Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy: New postgraduate students studying in Cornwall
Welcome – it's great to know you’ll be joining us as an postgraduate student in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences this year. We’re looking forward to welcoming you.
Please ensure you check this page frequently for updates, as well as your personal e-mail account, new University of Exeter e-mail account and your MyTimetable for the most up-to-date information from us. You must have registered with the University and activated your IT account.
The purpose of Academic Induction is to introduce you to your academic programme, complete any necessary pre-registration tasks, familiarise yourself with your academic buildings, and meet fellow students and the academic staff within your subjects. These sessions form the core part of your Welcome Week timetable and we expect all new students to be present.
You can find a list of Academic Induction events and activities for your subject(s) as well as other relevant information below. If you are a Combined Honors student, please ensure you view the section(s) for all your subjects as each will have its own Academic Induction information, events, and timetable.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Department!
Induction timetable
| Event | Date | Time | Location / room code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MScs Applied Data Science + X Induction Talk and Q&A | Mon 16 Sept | 10:00-12:00 | PL Seminar 8 |
| International Student Welcome | Fri 4 Oct | 15:00-16:00 | International Student Lounge, Tremough House |
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).
A very warm welcome to the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter. Congratulations on securing your place here – we look forward to meeting you and hope you will enjoy a rewarding and challenging academic experience with us in Cornwall.
Induction timetable
Once you’ve registered your IT account, please keep an eye on your timetable for any updates or contact the Penryn Information Point desk if you’re struggling with this (info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk).
| Event | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation students only) Marine Mammal Medic Training | Weds 18 Sept | 10:00-13:00 | In front Tremough House, see your timetable for any location changes due to weather. |
| Welcome Meeting: an introduction to studying for your MSc at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation | Thurs 19 Sept | 11:00-13:00 | DM LT A |
| Programme Welcome Meeting: meet your Programme Director and learn about the structure of your programme. | Thurs 19 Sept | 13:00-14:00 | See your timetable for the room for your course (or ask in the previous meeting!) |
| Student and Academic Support: You’ll learn about some of the support available on campus for your studies and more generally. | Thurs 19 Sept | 15:00-16:00 | DM LT A |
| MSc Welcome Conference: learn from students in previous years about their research and meet your peers and academics with a reception after. | Fri 20 Sept | 14:00-17:00 | Old Chapel LT |
*Directions to specific University buildings can be found on our Campuses and visitors pages.
Reading list
While there is no compulsory reading to do prior to your arrival, if you’re new to data analysis, you may want to get ahead a little and do some prior reading on this topic. Once you have an Exeter IT account you could access our library to have a look at Whitlock and Schluter The Analysis of Biological Data. Data Camp can also be useful as an introduction to R, the programme we’re going to be using.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this, please email Dr Victora Hobson (CEC Director of Post-graduate Studies): v.hobson@exeter.ac.uk.
Induction timetable
Please check your My Timetable for up to date information, or contact the Penryn Info Point: info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Fieldtrip (optional) | Tue 17 Sept | 09:00-17:00 | TBC |
| Renewable Energy MSc Welcome Talks | Thur 19 Sept | 09:00-11:00 | PL Lec 3 |
| Renewable Energy MSc Team-building Event | Thur 19 Sept | 13:00-17:00 | Renewable Energy Engineering Lab |
| Introduction to Tutoring | Fri 20 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | DM Lec A |
| Meet Your Tutors and Renewable Energy Lunch | Fri 20 Sept | 11:00-13:00 | REEF |
| Student and Academic Support | Fri 20 Sept | 14:00-15:00 | DM Lec B |
*Directions to specific University buildings can be found on our Campuses and visitors pages.
Induction timetable
This schedule may be subject to change – always check your My Timetable online for the latest information or contact the Penryn Hub via info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location / room code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student and Academic Support | Thurs 19 Sept | 13:00-14:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Academic Induction | Thurs 19 Sept | 14:00-16:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| International Student Welcome | Thurs 26 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Hello from your Career Zone | Tues 15 Oct | 17:00-18:00 | PL Lecture 4 |
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44(0) 1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).
Induction timetable
This schedule may be subject to change – always check your My Timetable online for the latest information or contact the Penryn Hub via info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location / room code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student and Academic Support | Thurs 19 Sept | 13:00-14:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Academic Induction | Thurs 19 Sept | 14:00-16:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| International Student Welcome | Thurs 26 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Hello from your Career Zone | Tues 15 Oct | 17:00-18:00 | PL Lecture 4 |
*This is a map of Penryn campus and an Accessibility Guide for campus buildings.
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44(0) 1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).
This schedule may be subject to change – always check your My Timetable online for the latest information or contact the Penryn Hub via info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location / room code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student and Academic Support | Thurs 19 Sept | 13:00-14:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Academic Induction | Thurs 19 Sept | 14:00-16:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| International Student Welcome | Thurs 26 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Hello from your Career Zone | Tues 15 Oct | 17:00-18:00 | PL Lecture 4 |
*This is a map of Penryn campus and an Accessibility Guide for campus buildings.
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44(0) 1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).
Induction timetable
This schedule may be subject to change – always check your My Timetable online for the latest information or contact the Penryn Hub via info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSM PGT Welcome Talk | Mon 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Masters Suite 1&2 |
| MSc Minerals Processing Programme Talk | Mon 16 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | Masters Suite 1&2 |
| CSM PGT Welcome Lunch | Mon 16 Sept | 12:00-13:00 | CSM Museum |
| MSc Group Tutorials | Mon 16 Sept | 13:00-13:30 | Exchange Green |
| Lab Tour | Mon 16 Sept | 15:00-15:30 | CSM Museum |
| Career Zone Induction | Tue 17 Sep | 09:00-10:00 | Masters Suite 1&2 |
| International Student Session: Introduction to Cornwall and UK Academic Conventions and Expectations | Wed 18 Sept | 10:00- 11:30 | PL Lecture 2 |
*This is a map of Penryn campus and an Accessibility Guide for campus buildings.
Reading list
You’re not expected to complete any preparatory work before you arrive.
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44(0) 1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).
Induction timetable
This schedule may be subject to change – always check your My Timetable online for the latest information or contact the Penryn Hub via info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk.
| Event | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSM PGT Welcome Talk | Mon 16 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Masters Suite 1&2 |
| MSc Minerals Processing Programme Talk | Mon 16 Sept | 10:00-11:00 | Masters Suite 1&2 |
| CSM PGT Welcome Lunch | Mon 16 Sept | 12:00-13:00 | CSM Museum |
| MSc Group Tutorials | Mon 16 Sept | 13:00-13:30 | Exchange Green |
| Lab Tour | Mon 16 Sept | 15:00-15:30 | CSM Museum |
| Career Zone Induction | Tue 17 Sep | 09:00-10:00 | Masters Suite 1&2 |
| International Student Session: Introduction to Cornwall and UK Academic Conventions and Expectations | Wed 18 Sept | 10:00- 11:30 | PL Lecture 2 |
*This is a map of Penryn campus and an Accessibility Guide for campus buildings.
Reading list
You’re not expected to complete any preparatory work before you arrive.
Contact us
If you have any questions, worries or concerns about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Hub: email info.penryn@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44(0) 1326 371800. Hubs are open Monday to Friday (term time) 9.00am to 5.00pm (UK time).