmation email. 

  Further information regarding meeting with your academic department will be sent to you and more details will soon be available on the Academic Office website http://www.aber.ac.uk/academicoffice/postgraduate/index.shtml

   If you have any questions concerning Postgraduate Registration, please contact the Academic Office by email pgsstaff@aber.ac.uk.  It is important to inform your academic department and the Academic Office if you are unable to register during Welcome Week.  Please note that if you do not complete registration your access to University facilities will be suspended.

  Your postgraduate study at Aberystwyth begins with Registration and all new full time students are required to attend. The Academic Office oversees Registration and has scheduled dates and times for each Department. Further details can be found on the Postgraduate Registration page. Please note that you must complete the admissions process prior to Registration, if you have not had confirmation that you are ready to register please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office.

• International Students

  The International Student Welcome for 2012 will take place on Sunday, September 23^rd at 11am, with presentations to commence at 11.30.  Lunch will be served following the presentations which should take no longer than an hour.

  Document check:

  Monday 24 September to Friday 28 September

  Please bring your documents to the Student Welcome Centre on Penglais campus during the first week of term. Our staff are here to assist you with any queries you may have. We operate a visa correction scheme and we provide continued support throughout the duration of your studies.

  According to Immigration Regulations, some international students are required to register with the local police station. We have arranged for the Police to be on campus to make this as convenient as possible. Further information will be given to you at the International Welcome Ceremony on Sunday.

  International Students Social Programme

  Bus trips, walking tours, self-guided events throughout the first week. From castles to steam railways, you’ll have the opportunity to get a taste of what Aberystwyth and Wales has to offer, whilst meeting other new students. Keep an eye on www.aberguild.co.uk for a full list of trips available during Welcome Week.

• Getting to Aberystwyth

  It is important that you check how to get to and from Aberystwyth, so that you can plan your journey. Click here for information on our maps and travel. 

• Accommodation

  If you have opted to live in a University maintained residence, here are the times and locations that you can collect your key.

  When to arrive?

  Most welcome and induction activities begin on Saturday 21^st September. For those who find it more convenient to travel on the Friday, some small scale welcome activities will also be available. This includes functions at the Students Union and in residences. See the website for more information.

  Key Collection: For students that have secured a place in University managed properties

  To collect your room key please go to the appropriate residence receptions listed below on the following dates and times:

  Friday 21 September from 10am – 6pm

  Seafront Residences: Pumlumon Reception

  Brynderw: Brynderw

  Alexandra Hall: Alexandra Hall

  Pantycelyn: Pantycelyn Reception

  Penbryn: Penbryn Reception

  Cwrt Mawr, Rosser & Trefloyne: Rosser Lounge

  Pentre Jane Morgan: Pentre Jane Morgan Amenity Block

  From 6pm Friday 21 September to 8am Saturday 22 September

  Seafront Residences, Brynderw, Alexandra Hall: Pumlumon Reception

  Pantycelyn: Pantycelyn Reception

  Penbryn: Penbryn Reception

  Cwrt Mawr, Rosser & Trefloyne: Rosser Lounge block D

  Pentre Jane Morgan: Pentre Jane Morgan Amenity Block

   

  From 9am-6pm Saturday 22 September

  Seafront Residences: Pumlumon Reception

  Brynderw: Brynderw

  Alexandra Hall: Alexandra Hall

  Pantycelyn: Pantycelyn Reception

  Penbryn: Penbryn Reception

  Cwrt Mawr, Rosser & Trefloyne: Rosser Lounge Block D

  Pentre Jane Morgan: Pentre Jane Morgan Amenity Block

  From 6pm Saturday 22 September onwards

  Seafront Residences: Pumlumon Reception

  Brynderw: Pumlumon Reception

  Alexandra Hall: Pumlumon Reception

  Pantycelyn: Residence Reception Cwrt Mawr Community block

  Penbryn: Residence Reception Cwrt Mawr Community block

  Cwrt Mawr,Rosser &Trefloyne: Residence Reception Cwrt Mawr Community block

  Pentre Jane Morgan: Residence Reception Cwrt Mawr Community block

  Staff will be available to provide advice and guidance at residences. Special welcome events to the residences will also be organised.

  Accommodation Office

  Over the Welcome Weekend the Accommodation Office will be open from 10am until 10pm on Friday 21 September and Saturday 22 September and 10am – 6pm on Sunday 23 September.

  After 8am Monday 24 September, all residence keys must be collected from, and returned to, the Accommodation Office during normal office hours (9am to 5.30pm).

  During term time the Accommodation Office is open during office hours and located at Penbryn Reception. The Office provides help and guidance on all matters relating to student accommodation. If you have not already applied for or arranged your accommodation, you should do so as soon as possible by contacting the Accommodation Office. For more detailed information on our services please access www.aber.ac.uk/residential/en/accommodation (see the List of Contacts).

  Park and unload

  During Move In weekend you will be able to park on campus, without a Permit, for the purposes of unloading.  If you are travelling to Penglais Campus, members of staff will be on site to help you park.  Look out for the detailed instructions that will be sent to you from the Accommodation Office at the beginning of September to ensure your journey to us is as smooth as possible

   

• Aber Card and Email

  To make use of the library, computing and media services for Aberystwyth University you need an email account and an Aber Card. You will be able to activate your email and apply for your card prior to arriving at the University. If you have completed the application process you will be emailed instructions on how to do so by Information Services. For more information visit the Aber Card and Email page.

• Students’ Union

  Events are also run by the Students’ Union and we will have comprehensive information about these in due course.

• Activities by Department

  Department	Date	Location	Time	Activity
  Art	26th September 2012	Room 206, School of Art	2pm	Welcome Lunch for Postgraduates
  	26th September 2012	Room 206, School of Art	3:15pm	Introduction to the course structure and distribution of induction materials.
  Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences	Details to be confirmed
  Computer Science	24th September 2012	Foyer, Department of Computer Sceince	9:30am	Welcome, Registration and Induction for MSc students Only.
  	5th October 2012	Department of Computer Sceince	4pm	Informal Welcome for Research students
  	To be confirmed	To be confirmed	TBC	Informal Welcome event for Postgraduates
  Cymraeg/Welsh	27th September 2012	To be confirmed	7pm	Welcome Evening
  Education and Lifelong Learning	Details to be confirmed
  English and Creative Writing	27th September 2012	D59, Hugh Owen Building	3pm	MA Induction Session
  	27th September 2012	D59, Hugh Owen Building	4pm	PhD and MPhil Induction Session
  	27th September 2012	Departmental Concourse	5pm	Welcome event for new Postgraduates
  European Languages	Details to be confirmed
  Geography and Earth Sciences	25th September 2012	C4, Llandinam Building	2pm	Welcome and introduction to course structures for Masters and Research students
  	27th September 2012	To be confirmed	6pm-8pm	Postgraduate Social Evening
  History and Welsh History	Details to be confirmed
  Information Studies	27th September 2012	12pm - 1pm: Introduction to Department (Lecture Theatre, Department of Information Studies (DIS)) 1pm - 2pm: Welcome Lunch Buffet (Board Room DIS) 2pm - 3.30pm: Meet the Programme Teams (Rooms 120,121,123 DIS)	12pm - 3.30pm	Introduction Day 1
  	28th September 2012	9am - 10am: Library Tour (Thomas Parry Library) 11am - 1pm: Study Skills Guidance (Room 120 DIS) 2pm - 5.30pm: Personal Tutorials (Academic Staff Offices (by arrangement) DIS)	9am - 5.30pm	Introduction Day 2
  International Politics	24th September 2012	Main Hall, International Politics Building	9:15am - 12:15pm	Postgraduate Induction
  	24th September 2012	West Room, International Politics Building	2pm - 5pm	Masters Advising and Registration
  	24th September 2012	Main Hall, International Politics Building	6pm - 7pm	Cheese and Wine Reception
  Law and Criminology	25th September 2012	Law Conference Room	3pm	Postgraduate Introduction
  Management and Business	25th September 2012	2pm - 3pm: Visa Information Talk (Room C22 Hugh Owen Building) 3:30pm - 4:30pm: Welcome talk and guide to registration (Room C22 Hugh Owen Building) 6pm - 8pm: Postgraduates Welcome Reception (Visualisation Building)	2pm - 8pm	Introduction Day 1
  	26th September 2012	9:30am - 10:30am: Careers Talk (Room C22 Hugh Owen Building) 11am - 12pm: A Guide to the Library and Information Services (Room C22 Hugh Owen Building) 1pm - 2pm: Your Course Overview and Introduction for the following: MScEcon Management (Room C43 Hugh Owen Building MScEcon in International Business and Public Policy (Room S7 Cledwyn Building) MScEcon Marketing (Room S8 Cledwyn Building) MScEcon Accounting and Finance and MScEcon Banking and Financial Regulation (Room G4 Cledwyn Building 2pm - 3pm: Your Course Overview - MScEcon Management and Finance (Room C43 Hugh Owen Building) 2pm Onwards: Registration Assistance (PG Office Cledwyn Building) 2.30pm - 3.30pm: Your Course Overview - MBA (Room S7 Cledwyn Building) 3pm - 4pm: Your Course Overview - MScEcon International Business Management (Room C43 Hugh Owen Building) 4pm - 5pm: Your Course Overview - MScEcon Management and Marketing (Room C43 Hugh Owen Building)	9:30am - 5pm	Introduction Day 2
  	27th September 2012	9:30am - 10:30am: Effective Communication Talk (Room D5 Hugh Owen Building) 11am - 12pm: Guide to the Students Union Services and Activites (Room D5 Hugh Owen Building) 12:30pm onwards: Registration Assistance (PG Office Cledwyn Building)	9:30am - 12:30pm	Introduction Day 3
  	28th September 2012	9:30am onwards: Registration Assistance (PG Office Cledwyn Building)	9:30am - 2:30pm	Introduction Day 4
  Mathematics and Physics	Details to be confirmed
  The Institute of Human Sciences: Psychology	24th September 2012	Penbryn 5, Computer Room 0.63	11am - 11:30am	Psychology Departmental Welcome
  	25th September 2012	Penbryn 5, Rooms 1.14 and 1.33	2pm - 5pm	Registration Clinic
  	26th September 2012	Penbryn 5, Computer Room	1pm - 3pm	Induction for All Research Students
  	26th September 2012	Cledwyn Building, Room G9	2pm - 4pm	Registration for Research Training modules
  	26th September 2012	Arts Centre, Theater Foyer (upstairs)	5pm - 6pm	Postgraduate Social event
  	27th September 2012	Penbryn 5, Atrium	3pm - 4:30pm	Social Event (Afternoon Tea)
  Institute of Human Sciences: Sport and Exercise Science	24th September	10.00 - 11.00: Welcome and departmental tour (Room F27 Carwyn James Bulding (CJB) 11.00 - 12.00 Introduction to the year and question time (F27 CJB) 12.00 - 13.00 Introduction to career Development (F27 CJB) 14.00 - 15.00 Campus Tour (optional) 15.00 - 16.00 Meet Personal Tutors 16.00 - 17.00 Coffee and nibbles	10am - 5pm	Introduction Day 1
  	25th September	Taught MSC Induction	9.30am - 1pm	MSc Induction
  	27th September	11.00 - 12.30 Health and Safety (G17 in CJB) 12.30 - 13.30 MSc Administration (G!& CJB) Library Tour and Induction (Hugh Owen Library) Afternoon Tea (Penbryn 5 Atrium)	11am - 4:30pm	Introduction Day 2
  Theatre, Film and Television Studies	25th September 2012	MedRus (Theatre), Penbryn	2pm - 5pm	Postgraduate Induction
  	25th September 2012	To be confirmed	7:30pm	Postgraduate Social Event

• Terms and Conditions

  All students will be required as a condition of enrolment to abide by and submit to the procedures of the University's Rules, Regulations and Information for Students. These are amended annually and circulated to all students. A copy of the current Rules, Regulations and Information for Students is available on request from the Recruitment and Admissions Office (01970 622021).