Delaware Study Abroad Programme 25-26

Your Welcome Week programme runs from 11 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.
all sessions are compulsory unless stated otherwise.

Thursday 11 September

10:30 - Welcome to Engineering and Meet your Tutor - 1.014, Stephenson Building

Time: 10:30 to 11:30

Venue: Room 1.014, Stephenson Building

A welcome to the School of Engineering with Dr Colin Davie and a chance to meet our Tutor.

11:30 - Introduction to Maker Space - Maker Space Lab, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:30 to 12:30

Venue: Maker Space Lab, Stephenson Building (rear Ground Floor)

An introduction to the Maker Space lab with Bradley Syron.

Monday 15 September

11:30 - Lab Kit Collection - Seminar Room, Baddiley-Clarke Building

Time: 11:30 to 12:30

Venue: Seminar Room, Baddiley-Clarke Building

Collect your lab kit - YOU MUST BRING YOUR SMARTCARD

Tuesday 16 September

10:00 - City tour with City Guide, Meet at Newcastle Castle, NE1 1RQ

10:00 - 11:30 City Tour with City Guide.

Meet at Newcastle Castle, NE1 1RQ

12:00 - 16:00 Societies and Volunteering Fair

Wednesday 17 September

10:45 - 11:00 World Scholar Briefing Meeting with Nick Walker for NES1409 Barbara Strang Teaching Centre 2.51

10:45 - 11:00 World Scholar Briefing Meeting with Nick Walker for NES1409
Barbara Strang Teaching Centre 2.51

11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to study at University with Academic Skills Team, Barbara Strang Teaching Centre 2.51

11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to study at University with Academic Skills Team,

Barbara Strang Teaching Centre 2.51

12:00 - 16:00 Sports Teams & Clubs Fair, Sports Centre

12:00 - 16:00 Sports Teams & Clubs Fair,

Sports Centre

15:00 - 17:00 1 to 1s with Amy from Delaware (sign up coming later), King's Gate (Training Room 4)

15:00 - 17:00 1 to 1s with Amy from Delaware (sign up coming later),
King's Gate (Training Room 4)

Thursday 18 September

09:00 - Introduction to NES1400 Chemical Lab Skills - G.04.LT1, Bedson Building

Time: 09:00-11:00

Venue: G.04.LT1, Bedson Building (Entrance 3)

This is an introduction to chemical lab skills led by Zuleykha McMillan and Hanno Kossen.

11:00 - 12:00 NES1409 Introductory Meeting (full cohort) Barbara Strang Teaching Centre (BSTC) 2.51

11:00 - 12:00 NES1409 Introductory Meeting (full cohort)
Barbara Strang Teaching Centre (BSTC) 2.51

13:30 - 16:30 1 to 1s with Amy from Delaware (sign up coming later) King's Gate 1.21 (Training Room 4)

13:30 - 16:30 1 to 1s with Amy from Delaware (sign up coming later)
King's Gate 1.21 (Training Room 4)

16:00 - 17:00 Drop In Session with Grace and Dina, King's Gate Level 2 Advice Desk 5

6:00 - 17:00 Drop In Session with Grace and Dina,

King's Gate Level 2 Advice Desk 5

Friday 19 September

09:00 - 10:30 1 to 1s with Amy from Delaware Stephenson Building 1.003

09:00 - 10:30 1 to 1s with Amy from Delaware
Stephenson Building 1.003

11:00 - Optional Session: Induction Fair - 2nd Floor Atrium, Stephenson Building

Time: 11:00 - 14:00

Venue: 2nd Floor Atrium, Stephenson Building

Optional Session – Induction Fair:

Information Stands at the Fair include: the University Careers Service, Start Up, Student Wellbeing Team, the University Library, Maths Aid, Student Societies, the Student Union, Stage 1 Field Trip Information Stand and others.

11:30 - 16:00 1 to 1s with Amy from Delaware Stephenson Building 1.003

11:30 - 16:00 1 to 1s with Amy from Delaware

Stephenson Building 1.003

17:30 - 19:00 Opening Celebration Dinner, Dobson and Parnell, 21 Queen St, NE1 3UG