Mechanical 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 15 September

10:00 - Welcome to the School and University - G.034.LT, Stephenson Building

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

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

A session to welcome you to Newcastle University and the School of Engineering with Dr Oana Bretcanu and Dr John Hedley.

11:00 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering - G.034LT, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 to 12:00

Venue: Lecture Theatre G.034LT, Stephenson Building

An introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Taught study and Health & Safety with Dr John Hedley.

14:00 - Careers Session - G.006LT, Stephenson Building

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Venue: G.006 Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Stephenson Building

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

Tuesday 16 September

11:00 - Mechanical Engineering PGT drop-in session - G.034LT, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

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

A drop-in session for Mechanical Engineering postgraduate taught students with Dr John Hedley.

Wednesday 17 September

12:00 - Routes to Support - 2.005.PC1 & 2.006.PC2, Stephenson Building

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

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.

Thursday 18 September

No activities are scheduled.

Friday 19 September