Physics
Academic Orientation Programme for Department of Physics.
Foundation Year Students
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Time**** |
Activity |
Activity type/ Location |
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Monday 25th September |
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09:30-10:00
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Welcome to the Physics Department A welcome from the Head of Department and academic staff before walking to the Faculty Welcome Talk |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 1.00 |
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10.15 - 11.15 |
Faculty Welcome Talk |
Compulsory Great Hall, Arts Centre |
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11.30-12.30 |
Welcome to the Physics Department A welcome from your Year Tutor and registration advice |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 1.00 |
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12:30-14:00 |
Meet your personal tutor Pizza and soft drinks will be provided in the foyer, Physical Sciences building from 12pm during the ‘Meet your personal tutor event'
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Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 1.00 and Foyer |
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12.30 -13.00 |
Information on Welsh Medium teaching An opportunity to find out more about studying through the medium of Welsh |
Optional Physical Sciences Building MP 3.02 |
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14:00-16:00 |
Student Community and Societies An introduction to some of the department’s outreach activities and opportunities |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 0.11 |
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Tuesday 26th September |
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09.00 - 13.00 |
Registration Helpdesk Year tutors and Registry staff are available to help you with registration queries |
Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.38 |
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10:00-13:00 |
Registration and Teamwork activities |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.00 |
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Wednesday 27th September |
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10:00-12:00
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Wellbeing, Student Support and Life Skills
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Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 1.00 |
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Thursday 28th September |
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10:00-12:00
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Study Skills and Careers
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Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 1.00 |
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14:00-16:00 |
Introduction to Information Services, Libraries and Computing |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP2.00 |
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Friday 29thSeptember |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Treasure Hunt |
Optional Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
*** Subject to change. Please check at least 24 hours in advance.
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Departmental Contact: fbrstaff@aber.ac.uk / 01970 622802
Teaching starts on Monday, 2ndOctober 2023
First Year Students
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Time**** |
Activity |
Activity type/ Location |
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Monday 25th September |
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09:30-10:00
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Welcome to the Physics Department A welcome from the Head of Department and academic staff before walking to the Faculty Welcome Talk |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 0.11 |
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10.15 - 11.15 |
Faculty Welcome Talk |
Compulsory Great Hall, Arts Centre |
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11.30-12.30 |
Welcome to the Physics Department A welcome from your Year Tutor and registration advice |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.00 |
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12:30-14:00 |
Meet your personal tutor Pizza and soft drinks will be provided in the foyer, Physical Sciences building from 12pm during the ‘Meet your personal tutor event'
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Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.00 and Foyer |
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12.30 -13.00 |
Information on Welsh Medium teaching An opportunity to find out more about studying through the medium of Welsh |
Optional Physical Sciences Building MP 3.02 |
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14:00-16:00 |
Student Community and Societies An introduction to some of the department’s outreach activities and opportunities |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 0.11 |
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Tuesday 26th September |
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09.00 - 13.00 |
Registration Helpdesk Year tutors and Registry staff are available to help you with registration queries |
Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.38 |
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10:00-13:00 |
Registration and Teamwork activities |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.00 |
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Wednesday 27th September |
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10:00-12:00
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Wellbeing, Student Support and Life Skills
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Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.00 |
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Thursday 28th September |
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10:00-12:00
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Study Skills and Careers
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Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.00 |
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14:00-16:00 |
Introduction to Information Services, Libraries and Computing |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.00 |
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Friday 29thSeptember |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Treasure Hunt |
Optional Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
*** Subject to change. Please check at least 24 hours in advance.
Departmental Contact: fbrstaff@aber.ac.uk / 01970 622802
Teaching starts on Monday, 2ndOctober 2023
Returning students
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Time*** |
Activity |
Activity type/ Location |
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Tuesday 26th September |
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09.30 - 13.00 |
Registration Helpdesk Year tutors and Registry staff are available to help you with registration queries |
Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 2.38 |
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Thursday 28th September |
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10:00-12:00
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Year 2 Induction
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Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 0.11 |
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14:00-16:00 |
Year 3 and 4 Induction and Project Talks |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 0.11
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Friday 29th September |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Treasure Hunt |
Optional Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
*** Subject to change. Please check at least 24 hours in advance.
Departmental Contact: fbrstaff@aber.ac.uk / 01970 622802
Teaching starts on Monday, 2ndOctober 2023
Information for postgraduate students
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Time*** |
Activity |
Activity type/ Location |
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Monday 25th September |
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09:30-10:00
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Welcome to the Physics Department
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Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP 0.11 |
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10.15 - 11.15 |
Faculty Welcome Talk |
Compulsory Great Hall, Arts Centre |
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11:30-12:30 |
Meet with personal tutor Meet your personal tutor over pizza lunch and soft drinks. |
Compulsory Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building MP2.00 |
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12.30 - 13.00 |
Information on Welsh Medium teaching An opportunity to find out more about studying through the medium of Welsh |
Optional Physical Sciences Building MP3.02 |
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13:00-15:00 |
Graduate School - Welcome and Induction for new Research Postgraduates |
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 even |
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Tuesday 26 September |
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09.00 - 11.00 |
Graduate School - Welcome and Induction for new Taught Postgraduates |
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 even |
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17.00 - 19.00
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Students Union Postgraduates Meet and Greet Session |
Main Room, SU |
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Wednesday 28 September |
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Friday 29th September |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Treasure Hunt |
Optional Department of Physics, Physical Sciences Building |
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10:00-12:00 |
Welcome Back Meeting for Year 2 and Year 3 PGR |
Medrus Mawr |
*** Subject to change. Please check at least 24 hours in advance.
Departmental Contact: fbrstaff@aber.ac.uk / 01970 622802
Teaching starts on Monday, 2ndOctober 2023