Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability MSc
Programme code(s): 5476F
Your Welcome Week programme runs from 16 to 19 September 2025.
To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities and fun activities.
Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider university.
You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.
Please note that:
- all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information
- your activities may be a mix of in-person and online sessions. If applicable, links to online sessions will be provided in the activity description
- some activities may require sign-up in order to attend. If applicable, sign-up links will be provided in the activity description
- most sessions are compulsory, but some are optional – this will be specified in the activity description
You can also visit our welcome pages – they're filled with lots of useful information for you in the lead up to you joining us.
09:30 – Degree Programme Director (DPD) Welcome – NUBS 1.13
Time: 09:30 to 10:30
Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 1.13
Attendance: Compulsory
Sign-up required: No
Welcome session led by your Degree Programme Director (DPD), Dr Eftychia Palamida, who will welcome you to your programme.
10:00 – Newcastle Challenge – NUBS 1.03
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 1.03
Event for Master's students in the Business School. Work collaboratively to tackle a sustainability challenge – a great opportunity to get to know your peers and become a global systemic thinker.
12:00 – Introduction to Linkedin Learning – Online via Teams
Time: 12:00 to 12:30
Venue: Online via Teams
Business School Director of Digital Education, Dr David Grundy, will introduce you to LinkedIn Learning and explain how you can use this to support your studies. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Once you have completed your registration you will receive an email with details of how you can access LinkedIn Learning.
Meeting ID: 391 418 163 006 0
Passcode: fP6rG2Hh
10:00 – Personal Tutor Meetings – venue TBC
Time: 10:00 to 11:00
Venue: Venue TBC
Come to a group meeting with your allocated Personal Tutor (PT). They will be your own point of contact during your programme for advice and guidance on personal and academic matters. You will be notified of your Personal Tutor and room details by email.
Changes to Personal Tutor sessions may be required due to staff availability.