Geotechnical and Geological Engineering MSc

Your Welcome Week programme starts on 15 September 2025.

You’ll find a list of your Welcome Week 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.
All activities are compulsory unless stated otherwise.

Monday 16 September

11:00 - Routes to Support - 2.005.PC1/2.006.PC2, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Venue: Rooms 2.005.PC1 and 2.006.PC2, 2nd Floor, Stephenson Building

If you need any support during your time at Newcastle University, this session from the Library and Wellbeing team will give you the info you need to know where to go.

13:00 - Careers Service - G.034.LT, Stephenson Building

Time: 13:00 - 14:00

Venue: G.034 Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Stephenson Building

A talk from the Careers Service with Careers Consultant Sara Williams.

15:00 - PGT Welcome Talk - RB Green Lecture Theatre, Dental School

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Venue: RB Green Lecture Theatre, Dental School

A welcome talk for all Postgraduate Taught students.

Tuesday 17 September

09:00 - Civil PGT Welcome Talk - L303, Merz Court

Time: 09:00 - 11:00

Venue: Room L303, Merz Court

A welcome talk for Civil Engineering PGT students with Degree Programme Director Sadegh Nadimi.

11:00 - Programme Overview - Room 1.014, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Venue: Room 1.014, Stephenson Building

An overview of the Geotechnical Engineering programme with Programme Lead Stefano Utili.

14:00 - Tour of Facilities/Lab Induction - Stephenson Atrium

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Venue: Meet in the Stephenson Atrium

Our lab technicians will give you a tour of our facilities, and our Programme Leads will give you an induction into our labs.

Wednesday 18 September

09:00 - Durham Field Trip

Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Venue: TBC

A Geo Walk in Durham with Paul Roberts, David Milledge and Sadegh Nadimi.

Arrangements to be confirmed at the Programme Overview Session.

Thursday 19 September

09:00 - Treasure Hunt - Lecture Theatre G.034, Stephenson Building

Time: 09:00 - 15:00

Venue: Lecture Theatre G.034, Stephenson Building

Treasure Hunt: Civil Engineering in the North East. A fun teambuilding activity, briefing (09:00 - 09:30) and closing (15:00 to 15:30) by Ross Stirling.

15:00 - Civil PGT Students-Staff Social Event - Stephenson Building Atrium

Time: 15:00 - 17:00

Venue: Stephenson Building Atrium

A chance to get to know Civil Engineering staff and your fellow PGT students over nibbles and drinks.

Friday 20 September

09:00 - Getting Ready - Room 2.30 Isaac Cluster, Cassie Building

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Room 2.30 Isaac Cluster, 2nd Floor, Cassie Building

Intro session on Maths and Programming run by Professor Mohamed Rouainia, Dr Sadegh Madimi and Dr David Milledge.

12:00 - Meet your Personal Tutor - Room 1.014, Stephenson Building

Time: 12:00 - 14:00

Venue: Room 1.014, Stephenson Building

Programme leads will allocate your personal tutor. A packed lunch is provided.

14:00 - Research Skills - Room G.006.LT, Stephenson Building

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Venue: Room G.006.LT, Ground Floor, Stephenson Building

Expand your research skills with this session.

Other activities

Career Navigator

Before you arrive in September, we recommend that you take some time to explore the Career Navigator platform.

Both UK and international job markets can be competitive, and more students are seeking part–time work.

By using this resource you’ll learn more about:

what the Careers Service has on offer
how you can gain experience while you study
the different stages of a recruitment process
resources available for international students

Learn more about the Career Navigator