Law & Criminology
Academic Orientation Programme for the Department of Law and Criminology.
Information for undergraduate students
Additional Support for Induction Week Activities (Monday 25th September, 14.00 – 16.00 in Room A10, Hugh Owen Building)
Any student that would like to get one-to-one support with managing our welcome and induction week activities, should come along any time to this drop-in session between 14:00– 16:00. We will be available to meet with you and help you to navigate scheduled activities and the University support services. Please email law@aber.ac.uk if you are unable to attend but feel that you would benefit from this additional support.
Time (24 hour clock) |
Event |
Location |
Monday 25th September - No activities for 1st years within the Department of Law & Criminology. However, if you are a joint honours student, your other Department may have activities arranged, please check their schedule of events and attend. |
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09:15 – 10:00 |
Faculty Welcome Talk for new 1st Year students |
Great Hall, Arts Centre |
10:30 – 11:30 |
Welcome and Induction to modules for 2nd and 3rd year Malaysian UK Transfer Students ONLY For all new Transfer-In LAW students. |
Conference Room, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
Tuesday 26th September |
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09.00 – 17.00 |
Registration for First Year & Foundation Year students Students MUST complete their registration online via their student record |
Online only |
11:00 – 12:00 |
Welcome & Introduction to Studying in the Department of Law & Criminology COMPULSORY for all new students |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
12:00 – 12:30 |
Law Schemes: Talk & Meet the Law Team |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
12:00 – 12:30 |
Criminology Schemes: Talk & Meet the Criminology Team |
A14, Hugh Owen Building |
12:30 – 13:00 |
Opportunities for Welsh Medium Study in Law & Criminology For all new LAW & CRIMINOLOGY Students interested in studying through the medium of Welsh
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A14, Hugh Owen Building |
15:00 |
Walk to Constitution Hill for an ice-cream (weather permitting) All students welcome. Please wear appropriate footwear |
Depart from Campus Reception at 15:00 prompt |
Wednesday 27th September |
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10:10 – 11:00
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‘Digital Literacy & Citizenship for Law & Criminology Students’ – compulsory for ALL new Law & Criminology students Please ensure that you have your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop with you. |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
11:15 – 11:45
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Meet with your Personal Tutor (30 minutes per meeting) An opportunity for you to meet with your Personal Tutor. Room TBC by email from your Personal Tutor. |
B21A, B21B, C6, C43, C48, C64, C65, D54, D59 Hugh Owen Building |
13:10 – 14:00 |
Introduction to Criminal Psychology LECTURE – compulsory for all CRIMINOLOGY students but ALL students welcome |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
18:00 – 20:00 |
Pub Quiz – all UG & PG students welcome. Anxious about attending alone? Students are welcome to bring a +1 to this event. |
The Cambrian |
Thursday 28th September |
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12:00 – 12:30 |
Meet your Peer Guide Check your email because the meeting location will be confirmed by your Peer Guide |
B21A, B21B, C43, C4, C6, D5 and D floor Conference Room |
12:30 – 14:00
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Welcome Lunch |
Medrus Mawr, Penbryn |
14:10 – 15:00 |
Legal & Criminal Justice Systems LECTURE - Compulsory for ALL new Law & Criminology students |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
Friday 29th September |
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11:10 – 12:00 |
Introduction to Criminology LECTURE - Compulsory for all new Law & Criminology students |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
12:00 – 13:00 |
Meet with your Personal Tutor (30 minutes per meeting) An opportunity for you to meet with your Personal Tutor. Room TBC by email from your Personal Tutor. |
A9, B21A, B21B, C43, C6 Hugh Owen Building |
Please note that the above schedule is subject to change
Teaching starts on Monday 2nd October 2023
Information for postgraduate students
Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
25/09/2023 |
11:30 – 13:00 |
ALL students - Welcome and Induction Choosing and registering for your modules – see below: |
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MA/MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice and MSc Youth Justice students with Dr Sam Poyser, PGT Criminology Co-ordinator and Dr Bethan Poyser, Criminology Lecturer |
C64, Hugh Owen Building |
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LLM Law, Human Rights & Humanitarian Law and International Commercial Law students with Dr Nathan Gibbs PGT Law Co-ordinator |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
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13:00 - 15:00 |
Graduate School Welcome and Induction for all new Research students |
English medium event held in Hugh Owen A12
Welsh medium event held in Hugh Owen C64
You must attend either the Welsh medium or the English medium event |
26/09/2023 |
09:00 - 11:00 |
Graduate School Welcome and Induction for all new Taught students |
English medium event held in Hugh Owen A12
Welsh medium event held in Hugh Owen C64
You must attend either the Welsh medium or the English medium event |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Guest Lecture - What is it really like to study a Masters in Criminology? |
C48, Hugh Owen Building |
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13:00 – 14:20 |
ALL students - Welcome from the Head of Department Professor Emyr Lewis & Meet the PGT Law and Criminology teaching teams (lunch provided – any dietary requirements, please email Jen Morgan asap (jye@aber.ac.uk) (Includes the Postgraduate Crime Quiz! (Hosts: Dr Sam Poyser and Dr Bethan Poyser) |
Medrus 1, Penbryn |
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14:30 – 15:00 |
ALL students – Lloyd Roderick (L&C Librarian) will discuss the facilities and resources available and provide information to aid your studies. |
C4, Hugh Owen Building |
27/09/2023 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
Guest Lecture (online) – Fighting Heritage Crime PC Daryl Holter from Sussex Police discusses the challenges of policing this often-neglected form of crime, the impacts of which, are often devastating not only to the historical fabric of our country but also to individuals and communities. |
Livestream only |
28/09/2023 |
11:00 onwards |
ALL students – Meet your Personal Tutor (PT) |
Your PT will contact you to arrange this. |
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12:30 - 14:00 |
Guest Lecture (online) – Forensic Science and Injustice |
Livestream only |
29/09/2023 |
10:00 - 12:00 |
Welcome back meeting for yr 2 and 3 research students |
Medrus Mawr |
Please note that the above schedule is subject to change
Teaching starts on Monday 2nd October 2023.