Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy: New undergraduate students studying in Cornwall
Welcome – it's great to know you’ll be joining us as an undergraduate in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences this year. Whether your programme is in the Centre for Geography and Environmental Science, or the Camborne School of Mines, 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to CGES | Mon 16th Sept | 09:00-10:00 | EXCH Lecture Theatre |
| Degree induction | Mon 16th Sept | 12:00-13:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Student Support | Mon 16th Sept | 14:30-15:30 | PL Lecture 3 |
| Meet & Greet | Tue 17th Sept | 10:00-11:00 | EXCH Green |
| Sandcastle Race | Tue 17th Sept | 13:00-16:00 | Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth |
| Pasty Lunch | Wed 18th Sept | 12:00-13:00 | TBC |
| Hello from your Career Zone | Thurs 19th Sept | 09:00-10:00 | EXCH Lecture Theatre |
| International student welcome | Fri 20th Sept | 16:00-17:30 | PL Lecture 4 |
*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 but if you would like to acclimatise yourself to your course, we suggest:
- Kelly Dombroski, Mark Goodwin, Junxi Qian, Andrew Williams, Paul Cloke (2024). Introducing Human Geographies.
- Nicholas Clifford, Sarah Holloway, Stephen P. Rice, and Gill Valentine (2009). Key Concepts in Geography.
- Robert W. Christopherson (various editions). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography.
There is no need to buy any content, subscriptions or books.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to CGES | Mon 16th Sept | 09:00-10:00 | EXCH Lecture Theatre |
| Degree induction | Mon 16th Sept | 12:00-13:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Student Support | Mon 16th Sept | 14:30-15:30 | PL Lecture 3 |
| Meet & Greet | Tue 17th Sept | 10:00-11:00 | EXCH Green |
| Sandcastle Race | Tue 17th Sept | 13:00-16:00 | Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth |
| Pasty Lunch | Wed 18th Sept | 12:00-13:00 | TBC |
| Hello from your Career Zone | Thurs 19th Sept | 09:00-10:00 | EXCH Lecture Theatre |
| International student welcome | Fri 20th Sept | 16:00-17:30 | PL Lecture 4 |
*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 but if you would like to acclimatise yourself to your course, we suggest:
- Robert W. Christopherson (various editions). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography.
- Gaia Vince (2014) Adventures in the Anthropocene: A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made.
- Walter A. Rosenbaum (2022) Environmental Politics and Policy.
There is no need to buy any content, subscriptions or books.
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional: teaching space familiarisation – going into an unknown room where there will be lots of people can be difficult for some people. We’ve booked this as an optional session for anyone who would like to familiarise themselves with the Chapel Lecture Theatre as that is where most of your teaching will happen in the first year. We’ll also go to the teaching lab so that you can see that space. | Mon 16 Sept | 14:30-15:00 | Chapel LT |
| Student and Academic Support: You’ll learn about some of the support available on campus for your studies and more generally. | Tue 17 Sept | 11:00-12:00 | Chapel LT |
| Hello from your Career Zone: Our fantastic Career Zone will introduce you to all the help they can offer. | Weds 18 Sept | 09:00-10:00 | Chapel LT |
| Lab induction: The brilliant lab team will introduce you to our teaching lab and ensure you know how to comply with lab safety. | Weds 18 Sept | 10:30-11:30 and 12:00-13:00 check your timetable to know which session you’re in! | DM Teaching Lab |
| Introduction to studying at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation | Thurs 19 Sept | 11:00-12:00 | Chapel LT |
| Treasure Hunt: We’ll assign you to a group and set you the challenge of completing our treasure hunt on campus, hopefully familiarising yourself with campus and getting to know some of your peers. Return to the Chapel LT at 4pm to find out the winners! | Thurs 19 Sept | From midday | Campus and Chapel LT at 4pm |
| CEC Quiz! Get to know your peers, and some of the societies you might be interested in with a fun quiz and social. | Fri 20 Sept | 14:00-16:00 | Seminar room area in Du Maurier building |
*Directions to specific University buildings can be found on our Campuses and visitors pages.
Reading list
There is no compulsory reading for you to complete before you start your degree with us. What we recommend is for you to read (and watch or listen to!) things around the subject that you’re passionate about. Please do look at the information about this in the online induction.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this, please email Dr Kelly Moyes (CEC Director of Student Experience): k.moyes@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 Undergraduate Welcome Talks | Mon 16 Sept | 11:00-13:00 | Exchange Green |
| Renewable Energy Fieldtrip | Tue 17 Sept | 09:00-17:00 | TBC |
| Renewable Energy Team-building Event | Thu 19 Sept | 10:00-15:00 | REEF |
| 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
Please check your My Timetable for up to date information.
| Event | Date | Time | Location* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Introductory Welcome Talk for BSc Business (includes meet and greet staff) - There will be a Cornish pasty lunch, followed by a campus tour with our Exeter Student Ambassadors. | Monday 16 September | 11:00-13:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Lecture Theatre A |
| Undergraduate Introductory Welcome Talk for BSc Business and Environment (includes meet and greet staff) - There will be a Cornish Cream Tea, followed by a campus tour with our Exeter Student Ambassadors. | Monday 16 September | 13:00-15:00 | Peter Lanyon Seminar Room 9 |
| Undergraduate Student and Academic Support Talk for BSc Business and BSc Business and Environment with Adam Hill and Stephen Hickling. | Tuesday 17 September | 13:00-14:00 | The Old Chapel Lecture Theatre |
|
Undergraduate Hello from the Career Zone for BSc Business and BSc Business and Environment. |
Tuesday 24 September | 17:00-18:00 | Daphne Du Maurier Lecture Theatre A |
*Directions to specific University buildings can be found on our Campuses and visitors pages.
Further information
You can find more information about preparing for starting your studies on our New Students website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to CGES | Mon 16th Sept | 09:00-10:00 | EXCH Lecture Theatre |
| Degree induction | Mon 16th Sept | 12:00-13:00 | EXCH Red |
| Student Support | Mon 16th Sept | 14:30-15:30 | PL Lecture 3 |
| Meet & Greet | Tue 17th Sept | 11:00-12:00 | EXCH Green |
| Sandcastle Race | Tue 17th Sept | 13:00-16:00 | Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth |
| Pasty Lunch | Wed 18th Sept | 12:00-13:00 | TBC |
| Hello from your Career Zone | Thurs 19th Sept | 09:00-10:00 | EXCH Lecture Theatre |
| Fieldtrip | Fri 20th Sept | 09:00-14:00 | Meeting point TBC |
| International student welcome | Fri 20th Sept | 16:00-17:30 | PL Lecture 4 |
*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 but if you would like to acclimatise yourself to your course, we suggest:
- Dorrik Stow (2017) Oceans: A Very Short Introduction.
- Michael J. Kennish (2020) Practical Handbook of Marine Science (various editions but we encourage the fourth edition)
- Hanneke Baretta-Bekker, Egbert Duursma and Bouwe Kuipers (1998) Encyclopedia of Marine Sciences.
There is no need to buy any content, subscriptions or books.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSM Welcome Talk | Tue 17th Sept | 10:00-12:00 | DM Richard Osman lab |
| Lunch | Tue 17th Sept | 12:00-13:00 | DM CSM Museum |
| Meet Your Tutor | Tue 17th Sept | 13:00-14:00 | DM CSM Museum |
| Introduction to Career Zone | Tue 17th Sept | 15:00-16:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Safety Talk | Tue 17th Sept | 16:30-17:00 | DM Richard Osman lab |
| Field trip | Thu 19th Sept | 09:30-16:30 | Tremough Main Bus Stop |
| Introduction to Library Services | Fri 20th Sept | 09:00-10:00 | DM Lecture B |
| Treasure Hunt | Fri 20th Sept | 10:00-12:30 | DM CSM Museum |
*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 / room code |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSM Welcome Talk | Tue 17th Sept | 10:00-12:00 | DM Richard Osman lab |
| Lunch | Tue 17th Sept | 12:00-13:00 | DM CSM Museum |
| Meet Your Tutor | Tue 17th Sept | 13:00-14:00 | DM CSM Museum |
| Introduction to Career Zone | Tue 17th Sept | 15:00-16:00 | PL Lecture 1 |
| Safety Talk | Tue 17th Sept | 16:30-17:00 | DM Richard Osman lab |
| Field trip | Thu 19th Sept | 09:30-16:30 | Tremough Main Bus Stop |
| Introduction to Library Services | Fri 20th Sept | 09:00-10:00 | DM Lecture B |
| Treasure Hunt | Fri 20th Sept | 10:00-12:30 | DM CSM Museum |
*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).