Big Welcome and Orientation Week
Welcome to the 2021 / 22 academic year. We have created this page to help you navigate your first week with us at Aberystwyth University. Whether you're a returning to study with us or a new student joining our department, we look forward to meeting you over the course of the Big Welcome and Orientation Week.
Information for new undergraduate students
Available on Blackboard from Monday September 20th, Online Asynchronous:
Induction and registration advice for all School of Art degree schemes.
Explanation of our degree structures, differences between core, optional and elective modules.
All students should view before completing online module registration.
Time |
Activity |
Activity Type / |
Monday 27 September |
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor Welcome Talk. |
Online |
12:00-13:00 |
Registration Q&A. For any questions on your module choices |
Optional |
Tuesday 28 September |
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11:00-12:00 |
Meet your Personal Tutor. You will also have the opportunity to arrange an individual meeting with your Personal Tutor if you would like to discuss specific matters. |
Compulsory |
15:00-17:00 |
Meet with School of Art Staff and your fellow students. Orientation and quiz |
Compulsory |
Wednesday 29 September |
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Welcome to our Curators and Introduction to the School of Art Museum. |
Compulsory |
16:00-17:00 |
Virtual Museum Visit for Art History Students |
Compulsory |
Thursday 30 September |
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11:00-12:00 |
Head of School induction to the School of Art, the Undergraduate Handbook, Staff Student Consultative Committee and Peer Guides, assessment and feedback, the Student Voice, shop, room bookings, attendance, good studentship and engagement. |
Compulsory |
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Meet our Subject Librarian and to Information Services. |
Compulsory |
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Meet your Students' Union. |
Compulsory |
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Meet your Careers Consultant. |
Compulsory |
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Just a Minute: Meet our Staff (one minute video introductions). |
Compulsory |
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Introduction to Creative Arts. |
Compulsory |
Additional Information:
Instructions how to join events will be provided at least 24 hours in advance.
Closer to the start of term you will be advised directly by your department of the orientation and induction resources that will be available prior to the 28 September.
Departmental Contact: artschool@aber.ac.uk / Telephone: 01970 622460 /622900
Teaching starts on Monday, 4 October 2021
Information for new postgraduate students
Time (24 hour clock) |
Event |
Type of event/Location |
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Central Induction for Research PGs |
Online asynchronous |
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Central Induction for Taught PGs |
Online asynchronous |
Wednesday 29.09.22 13.00-15.00 |
Postgraduate welcome, registration and induction session |
In Person School of Art |
Clear instructions regarding how to access/join events will be provided at least 24 hours in advance.
Closer to the start of term you will be advised directly by your department of the orientation and induction resources that will be available prior to 28 September.
Teaching starts on Monday 4 October 2021
Information for returning students
School of Art: Information for returning undergraduate students
Thank you for visiting this page. The Orientation Week Programme (27th September 2021 – 1st October 2021) will be emailed to you.
If you have any specific questions about the Orientation Week please e-mail artschool@aber.ac.uk