Course induction schedules
Welcome to your induction schedule, your essential introduction to your course, your school, your tutors and your fellow students. To give you the best start to your studies here, it’s important to attend all the sessions below for your course, unless they are marked as optional.
- For those attending activities on campus, don’t worry about getting lost – there will be lots of staff and students on campus to point you in the right direction. To help you find your way around we also have an interactive map on our Travel page.
- For online induction sessions either follow the link in the schedule or go to your programme site on Blackboard.
- If you are a student joining the International Foundation Year course, Salford Languages will contact you directly with details of your induction activities.
- As well as course inductions, we're also hosting lots of different Welcome events and activities to help you get settled in to university life and meet new people. You'll find them all on our events hub.
Salford Business School
If you have any queries about your schedule, or anything else, please contact us:
- Email: sbs-hub@salford.ac.uk
- Call: +44 (0)161 295 5000
- Visit us: Maxwell Building, Peel Park campus
- Website: Salford Business School
Search for your course
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00 - 11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.
Location: Online (link to follow)
11:00-12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers and to your opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice
Location: Online (link to follow)
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026
10:00 – 10:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
10:30-11:30 - Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:45 – 12:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026
10:00-12:00 - Programme-specific session:
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful.
Location: Maxwell Building, Room 412
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators and RCB Support
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team, including an introduction to their role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:00-12:30 - Employability and dissertation support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important Information
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your programme's Blackboard site and University email address during the welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.
Location: Online (link to follow)
11:00-12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers. There'll also be the opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice.
Location: Online (link to follow)
WEDNESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00 – 10:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
10:30-11:30 - Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:45 – 12:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026
10:00-12:00 - Programme-specific session
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful.
Location: Maxwell Building, Room 428
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators and RCB Support
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team, including an introduction to their role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:00-12:30 - Employability and dissertation support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important Information
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your programme's Blackboard site and university email address during the welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.
Location: Online (link to follow)
11:00-12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers. There's also the opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice.
Location: Online (link to follow)
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026
10:00 – 10:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
10:30-11:30 - Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:45 – 12:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026
10:00-12:00 - Programme-specific session
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Room 4
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators and RCB Support
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team and an introduction to their role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:00-12:30 - Employability and dissertation support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important Information
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your programme's Blackboard site and University email address during the welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.
Location: Online (link to follow)
11:00-12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers. There's also an opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice.
Location: Online (link to follow)
WEDNESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00 – 10:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
10:30-11:30 - Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:45 – 12:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026
10:00-12:00 - Programme -specific session:
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful.
Location: Maxwell Building, Room 620
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators and RCB Support
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team and an introduction to this role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:00-12:30 - Employability and dissertation support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important Information
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your programme's Blackboard site and university email address during the welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.
Location: Online (link to follow)
11:00-12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers. There's also an opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice
Location: Online (link to follow)
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026
10:00 – 10:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
10:30-11:30 - Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:45 – 12:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026
10:00-12:00 - Programme-specific session
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful.
Location: Maxwell Building, Room 407
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators and RCB support
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team and an introduction to their role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:00-12:30 - Employability and dissertation support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important Information
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your programme's Blackboard site and university email address during the welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.
Location: Online (link to follow)
11:00-12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers. There's also an opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice.
Location: Online (link to follow)
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026
10:00 – 10:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
10:30-11:30 - Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
11:45 – 12:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026
10:00-12:00 - Programme-specific session
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful.
Location: Maxwell Building, Room 432
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators and RCB Support
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team and an introduction to this role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building Lecture Room G14
11:00-12:30 - Employability and dissertation support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important Information
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your programme's Blackboard site and university email address during the welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.
Location: Online (Link to follow)
11:00-12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers. There's also an opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice.
Location: Online (link to follow)
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026
13:00 – 13:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
13:30-14:30 - Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
14:45 – 15:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026
14:00-16:00 - Programme-specific session
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026
13:00-14:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team and an introduction to this role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
14:00-15:30 - Employability and dissertation support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important Information
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your programme's Blackboard site and university email address during the welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 - 11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce you to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.
Location: Online via Teams - Join the meeting now
11:00 - 12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers and to your opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice.
Location: Online via Teams - Join the meeting now
Wednesday 14 January 2026
13:00 – 13:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
13:30-14:30 - Postgraduate learner development and Academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support & Community / Academic Support
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
14:45 – 15:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Thursday 15 January 2026
14:00 - 16:00 - Programme-specific session
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful.
Location: Maxwell Building, Room 810
Friday 16 January 2026
13:00-14:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) team, including an introduction to the SPA role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
14:00-15:30 Employability and dissertation support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important notice
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your Programme Blackboard site and University email address during the welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026
10:00-11:00 - Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction
This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend
Location: On-line - Link to Follow
11:00-12:00 - Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer
A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers and to your opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice
Location: On-line - Link to Follow
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026
13:00 – 13:30 - School Welcome
A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
13:30-14:30 - Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support
This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
14:45 – 15:45 - Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct
This session is designed to make students aware of what academic misconduct is and how they can make sure they avoid this during their studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Thursday 11 September 2025
14:00 - 16:00 - Programme-specific session
An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful.
Location: Maxwell Building, Room 412
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026
113:00-14:00 - Introduction to Student Progression Administrators
Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team and an introduction to this role and the support available to you during your studies.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
14:00-15:30 - Employability and Dissertation Support (optional but encouraged)
This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your Masters.
Location: Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14
Important notice
Alongside the academic induction activities scheduled above the school may add additional, optional, social events as part of your welcome. Please check your programme's Blackboard site and university email address during the Welcome week of the 12 January for any updates.
School of Health and Society
If you have any queries about your schedule, or anything else, please contact us:
- Email: healthsociety-school-reception@salford.ac.uk
- Call: +44 (0)161 295 5000
- Visit us: Allerton Building, Frederick Road Campus
- Website: School of Health and Society
Search for your course
MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2026
10:00 – 16:00: Induction
Introduction to the Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship
Location: Allerton Building, Room ALS203
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026
09:00 – 09:30: Welcome and registration
Meet and greet the team
Location: Allerton Building, Room A217
09:30 – 10:45: Welcome to the University of Salford
Find out what to expect from life at Salford, including more information about the structure your course, assessments and how to get started using Blackboard.
Location: Allerton Building, Room A217
11:00 – 12:00: Introduction to Advanced Practice and NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice
Location: Allerton Building, Room A217
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00: Non-Medical Prescribing
Learn more about:
- Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors
- The portfolio
- The extended reflection
- The presentation
- The exam
Location: Allerton Building, Room A217
14:00 – 16:00: Academic Skills - reading and writing at level 7
Location: Allerton Building, Room A217
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026
09:00 – 10:30: Introduction to NMP supervision
Your introduction session will cover:
- Prescribing competencies
- Learning outcomes
- Self-assessment
- Action plan
- Learning agreement
- Thinking about your p-list
- HEE Cooperative online learning
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MS260
10:30 – 11:00: ANNP Journey: A student’s perspective
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MS260
11:00 – 11:20
Break
11:20 – 12:00: The location challenge!
If you have disability or access needs that might affect your ability to travel around campus, please let me know confidentially by email in advance of this session at S.e.threadgold@salford.ac.uk
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MS260
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 – 16:00: Revision of the respiratory system
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MS260
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 13:00 Induction
Meet the programme team and directors, find out more about getting started as a student at Salford, and learn more about our Inspire fund.
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MSG21
14.00 – 16:00 Personal tutor groups
Meet your personal tutor.
Location: Groups and rooms allocated in the morning session
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 What to expect from university life
Location: Chapman Building (Peel Park Campus), Room: Chapman 1
13:30 – 14:30 Introduction to the Library
Location: Chapman Building (Peel Park Campus), Room: Chapman 3
14:30 – 15:30 Q&A with programme leaders
Location: Chapman Building (Peel Park Campus), Room: Chapman 3
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 Programme Leader Welcome
A Welcome talk from your programme lead, including what to expect when studying at Salford.
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MSG21
14:00 – 16:00 Onboarding
Further information about getting started as a student at the University.
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MSG21
Friday 16 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 Programme overview
Meet the team and find out more about the structure of your course.
Location: Chapman Building, Room Chapman 1
12:00 – 13:00 Personal tutor session
Meet your personal tutor.
Location: Allerton Building, Rooms L207, L219, L217, L607
14:00 – 16:00 Practice introduction
Overview of placements and what to expect.
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MSG21
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00
A warm welcome to the BSc Nursing Studies programme to find out more about the course and an introduction to the team.
Location: Allerton Building, Room L710
13:00 - 15:00
Campus tour
Location: Allerton Building
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00
Digital checklist
Location: Allerton Building, Room AC300
13:00 – 15:00
Digital checklist
Location: Allerton Building, Room AC300
Friday 16 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00
Studying at Salford
Location: Allerton Building, Room L710
Monday 5 January 2026
10:00 – 15:00 - Welcome to the course
Introductions to the team and group activity.
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MS169/170
Friday 9 January 2026
10:00 – 15:00 - Becoming a student midwife
Learn more about the structure of your course and your role as a student midwife.
Location: Mary Seacole Building, Room MS169/170
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
If you have any queries about your schedule, or anything else, please contact us:
- Email: seeschoolenquiries@salford.ac.uk
- Call: +44 (0)161 295 5000
- Visit us: SEE Building, Peel Park campus
- Website: School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Search for your course
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Welcome to Geography and Environmental Management
An Introduction to your course with the Programme leader and the Academic Lead for Geography and Environmental Management.
Delivered by Rosie Anthony, Programme leader, and Andrew Clark, Academic Lead Geography and Environmental Management and Senior Lecturer in Environmental Assessment and Management.
Location: Peel Building, Ground Floor, Room G9
14:00 – 14:30 – Introduction to accrediting professional bodies 1
Kirsty Peck - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) Accreditation.
(This is compulsory for Safety, Health and Environment and Envrionmental Assessment and Management programmes; optional for other programmes).
Location: Peel Building, Ground Floor, Room G9
14:45 – 15:15 – Introduction to accrediting professional bodies 2
Penny Dunne - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Accreditation.
(This is compulsory for the Safety, Health and Environment programme, optional for other programmes).
Location: Peel Building, Ground Floor, Room G9
15:30 – 16:00 – Q&A on top tips for study
Top tips for study / meet your peers from the September 2025 intake.
Location: Peel Building, Ground Floor, Room G9
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Academic Essentials – Student-centred activity
Activity to help you discover the Academic Essentials.
A chance to meet your colleagues and discuss your hopes, fears and expectations.
Led by Rosie Anthony, Programme leader, and Andrew Clark, Academic Lead Geography and Environmental Management and Senior Lecturer in Environmental Assessment and Management.
Location: Peel Building, Ground Floor, Room G9
14:00 - 14:45 – Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 – Studying at Salford 1
Understanding the regulations; assessment expectations and approaches with Andrew Clark, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Assessment and Management, and Rosie Anthony, Programme Leader.
Location: Peel Building, Ground Floor, Room G9
14:00 – 16:00 – Studying at Salford 2
Guiding principles with Rosie Anthony, Programme Leader, the Student Progression Administrator (SPA) team, SEE Academic Skills Consultant and team members from LEAP (Learn English for academic purposes).
Location: Peel Building, Ground Floor, Room G9
Friday 16 January 2026
10:00 – 13:00 - Lab induction and lab coat collection.
This is a mandatory session for Health and Global Environment students only.
Collection of lab coats and safety talk, plus a demonstration of techniques and equipment.
Location: Cockcroft Building, Laboratories 1 and 2
10:00 - 12:00 Tree and monument Trail, Peel Park
A chance to meet your peers and learn about some local heritage and nature.
Location: Meet outside the Peel Building, then we’ll go to Peel Park together
Tuesday 13 January 2026
14:00 – 14:45 – Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - MSc Quantity Surveying, programme induction session
(For full time and part time students)
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.11
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 – Welcome Talk
MSc Data Science and MSc Internet of Things with Data Science welcome talk.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3.
14:00 – 16:00 Student Networking session
With all members of the Data Science and Internet of Things team
Location: Gilbert Building, Room 1
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 Introduction to Databases with Dr Surbhi Khan
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 1
13:00 – 13:45 – Directorate Welcome – Computer Science and Engineering
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
14:00 – 16:00 SQL Workshop
Led by Dr Azadeh Mohammadi and Dr Hammad Saleem
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Rooms 2.17, 2.18 and 2.19
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 – Introduction to Internet of Things
Led by Nathan Topping
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.01
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 Using the University’s platforms with Mr Joseph Telles
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 2
14:00 – 16:00 Python workshop
Delivered by Dr Taha Mansouri, Dr Sadaqat Rehman and Dr Shadab Mashuk.
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.06 and 2.17
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 - 12:00 Welcome 1: Getting started
Hear from programme leads Dr Rachael Magwaza and Dr Athar Aziz to find out more about your modules and programme structure.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 5
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 – Welcome 2: Understanding assessment
Programme leads Dr Rachael Magwaza and Dr Athar Aziz will discuss assessments and regulatory policies.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 6
15:00 - 15:45 - Directorate Welcome – Human and Natural Science
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 – Meet your tutors
N Ferry, Z Krpetic, M Krstic-Demonacos, S Withers, J Latimer, I Goodhead, A Mukhopadhyay, D Pye, C James, M Alejandra Diaz Rienzo, H Mathews, H Madubuike, J Jackson, B Sayan, P Miklavc, A Aziz, R Magwaza, A Morgan, S Borland, W Da Silveira, G Nye.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 2
14:00 – 16:00 Meet and greet
Masters Society (MSoc) meet and greet, where January 2026 students will meet students who started in September 2025.
A perfect opportunity to network, socialise and make lasting friendships. Games, quizzes, delicious cakes and more!
Location: Chapman Building, Chapman Upper
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 13:00 – Lab induction and Lab coat collection (Group A)
Safety talk and demonstration of techniques and equipment.
Please check the group allocation advertised earlier.
Please note this is a mandatory session.
Location: Cockcroft Building, 1st Floor, Laboratories 1, 2 and 3
Friday 16 January 2026
10:00 – 13:00 – Lab Induction and Lab coat collection (Group B)
Safety talk and demonstration of techniques and equipment.
Please check the group allocation advertised earlier.
Please note this is a mandatory session.
Location: Cockcroft Building, 1st Floor, Laboratories 1, 2 and 3
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 - 12:00 - Welcome Talk
Hear more information about:
- The shape of the academic year
- Induction week calendar
- Timetables
- Assessment calendar
Location: Maxwell Building, 8th Floor, Room 823
13:00 – 13:45 – Directorate Welcome – Computer Science and Engineering
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
14:15 - 15:15 - Discover the laboratories
Tour of the laboratories in the SEE Building with Ali Bahar Ennil
Location: Meeting point - SEE Building reception
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Informal chat
Introduce yourself and meet your course mates. There will also be a group quiz for everyone to take part in.
Location: Maxwell Building, 8th Floor, Room 822
Friday 16 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Skills for learning and learner support
Location: Maxwell Building, 8th Floor, Room 822
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Artificial Intelligence welcome talk
With Professor Sunil Vadera
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.01
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Introduction to databases with Dr Surbhi Khan
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 1
13:00 - 13:45 - Directorate Welcome
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
14:00 – 16:00 - SQL workshop with Dr Azadeh Mohammadi and Dr Hammad Saleem
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Rooms 2.17, 2.18, 2.19
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Introduction to Statistics
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
14:00 - 16:00 Python workshop
Led by Professor Sunil Vadera
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.10
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Using the University’s platforms with Mr Joseph Telles
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 2
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Introduction to the course
With Dr Ben Shirley - includes tour of Newton Building studios and acoustic laboratories
Location: Newton Building, 2nd Floor, Room 240
Tuesday 13 January 2026
14:00 - 14:45 – Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
11:00 – 12:00 - Tour of MediaCity facilities
Location: Meet in the foyer of the University of Salford building at our MediaCity campus.
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Library and study skills
Delivered by Nicola Sales
Location: Maxwell Building, 8th Floor, Room 823
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - MSc Building Information Modelling and Digital Built Environments Induction
Lead by Programme Leader Professor Jason Underwood
Location - Maxwell Building Third Floor, Room 344
14:00 - 14:45 – Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00: MSc Building Surveying and MSc Real Estate and Property Management Programme Induction
Delivered by Programme Leaders - Dr Justine Cooper and Mr Kevin Aspin
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Introduction to the course content
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How to use Blackboard
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Timetables/course layout
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.11
14:00 – 16:00: Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) talk
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Introduction to RICS
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Benefits to student membership and Matrics
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APC
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Lionheart
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.11
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00: Hays - specialist Surveying and Construction recruitment team
Introduction to Hays
How they can support you now and in the future to secure graduate building surveying roles.
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.11
13:00 – 14:00: Energy House Tour
This is an opportunity to undertake a tour and briefing of the current purpose, research initiatives and proposed impact for climate change and future construction techniques of Energy Houses 1 and 2. The tour is combined with the Sustainable Buildings, Building Surveying, REPM and Town and Country Planning students.
Location: Meet in SEE Building Foyer
14:00 - 14:45 – Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Programme welcome and academic team introduction
Dr Sani Reuben Akoh, Programme Lead, and the programme team.
Location: Peel Building, 1st Floor, Room 111
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
14:00 - 15:00 - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and their Associates presentation
This event will introduce students to RICS, the route to membership, their professional code of conduct and ethical standards.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
15:00 – 16:00 - Association for Project Management (APM) and its associates' presentation
This event will introduce students to APM, the route to membership, their professional code of conduct, ethical standards and career opportunities
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 - 12:00 - T1 module introductions, setting out the expectations
Dr Sani Reuben Akoh, Programme Lead, and the programme team.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
14:00 - 14:45 – Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 11:00 - Chartered Institute of Building and its associates presentation
This event will introduce students to CIOB, the route to membership, their professional code of conduct, ethical standards and career opportunities.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
11:00 - 12:00 Workshops on writing a winning CV and covering letter
This event will be presented by the Careers Service
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
14:00 – 16:00 - Social event
An opportunity to share your learning experiences from your home university and discuss your expectations at the University of Salford. Alumni students will be invited to share their experience with new students and help them to integrate into life at Salford. Students are encouraged to bring their own snacks, food and drink.
Location: Peel Building, 1st Floor, Room 119
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Programme welcome and academic team introduction and Trimester 1 module introductions
Join Dr Kaushal Keraminiyage, Programme Leader, and the programme team as they set out expectations for your first trimester.
Location: Peel Building, 1st Floor, Room 103
14:00 - 15:00 - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and their Associate presentation
This event will introduce students to RICS, route to membership, their professional code of conduct and ethical standards.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
15:00 - 16:00 - Association for Project Management (APM) and their Associate presentation
This event will introduce students to APM, route to membership, their professional code of conduct and ethical standards and career opportunities.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Tuesday 13 January 2026
14:00 - 14:45 - Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 - 11:00 - Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and their Associates presentation
This event will introduce students to RICS, the route to membership, their professional code of conduct and ethical standards.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
11:00 - 12:00 Workshops on writing a winning CV and covering letter
This event will be presented by the School's Careers Service.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
14:00 - 16:00 Social Events with old and new students
The students will share their learning experience from their various home universities and discuss their expectations at the University of Salford.
Old students will be invited to share their experience with new students and help them to integrate into life at the University of Salford. Students are encouraged to bring their own snacks, food, and drinks.
Location: Peel Building, 1st Floor, Room 119
Monday 12 January 2026
14:00 - 15:00 - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and their Associates presentation
This event will introduce students to RICS, the route to membership, their professional code of conduct and ethical standards.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
15:00 – 16:00 - Association for Project Management (APM) and its associates presentation
This event will introduce students to APM, the route to membership, their professional code of conduct, ethical standards and career opportunities.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
18:00 – 19:00 - Programme welcome and academic team introduction
Introductions from Dr Kaushal Keraminiyage, Programme Lead, and the programme team, setting out the expectations of the course.
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 11:00 - Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and its associates presentation
This event will introduce students to CIOB, the route to membership, their professional code of conduct, ethical standards and career opportunities.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
11:00 - 12:00 Workshops on writing a winning CV and covering letter
This event will be presented by the Careers Service.
Location: Peel Building, 3rd Floor, Room 337
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
14:00 – 16:00 - Social event
An opportunity to share your learning experiences from your home university and discuss your expectations at the University of Salford. Alumni students will be invited to share their experience with new students and help them to integrate into life at Salford. Students are encouraged to bring their own snacks, food and drink.
Location: Peel Building, 1st Floor, Room 119
Online: This session will be available online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 – Programme welcome
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.02
Tuesday 13 January 2026
13:00 – 13:45 – Directorate Welcome – Computer Science and Engineering
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Friday 16 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 Personal tutor Questions and Answers session
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.01
Tuesday 13 January 2026
13:00 - 13:45 Directorate welcome
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
15:00 - 16:00 Meet and greet with academic delivery team
Presentation on MSc programme structure.
Location: SEE Building, 3rd Floor, Room 3.15
Thursday 15 January 2026
14:00 - 16:00 Tour of microfabrication cleanroom
Location: SEE Building, 3rd Floor, Room 3.15
Friday 16 January 2026
15:00 - 16:00 Presentation on laboratory safety practices
Group discussions.
Location: SEE Building, 3rd Floor, Room 3.15
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Programme leader presentation
Discussion of programme handbook and semester dates and timetable.
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.12
14:00 – 16:00 -Programme team presentation
Mini project task
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.12
Tuesday 13 January 2026
13:00 – 13:45 – Directorate Welcome – Computer Science and Engineering
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Programme experience and potential career pathway
- Chat with existing students and alumni
- Career pathways and opportunities
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.12
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Student presentations
Mini project task involving a presentation with feedback.
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.12
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 – Welcome to the MSc Town and Country Planning course
An introductory session, delivered by the course leader Lesley Buchanan, to the University of Salford's MSc Town and Country Planning programme. We'll discuss the current role, purpose and importance of Town and Country planning in England.
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.12
13:00 - 14:00 Energy House 2.0
Optional event to undertake a tour and briefing of the current purpose, research initiatives and proposed impact for climate change and future construction techniques of Energy House 2. Undertaken jointly with students from other programme.
Location: Meet at SEE Building reception
14:00 - 14:45 - Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Monday 12 January 2026
14:00 - 16:00 - Welcome and induction to the MSc Sustainable Buildings programme
Meet Programme Leader Dr Yingchun Ji
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.02
Tuesday 13 January 2026
13:00 – 14:00 – Visit to Energy House
Opportunity to undertake a tour and briefing of the current purpose, research initiatives, and proposed impact for climate change and future construction techniques of Energy Houses 1 and 2. This is undertaken jointly with students from other programmes.
Location: Meet at SEE Building Reception
14:00 - 14:45 – Directorate Welcome – Sustainable Built and Natural Environments
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 - 12:00 Introduction to MSc Sustainable Air Transport
Delivered by Ms Kateryna Kryshkevych
Location: Maxwell Building, 8th Floor, Room 822
13:00 - 13:45 Directorate Welcome
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
14:00 - 16:00 SEE Engineering laboratory tour
Delivered by Dr Laurence Weekes/Ms Kateryna Kryshkevych
Location: Meet in the SEE Building, Ground Floor at CivilScope
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 - 12:00 Informal chat
- Share your future career aspirations
- Myers-Briggs test
- Examples of possible jobs and graduate professional institutions
- Group activity
Location: Maxwell Building, 8th Floor, Room 822
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - MSc Data Science and MSc Internet of Things with Data Science welcome talk
Meet our Data Science / Internet of Things team
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
14:00 – 16:00 - Student Networking Session
Location: Gilbert Building, Room 1
Tuesday 13 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Introduction to Databases with Dr Surbhi Khan
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 1
13:00 – 13:45 – Directorate Welcome – Computer Science and Engineering
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
14:00 – 16:00 - SQL Workshop
Delivered by Dr Azadeh Mohammad and Dr Hammad Saleem
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Rooms 2.17, 2.18, 2.19
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 – Introduction to Statistics
Introductory lecture to Statistics with Dr Kaveh Kiani.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
14:00 – 16:00 – R Workshop
R Workshop with Mr Nathan Topping, Dr Olayinka Adeboye and Dr Shivakumara Palaiahnakote.
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.17, 2.18 and 2.19
Thursday 15 January 2026
10:00 – 12:00 - Using the University’s platforms with Mr Joseph Telles
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 2
14:00 – 16:00 - Python workshop
Delivered by Dr Taha Mansouri, Dr Sadaqat Rehman and Dr Shadab Mashuk.
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Rooms 2.06 and 2.17
Tuesday 13 January 2026
13:00 - 13:45: Directorate Welcome
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
14:00 - 16:00 Programme induction session
Professor T X Mei
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.12
Thursday 15 January 2026
14:00 - 16:00 Student presentations
"What advanced mechanical engineering means to me"
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.12
Friday 16 January 2026
14:00 - 16:00 Personal tutor Questions and Answers
Professor T X Mei
Location: SEE Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2.12
Wednesday 14 January 2026
17:00 – 18:30 – MSc Distance Learning Induction
MSc Building Surveying and MSc Real Estate and Property Management programme induction.
- Introduction to the Course content
- Blackboard
- Timetables/Course Layout
Location: Welcome and Induction meeting Online via Microsoft Teams
Monday 12 January 2026
10:00 - 12:00 - Induction Welcome Talk
Programme overview by programme leader Christoph Meyer, including information about the Brazil field course in April.
Location - Maxwell Building, 8th Floor, Room 822
Tuesday 13 January 2026
15:00 - 15:45 Directorate Welcome
This is a compulsory event designed to welcome you to the School and Directorate.
During this session, we will welcome you to the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. You’ll hear from the School Leadership Team, as well as our Student Representatives, who will share key information to help you confidently navigate your first few weeks at university.
Get involved with the Student Progression Advisers (SPAs) through fun activities such as pool, ping-pong and more. There will be opportunities to win prizes and pick up some freebies throughout the event! It’s also the perfect chance to collect your student lanyard and try out your creative skills in our Maker Space.
Location: Chapman Building, Lecture Theatre 3
Wednesday 14 January 2026
18:00 - 20:00 - MSc Quantity Surveying programme induction session
Location: Welcome and induction meeting Online via Microsoft Teams